That Little Red Plaid Coat

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Two kids at a country convention, Ten and twelve, we barely knew The road that God was laying down, Years would pass in a small home town. But heaven had a slower plan, A shy girl and an outgoing man. [Chorus] Through the thick and thin we stayed, With faith the ground on which we're made. Every storm and every mile, You held my hand and made me smile. Thank the Lord for all He's done — Thirty-six years, and we are one. [Verse 2] A church convention, autumn air, That little red plaid coat I'd wear — You said you loved it from the start, And somewhere there you won my heart. Ten short months, you asked me to marry you, January vows, the love we felt. [Chorus] Through the thick and thin we stayed, With faith the ground on which we're made. Every storm and every mile, You held my hand and made me smile. Thank the Lord for all He's done — Thirty-six years, and we are one. [Bridge] Three sweet children, God's own grace, A boy, a girl, a boy to raise. When life was hard we didn't break — His love the center, for our sake. [Verse 3] Happy birthday, Dean, my dear, For all the gifts you've given here. You've taken care of me so long, My gentle, steady, faithful song. So let us grow old, hand in hand, Two hearts the Lord alone had planned. [Chorus] Through the thick and thin we stayed, With faith the ground on which we're made. Every storm and every mile, You held my hand and made me smile. Thank the Lord for all He's done — Dean, my love, we're truly one. [Outro] From country church meeting to golden years, God brought us through the joy and tears. Happy birthday, love of mine — Forever yours, by grand design.