Wednesday 24 October 2012

My Rock

A while back I posted a list of top 20 Dd songs for a bit of fun.  I realise I have overlooked a song that describes in many ways how I feel about my husband Rick.

Yes, this is a gushy post about my amazing husband - I hope you'll bear with me :)

I have always had issues with self confidence and low self image and am prone to making self-depreciating comments.  Rick is my biggest fan and has always has complete faith in my abilities (far more than I do!)

Since beginning this lifestyle, Rick has become far more attuned to my needs, my moods, when I'm stressed, worried etc. He assures me every single day of his love for me with his wonderful sweet words and actions.  He also recognises when I am lacking in confidence and need encouragement.  The self depreciating comments are slowly diminishing as Rick no longer tolerates them.  I know that he has my back and that he is there to lean on when I need it.

All these things were present before Dd to some degree, but their presence is so much stronger now.  He is simply my rock.  He gives me strength and encourages me fully with any endeavour I undertake and makes me feel that I am capable.

I am under 5 foot tall, but Rick makes me feel like I am 10 feet tall.  With his help and encouragement I am slowly gaining in self confidence, but it is still a work in prgress.

I am thankful to my husband for leading us on this incredible ttwd journey.  It isn't easy.  I struggle with keeping to the rules all the time (such as bedtimes and texting) and submission sometimes takes a hike, but I really wouldn't have it any other way.

The song is You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban.  I am sure you probably know it, but if not take a look.  I think he has an absolutely amazing voice, I hope you enjoy:)


"You Raise Me Up"


When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.






21 comments:

  1. I love when fellow bloggers gush about their hubbies. How very opposite of most of the rest of the world, where I can barely go into a coffee shop without listening to conversations where women are bashing their men. I know...everyone needs to vent, but blogland is such a breath of fresh air.

    I'm glad that Rick is helping you feel taller, more fully you. What a neat gift!

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    1. Thank you Susie :)

      I agree, blogland certainly is a breath of fresh air.

      Rick does make me feel 'taller'. He gives me great confidence and strength and this has only increased since Dd.

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  2. Roz, very nice post. This song is a great song. I can hardly hear it without tearing up. It is beautiful in both words and songs. Have a great day.

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    1. Thank you SNP. the song is beautiful isn't it. I have the same reaction.

      I saw your reply to the comment I left on your last post. We did have similar themes in our posts. Great minds eh Lol.

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  3. Awww, Roz - you made me tear up first thing in the morning! And this is usually when I am my crustiest! LOL
    Honestly, that is a beautiful tribute to your man, who obviously has the love and devotion of his woman, and it sounds like he is worthy of it.
    What made me start leaking was the part about your height, and how Rick makes you reach things that were previously beyond your reach - that is an incredible observation of your love for your man.
    My son is 6'4" and his fiancé is 4'11". It was startling when I first saw them together because of the height difference. I now know that it is perfect, and can't imagine anything different.
    Beautiful song, beautiful post :)
    hugs
    liliie

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    1. Hi Lillie, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I can't imagine you ever being crusty! Lol

      You blew me away with your comment "Rick makes you reach things that were previously beyond your reach". That's exactly what I was trying to convey - you said it better than me Lol

      Hugs!

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  4. Aw, I always like reading gushy amazing husband posts! Sounds like you have a really wonderful man in your corner, Roz:)

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    1. Thanks Tess :)

      I do have a wonderful man. He is so supportive and gives me such strength and confidence, and that has only grown since starting ttwd :)

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  5. LOVE this :D I can just feel your love for him through this post. He sounds like quite a guy! I agree with Susie, I love hearing about happy couples....unfortunately this is not the norm in our world today. So happy for you!

    ~Lucy

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    1. Thank you Lucy, this made me smile. Yep, I think I think I'll keep him :)

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  6. I love that song! (and Josh Groban's voice) I'm so happy for you that this is a song that makes you think of your husband. That's awesome! :)

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    1. Thank you Grace :)

      Josh Groban has an amazing voice doesn't he? That song really does make me think of Rick. He really does give me such strength and the confidence that I can achieve what I set out to achieve.

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  7. Beautiful song! Beautiful post!
    Happy for you!
    Emma

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    1. Thanks so much Emma. It is such a beautiful song :)

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  8. Hey, Roz! Nothing gushy about true love, flavored with honest appreciation and respect. You expressed this beautifully.

    Irishey

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  9. That is beautiful Roz!

    Incidently, I had no idea that there were so many 'short' people in the Dd community! I love it! at 5' (almost )2" I don't feel out of place! I'm practically a giant! LOL

    It is so wonderful when one's husband sees us for us, and not through our eyes. We are after all our own worst critics.

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    1. Hi Wilma, thanks so much :)

      Lol, you crack me up. You are a giant compared to me! I love your last paragraph and you are so right. We are our own worst critics.

      Hugs!

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  10. I love this, too. I remember an amazing version sung by Connie Talbot, I think? Not sure if that is the correct name, but a child singer.

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    1. Hi Ana, Oh, not familiar with that version, I'll have to look it up. There are a number of covers of the song though.

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  11. very nice post about your husband and his love and support for you...love that song :-)

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