We met in the shade of a tall mountain peak
We hiked all the trails and fished all the streams
When she whispered, “I do,” it was a victory for me
When we talk ‘till the wee hours, it just makes me see
CHORUS:
The best treasures on earth are the ones that you love
They’re the gold in your pocket; they’re the gifts from above
You can ride through the storm on the wings of a dove
When you pause to remember the ones
That you love
My son has a love for all living things
The beasts of the field and the bird on the wing
He watches the world from on top of a tree
When he calls me his best friend, it just makes me see
CHORUS
My daughter was born on a morning in June
She rode on my shoulders and I played her a tune
Her eyes shine like diamonds when we play make believe
When she acts like her mama it just makes me see
CHORUS
I thank God in heaven for the ones that I love
This marriage and fatherhood fit like a glove
You can ride through the stars on the wings of a dove
When you pause to remember the ones
That you love
Written by Joel Thompson