The Gift Was Mine #stillfallingcountry #lovesong

This song means more to me than I can put into words. Just before our second date, I found out my wife’s birthday had passed only a few days earlier. I had already learned that she loved sunflowers, so I found a necklace with a sunflower charm. Engraved on it were the words, “You Are My Sunshine.” I gave it to her, and she put it on right away. At the time, I thought I was giving her a little birthday gift. I had no idea how true those words would become. Looking back now, I realize I had it all backwards. I gave her a necklace, but that day, I was the one who received the gift. I was given her heart. I was given the woman who would become my best friend, my home, and the brightest part of every day. That little necklace said something I couldn’t see yet. “You Are My Sunshine.” And today, those words mean more than ever. This song tells that story — the story of a simple gift, a moment I’ll never forget, and the woman who became far more than I ever knew to ask for. Happy birthday, my sunshine. I love you with all my heart. The gift was mine.