A Song

"Bless The Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you

[Chorus:]
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

[Chorus]

Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.

I listened to this song at least 5 or 6 times today while in the car. I don't care how sappy or corny anyone thinks it is. I've always liked this song, but now it really means something to me. During the lowest points of my marriage, I used to dream about leaving....about finding someone that loved me and supported me and would be there for me no matter what. But I didn't really think there was anyone like that out there for me. I didn't think I would ever even get the courage to leave even though for a long time before I actually did leave I knew my marriage was "dead" and would never be even close to what I dreamed of. I still sometimes am in awe that I did leave and had the courage to do it. And I'm even more in awe at the love I've found and just how the timing of everything worked out. I may have endured a lot of hard times during my marriage, but it's made me realize what I really wanted out of a relationship (and also some things I need to improve on) and I have all that and even more with Joe and it makes all the hard times worth it (although it really would be nice to have that time back to spend with him) Like I said, I don't care how sappy that sounds, it's true ;-).