…on the way to the house, he put his free arm around my shoulder, and asked, “Did you kiss Annie when you give her the ribbon?”“No, sir,” I said. Then, after a few steps, I added, “But I wanted to.” Uncle Levi’s fingers tightened just a trifle on my shoulder, and when we were near the kitchen door, he sort of mumbled, “Don’t hurry, boy. Wanted kisses is sometimes sweeter than had ones.” -from The Fields of Home by Ralph MoodyOh, the longer the waiting,
the sweeter the kissIt’s better my darling, I promise you thisThe next time I hold you, I’m not letting goWill you wait for me darling, I need to know -”The Longer the Waiting,” Lyrics by Pat McLaughlin and Roger Cookfrom Josh Turner’s latest album, “Everything is Fine”
photo of John and Ashleigh on John’s homecoming from Iraq
by Bethany Tiss Photography
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I love this picture!! And I love that song, too!
Congratulations Ashleigh, I’m so happy for you to have John home again!!
Very true and a sweet way to put it!
Wow, I so loved this! The picture is amazing and “The Longer The Waiting” is one of my favorite songs!
That photo and the quote and lyrics add up to one of the sweetest posts I’ve ever read!!!
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This post brought tears to my eyes…why? Because my dear brother is in Iraq right now…engaged too. Yes, oh yes…I could (in a different way) relate…
Ashleigh… I am so excited for you!
This post made me cry! Thanks!