Date Night

This past Christmas Rich bought us tickets to go see Jim Brickman in concert. We have always enjoyed his music particularly because one of his songs is 'our song' and has special meaning. When Rich and I were dating the song "Valentine" became quite popular and we fell in love with it. On our first dating anniversary Rich had a display of hershey kisses in the shape of a heart on my desk & in the middle was a gift bag with Jim Brickman's CD. Jim's music has such a romantic & soothing feel to it. The way that he plays the piano is just mesmerizing.

Well, Feb 17 finally came and it was time to head out for dinner & then the concert. The ambiance of the concert was very romantic and you felt like you were the only two in the room. Many times I just closed my eyes & took in the sounds of that solo grand piano and the notes being manipulated. Ahhh to have that talent to just sit down and write from the heart and then perform it into a masterpiece. It definetly peaked my desire to learn piano.

As the concert came to a close Jim and his 2 vocalist performed a medley of his top love songs. They ended with 'Valentine' and I just couldn't hold back the tears. Sitting there listening to this beautiful performance holding the hand of the one I love the most in the world was overwhelming. We could both feel the emotion and couldn't help but think back to our wedding day and all the memories we have created since the first time we heard that song.

The day before the concert I was rummaging through the garage and found the box that contained all of our letters and memorabilia from the dating days. As I read through most of the cards and letters we wrote I laughed & cried reflecting on those memories and how far we've come since then. What a treasure to have those memories and records of most of the experiences we shared. It's so easy to forget those early days as we go through the life & get caught up in the everday routines.

I love Rich Black with all my heart and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him....I thank God everyday for allowing me to share this life with my soul mate and love of my life....

Valentine

If there were no words

No way to speak

I would still hear you

If there were no tears

No way to feel inside I'd still feel for you

And even if the sun refuse to shine

Even if romance ran out of rhyme

You would still have my heart Until the end of time

You're all i need

My love, my valentine

All of my life

I have been waiting for

All you give to me

You've opened my eyes

And showed me how to love unselfishly

I've dreamed of this a thousand times before

In my dreams i couldnt love you more

I will give you my heart

Until the end of time

You're all i need

My love, my valentine