I take my mom’s hand and walk to the center of the dance floor and pull her close to me. The two of us begin to dance to “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw.

“I couldn’t have picked a more perfect song,” my mom says with unshed tears in her eyes.

“I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect mother. Thank you for always being there. For raising me to be the man I am today. For showing me what love is.”

Tears begin to cascade down my mother’s cheeks. Her hand cups my cheeks as she repeats the words to the song. “Always stay humble and kind.”

The song’s opening line. “You know there's a light that glows by the front door. Don't forget the key's under the mat.”

The words to the song hit home. The fact that you know you can always come home, that is a blessing that some people don’t have. Remember where you’re from no matter what happens in this life.

“Camryn is my home,” I whisper to my mom.

My mom lifts her hand to my cheek. “I know she is. Your family, including Camryn, will always be your home and light you can turn to in dark times.”

I lean my cheek into my mom’s palm. “Camryn has always been your light, your home.”

We continue to dance, I hold my mom close. She lays her head on my chest as we sway to the music, holding each other tightly.

When the song ends, we separate and she smiles up at me. “I love you, Jamie. You make me proud. You are my best accomplishment in life.”

Leaning down, I kiss her forehead. “I love you too, Ma.”

I extend my elbow out to my mom and usher her back to her seat. I walk over to where the band is set up and take the microphone in my hand.

“Can I have your attention, please?”

Camryn turns around from talking with her parents and watches me, unsure what’s going on because this is something she didn’t know about.

“Camryn planned our entire wedding. When you look around, and take in the ambiance of how stunning this room is, this is Camryn’s vision. She never complained of how stressful planning all this was. I took a step back and agreed with everything she wanted to ensure today would be perfect, and I couldn’t have made it better if I did all this myself.”

My eyes meet Camryn’s as she stands there in shock with her hand over her heart. She mouths ‘thank you,’ and lifts her fingers to her lips.

“I have a little surprise for you. Can you come sit here?” I point to the chair that Christian places in the middle of the dance floor. He walks over to where Camryn is standing, taking her hand in his, and guides her to the chair.

“This is for you. I love you, you are my everything.”

* * *

The guys from my band climb to the stage behind me and take their places. The stage is completely black with the exception of a light that shines on me and another light shining on my beautiful bride. As Camryn sits there, she looks like an angel with the way the lights embrace her. She is my angel. Sent from God, specifically for me. Camryn sits completely still on the chair, her eyes locked on me.

Parker starts with a few simple chords on his guitar. His fingers strum the guitar strings effortlessly.

I nod my head to the beat and the lyrics of the song leave my lips slowly. This song conveys everything I feel for Camryn. I’ve been working on this song for weeks. It’s called Born to Love You…it is the perfect way to describe what Camryn means to me.

My gaze is steady, never looking away from her as I sing the lyrics that speak volumes.