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Really, TAPS? That's good to know! What a great song, isn't it? We were actually very surprised that the DJ thought it really wasn't "appropriate" as a wedding song. But of course, since it was OUR wedding, we really didn't care what others thought of our musical selections! That was one of the points of my blog . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on July 22, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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What a great song for a wedding, or an anniversary, or for a private rendezvous.
Listening to it now. 
posted by
TAPS.
on July 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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Thanks so much, C C T. Yeah, I think we got our relationship, and marriage, off to a wonderful start, and it's been humming along beautifully ever since. We've been together now for over 11 years, and it's the longest relationship of both of our lives. It's a shame sometimes that a relationship like ours does seem to be a rarity these days. . . 
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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Was that "your" song, lustor, an amazing coincidence, or something apocalyptic? Well, for the most part, we did want to do many of the traditional things associated with weddings and receptions, but with complete control of the music! And like I wrote, I think it worked out pretty well . . . 
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM
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We absolutely are, Naut. Sometimes we would actually get involved in various conversations about past relationships ( she knows all of mine, I know all of hers . . . no secrets ). In fact, I was actually engaged once before, but we broke it off ten years before I met my wife. Looking back, that would have been the biggest mistake of my life! Yes, we are very lucky indeed . . .
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:44 AM
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It sure is, Utah. I guess I can say I'm pretty much in the same boat. Eleven wonderful years together, and I don't recall 11 arguments either! In fact, I don't think I remember three! Not only is love wonderful, it's a many splendored thing, remember?
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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It is that, Kabu. It really was amazing how everything fell into place for us! And if you ever get the chance to hear that song and really listen to the words, you'll understand a little more why it was so special and so apropos for us . . .
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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Please do, Dr JPT. It's an absolutely wonderful song. One of the ironies was that the DJ we had hired, upon seeing that song as "our" song, actually thought it was a bit unusual for a wedding song. Well, you listen to it and you tell me . . .
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:34 AM
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That's how I feel most of the time, Saif. Yes, there are some things we simply don't have any control over. But there are plenty of things that we do, and I would rather engage in the final decisions myself than leave it up to almost anyone else . . .
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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Thanks, mariss. Yes, that's true . . . people have more control over certain aspects of their lives than they think. It's nice to get feedback, input and advice from others, but in the end, people should stand up and take charge of certain things, especially personal things. There was no way we were about to let anyone else choose such a special song for us. Fortunately we didn't have to . . .
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JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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I suppose it really was, FSI. I guess it's kind of like when people go to a shelter to adopt a puppy or a kitten. You kinda just sit there and see which one comes to you. Then you know for sure . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on July 21, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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Nice memories Jimmy, Seems not many around like this, may you have all that love for always.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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now I know why my marriage didnt last we didnt have a wedding and a song, actually when we were driving to vegas to tie the knot the song going to the chapel to get married came on so I guess that was our song
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Lanetay
on July 20, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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Jimmy
It's romantic to have 'your' song 'find' you and become special for you! And you're two lucky people to have found one another...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 20, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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You are a lucky man, as am I, 29 years of bliss together and not 29 arguments to remember...Love is wonderful.
posted by
UtahJay
on July 19, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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It worked out very well and it is always refreshing to read about oyur love affair with your beautiful wife.
posted by
Kabu
on July 19, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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That is so romantic. Few have that from the beginning that can and will last a lifetime. You started out on the same page. Beautiful. I have heard of the artist but not the song. I will look it up On iTunes.
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Dr_JPT
on July 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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We need to step up most of the times.. we shouldn't rely on fate .. We are the masters of our fates..
posted by
Saif_AlKindi
on July 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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Outstanding approach and experience. You are very fortunate. Taking more initiative is the direction I want to go in general lately; a good thought in general. 
posted by
mariss9
on July 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM
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That is cool how yours and your wife's song came to be...It is more organic that way to have the song find you both.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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