I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They’re really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They’ll learn much more than I’ll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
Ten years ago today, I was getting married. I still have to pinch myself sometimes. It truly has been a wonderful world with my husband by my side. For all of you who don’t know the story, here goes…
Almost 30 years ago, my mom had twins, however, the second one was a surprise. They were only expecting one baby, and after my sister was born, I followed 23 minutes later. A friend from church came to the hospital to see the babies, and she happened to have two boys. They jokingly matched up the boys with the girls. Little did they know that almost 20 years later, one of those little jokes would become a reality.
Brandon is 5 years older than me, so we never really hung out together growing up, except for the times when my mom would practice music with his dad, and we’d tag along. He was always the cute one, everyone had eyes on him, and he was the catch at our church. He played his trumpet at church, and was very athletic as well. When I was in eighth grade, I was running for freshman class president, and Brandon was currently his high school’s ASB president. So, it was suggested by my mom that I ask Brandon for help with my speech. I’ll never forget it! I was sitting in the church, and Brandon came and sat down next to me, put his arm around me and got right to talking about making a speech. I don’t think I heard a thing. At that moment I was bitten!
He was off to college, not too far fortunately. He ventured off to Long Beach State on a golf scholarship. I was then in the youth group at church, and we were both in a group of friends that always hung out together. So, we’d always go to movies, hang out on weekends, and every once in awhile, he’d end up with a date or a girlfriend who tagged along. SIGH I never dated during high school for several reasons. 1. Who had the time? I was busy with every thing from choir, to cheerleading, to drama, and ASB. 2. Am I really going to marry someone that I have a fling with in 9th grade? 3. I knew I wanted Brandon, and that was that.
In the spring of my senior year of high school, Brandon asked me to go with him to a hockey game. It was the Mighty Ducks vs. the Detroit Red Wings. He was originally supposed to take a little boy from the church, but he ended up being grounded and was not allowed to go. So, I told him it didn’t count as a first date, because I was second choice. 
He called later that week and asked me out to a movie to rectify the whole first date confusion. We saw Circle of Friends, which starred my other boyfriend, Chris O’Donnell. 
Slowly, our relationship developed. The next year he proposed, and after what felt like the longest engagement ever, (10 months), we were married.
I couldn’t be happier. When you truly grow up with the person that you end up marrying, (especially seeing him dating other girls), it’s hard to believe that he actually picked me. And I’m so happy he did! He is an amazing man. He loves me, encourages me, supports me, and appreciates me. Brandon, I love you so much! Thanks for picking me.
Me And You
Ordinary no, really don’t think so
Not a love this true
Common destiny
We were meant to be
Me and you
Like a perfect scene from a movie screen
Where every dream comes true
Suited perfectly for eternity
Me and you
Every day, I need you even more
At the nighttime too
There’s no way
I could ever let you go
Even if I wanted to
Every day I live
I try my best to give
All I have to you
I thank the stars above
That we share this love Me and you
Every day, I need you even more
At the nighttime too
There’s no way
I could ever let you go
Even if I wanted to
Ordinary no, I really don’t think so
Just a precious few
Ever make it last
Get as lucky as
Me and you
Me and you
