Thirteen Years and Counting

Verse

It started with a click and a leap of faith

I saw a man who raised five girls and thought, "He’s gotta be okay"

We took it slow, I had my boy to shield from the unknown

But you knew from that very first night you’d never be alone

You were the first to say those three big words, heart out on your sleeve

A romantic soul with a giant love that I could scarce believe.

Verse

Half the day in telecom, the rest is grease and chrome

Rebuilding those antique cars right here at our new home

"Semi-retired," you say with a grin, happy as can be

Spending your afternoons on a classic for all the world to see

Every morning starts with breakfast and a lunch packed up for me

And a kiss before I walk out the door, just as sweet as it can be.

Chorus

Ten years of "I do," thirteen since it all began

I’m thanking God every single day He blessed me with this man

You’re the heart inside our brand new house, the answer to our dreams

A blessing to my son and every girl, or so it surely seems

Yeah, Troy, you’re the rock we’re leaning on, steady, true, and brave

And I’ll forgive that messy garage for all the love you gave.

Bridge

Now, everybody knows I’ve got a side that’s a little sassy and wild

But you’re the one who calms the storm and makes me feel like a child

Except that one time you kept pushing, just to see what I would do

And you ended up with a bedroom door flying right at you!

Verse

You’ve got a gift for giving, you’d do anything for a friend

With a heart so big it’s hard to see where all that kindness ends

Because of you, I see my son more, you made our world expand

Building up our future with your own two calloused hands

You said you knew right from the start we were meant to be

And thirteen years later, honey, you’re still the world to me.

Chorus

Ten years of "I do," thirteen since it all began

I’m thanking God every single day He blessed me with this man

You’re the heart inside our brand new house, the answer to our dreams

A blessing to my son and every girl, or so it surely seems

Yeah, Troy, you’re the rock we’re leaning on, steady, true, and brave

And I’ll forgive that messy garage for all the love you gave.

Outro

Thirteen years and counting, and I’d do it all again

My husband, my provider, and my very best friend

Yeah, keep your messy garage, Troy...

Just watch out for the doors!

I love you.