The Shovel and the Grace
anniversary · 4:18 · June 30, 2026
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Lyrics
[Verse 1] Island breeze and a soldier's smile, Hawaii skies stretched mile to mile. A local girl with stars in her eyes, Found her forever in a stranger's "hi." Forty-two years since that day, And by God's grace, we found our way. [Chorus] Through every storm, through every test, Faith held us close, gave us our best. Hand in hand, we've come this far, Building heaven right where we are. A love that bends but never breaks, Stronger still for each heartache. [Verse 2] Seattle rain on a growing home, Two little ones, then a son we'd known. Six grandkids running through the years, Echoes of laughter, sweet souvenirs. We joke about the shovel now, Somehow grace just showed us how. [Chorus] Through every storm, through every test, Faith held us close, gave us our best. Hand in hand, we've come this far, Building heaven right where we are. A love that bends but never breaks, Stronger still for each heartache. [Bridge] Oh Vernel, my best friend, My strength, my song, my "'til the end." New beginnings, Texas sun, The best is still yet to come. [Verse 3] Cruise ship lights and karaoke nights, Waller stars and slow-dance lights. Vernel, we made it, you and me, Forty-two years of company. Growing old just feels like home, Wherever you are, I'm never alone. [Chorus] Through every storm, through every test, Faith held us close, gave us our best. Hand in hand, we've come this far, Building heaven right where we are. A love that bends but never breaks, Stronger still for each heartache. [Outro] Vernel, my love, my steady ground, In you, forever's what I found.
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