Title: Wanessa, My Destiny
Written for our 11-Year Wedding Anniversary
[Intro]
Saw her that night in a brown dress glow
Didn’t know then what my heart would know
God had a plan, it just took some time
’Cause real love waits for the perfect line
[Verse 1]
It was Halloween, music loud and clear
My house full of people, laughter and cheer
She walked in — that brown dress, that smile
Didn’t say a word, just watched for a while
She talked with her sister, I kept my space
But her eyes, man, I can’t erase
Didn’t know it then, but deep in my chest
Was a pull I couldn’t quiet or rest
[Pre-Chorus]
A few months later, fate drew the card
Paintball masks and laughter, hitting hard
She came along with her sister that day
Out at the field, I finally found a way
To talk to her — and Lord, I swear
My whole world changed right then and there
Glad I had the nerve to take that chance
And invite her out to Bar do Juarez after the match
I saved her a seat, left it open and clear
And sure enough, the plan worked that year
When she said goodbye, that kiss she gave
Told me right then — this heart’s not safe
[Chorus]
Wanessa, girl, you stole my breath
From that first kiss, I ain’t been the same since then
Right then I knew I’d make you my wife
Didn’t need a map, you’re my whole life
In Chicago, I dropped down to one knee
And in Brazil, you said yes to me
Now it’s Benjamin, Ava, and Sedona too
Our little world, my dream come true
[Verse 2]
We packed up life more than a time or two
Chasing orders, chasing what Marines do
From Quantico nights to the California shore
Then island skies we both adore
Each move we made, you never ran
You just held tight to your Marine man
You left your home, your world behind
Just you and Brida, love so blind
You followed me through thick and thin
And that’s where my forever begins
[Bridge]
From city lights to mountain trails
Through jet-plane rides and wedding veils
Every chapter, every song we’ve known
You’ve been my heart, my home, my own
[Extended Bridge / Travel Verse]
We’ve wandered far, just hand in hand
Crossed through bases across this land
Virginia, Cali, Hawaii too
Every chapter, you pulled us through
You never wavered, never bent
Through every storm, you were heaven-sent
I love this life, I love this view
But most of all, I love that it’s you
[Anniversary Chorus – Build / Repeat]
Wanessa, girl, you’re my sweetest song
Been right beside me all along
From that fateful night to a wedding vow
Eleven years strong, and look at us now
You’re my love, my life, my forever friend
If I could start over, I’d do it again
One strong boy and two princesses’ gleam
Wanessa, my heart, you’re my every dream
[Outro]
Forty more years, I’d still say yes
With every mile, I feel more blessed
From that paintball day to this crazy life
I thank the Lord I get to call you my wife
