Anchor of My Soul

Valentine's Day

This poignant Valentine’s Day tribute celebrates a thirty-year journey of love, resilience, and spiritual connection. The song was inspired by the unique evolution of a marriage—tracing the path from a chance meeting in a college cafeteria to the deep, unshakable bond of a seasoned partnership.

It captures the beauty of growing together through life’s “mountains and valleys,” honoring the specific, lived-in memories—like a motorcycle dream and shared laughter over an iguana—that make a marriage unique. Ultimately, “Anchor of My Soul” serves as a testament to a love that doesn’t just endure time, but is refined and strengthened by it.

Lyrics

Jody, God gave me an anchor for my soul thirty-five years ago. You’re more of the woman today than even the girl I married.

[Verse 1]
Second floor, the camera rolling on my own
You wandered in, a seed of grace was sown
Graham crackers, milk, a smile that felt like home
My guarded girl, no longer on her own
You didn’t know it, simply standing there
You’d be the answer to my every prayer

[Chorus 1]
Anchor of my soul, you hold me still
Through every valley and every hill
Prestin, Pierce, and Peytyn — look what we’ve built
A blessed life, a cup that’s over-filled
Anchor of my soul, we’re standing strong
Different souls, but we both belong
Thirty years of grace keep carrying on
You’re the anchor of my soul

[Verse 2]
Spent your ring on a motorcycle dream
You went quiet, closed the door to vent the steam
But you came back and asked to ride — you chose the team
That’s why I love you more than it would seem
An iguana lounging in our living room
You just smiled and chased away the gloom

[Verse 3]
You called me Minter, I called you mine
A love and legacy by God’s design
Now Prestin, Pierce, and Peytyn carry on
That mentoring spirit, bright as any dawn
Side by side, the way it’s always been
My wife, my life, my very closest friend

[Chorus 2]
Anchor of my soul, you hold me still
Through every valley and every hill
Prestin, Pierce, and Peytyn — look what we’ve built
A blessed life, a cup that’s over-filled
Anchor of my soul, we’re standing strong
Different pieces, where we both belong
Thirty years of grace keep carrying on
You’re the anchor of my soul

[Bridge]
The day my brother died, the world went still
You held me when I lost the strength of will
That loss drew us closer to each other
And closer to the grace of God our Father
(Music begins to build)
Through the shadows, you were always there
The steady hand, the constant breath of air

[Final Verse]
And on this special Valentine’s Day
I see the Disney dad you let me stay
Your teacher’s heart made room for all my dreams
Stronger than the world and all its schemes
Mint chocolate chip and lighthouses by the sea
Those blue eyes still anchor all of me

[Final Chorus]
Anchor of my soul, you hold me still
Through every valley and every hill
Prestin, Pierce, and Peytyn — look what we’ve built
A blessed life, a cup that’s over-filled
Anchor of my soul, we’re standing strong
Different pieces, where we both belong
Thirty years of grace keep carrying on
You’re the anchor…

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jody. I love you.