Fred

We caught each other's eyes in a crowded public place

Didn't know right then we'd find twenty-eight years of grace

You've always been my teacher, so patient and so wise

I see a beautiful, honest soul when I look into your eyes

You're my shelter, my protector, when the weather turns cold

The most sincere and loving heart that I could ever hold

Oh, Fred, when you smile, you light up the room

Your humor just chases away all the gloom

I'm thankful for health, for our family and friends

And this beautiful journey that just never ends

I love and respect all you do for me

I'll love you forever, as true as can be

From cruising the oceans to the shores of Italy

Through Spain, France, and Greece, making sweet memories

We've watched the bright fireworks light up the sky

And shared the warm Christmases as the years hurried by

Singing with CeCe, Amy Grant, and k.d. lang

Playing games at the table where the laughter just rang

Oh, Fred, when you smile, you light up the room

Your humor just chases away all the gloom

I'm thankful for health, for our family and friends

And this beautiful journey that just never ends

I love and respect all you do for me

I'll love you forever, as true as can be

Your sweet encouragement lifts me when I am weak

There is so much comfort in the gentle words you speak

And I have to give thanks for the way you love us three

Pouring out your big heart to Hunter, Haley, and me

Oh, Fred, when you smile, you light up the room

Your humor just chases away all the gloom

I'm thankful for health, for our family and friends

And this beautiful journey that just never ends

I love and respect all you do for me

I will love you forever, for eternity