NorCalUrban

No, not Sargent Pepper, but 20 years ago today Melissa and I were married!  It was a long time ago. We were young, idealistic and in love. Looking back, I wouldn't change that decision for the world! However, looking at the picture maybe I should have cut out a cheeseburger or two;)  I've been reflecting on this great milestone and how we got here. As ususal, music connects with me and my feelings. There are two songs that put my feelings into words.  Fred Hammond's "Lord Your Grace" and Dylan's "Covenant Woman".   (No video for Dylan, bummer.) In many ways it's only due to the grace of God and our commitment (and in many way's Melissa's patience) that we're still together. I give all honor to my Lord and Savior.  Melissa, I love you. Let's go for 20 more!  Covenant Woman - Bob Dylan Covenant woman got a contract with the Lord Way up yonder, great will be her reward. Covenant woman, shining like a morning star, I know I can trust...

Listened to this song from Fred Hammond this morning... Lord Your grace Covering me like a soft summer shower Raining down on me Goodness and mercy Loving me daily Forgiving me freely Poor and afraid left out lost and alone Til Your tender love came and made me your own How could I make it and where would I be Without Your grace, (undeserved favor) grace, grace Where sin abounds grace abounds so much more Covering me from the sun to the floor And if I forget then the spirit of grace cries out Peace (And I remember) Sweet peace I am no longer a prisioner of shame for the truth is I know that I am complete in Your grace As I look back over all the years that I made it through I can't imagine where I'd be now if it wasn't for You Why Your favor rests upon me I could never explain But I'm so glad that I cansay Your grace in my life lasts forever Your goodness and mercy and grace lasts forever Your grace in my life lasts forever And I'm so glad that I can say Can I get a...

The Raconteurs, Broken Boy Soldier (Can Jack White save rock and roll?) Neko Case, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood (Reincarnated Patsy Cline in Alt-Country clothes) Fred Hammond, Something Bout Love (Freshest gospel voice sine Andre Crouch) Bobby Bare Jr., The Longest Meow (Does his daddy proud.)