A Man of His Word

"What are words if you don't mean them when you say them?"

Has that thought ever crossed your mind?

Have you ever been disappointed by someone who didn't keep his word? Been hurt by someone who never really meant it when he said all those sweet things? Questioned the sincerity of someone who was not keeping his promise?

I am not sure if it is a girl thing, but somehow when a person does what he says, that means a lot to me. Perhaps it is because we see so little of that nowadays. Perhaps it is that I am in an environment where verbal promises can be easily made but less often kept, and it heightens my sensitivity to such "trifling things." Talk is cheap, they say.

Whichever way it goes, my rules have not changed - If you want my respect, stay true to your word.

And Chris Medina is one person who has seriously impressed me.

When I first heard his heartbreaking love story, I literally went, "Wow." This young American Idol contestant is currently nursing his fiancée back to health. She suffered brain damage from a tragic car accident two months prior to their wedding date, derailing their happy plans. Yet six months later, he is still there beside her, saying, "What kind of guy would I be if I were to leave when she needs me most?"

Boy, that's the kind of guy I want.

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see
How every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

And I know an angel was sent just for me
And I know I'm meant to be where I am
And I'm gonna be
Standing right beside her tonight
And I'm gonna be by your side
I would never leave when she needs me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
And I'm gonna be here forever more
Every single promise I keep
Cuz what kind of guy would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

I'm forever keeping my angel close

**She just watched an electrifying game between Liverpool & Man U... 3-1, YNWA!**