Come Lie Down

In one of my songs, "Come Lie Down," I sing:
Come lie down
next to me
It's warm here
next to me
I'll erase all
the cares
that weigh you
down
I'll soothe you
soothe you

Well, Rueben could have easily sung those lyrics to me instead of the other way around. Tonight, I was weighed down by the world. I became overwhelmed while I was studying. I was so overwhelmed that all I could do was turn out the lights and climb into bed. And it was too early for that, that's for sure. It was only about 7 p.m!

I mustered up the strength, thank God, to take my BlackBerry to bed with me and let my husband know that I was depressed and overwhelmed and I needed him. He came to me. When he came in the room, I didn't want or need to talk. I didn't want or need to listen. I asked him to just be with me. All I needed was for him to lie down next to me and softly stroke my back again and again for about an hour. No words. Just a gentle touch. Finally, his touch transformed my mood and I was able to get up and write this blog. When I got up, I wasn't sure how to explain what had happened. But when I turned on the computer, I thought of "Come Lie Down" In another part of the song, I sing:

Come lie down
Collapse in my arms
You're safe, secure
here in my arms
I'll melt all
your cares away
I'll protect you
from the encroaching
world
Let me nurse you
nurse you

Rueben really did that for me. I felt so safe. I felt so secure. I felt my cares melting away with each passing moment. And I made sure to tell him so. Part of having a great marriage is not knowing exactly what to say. No. It is knowing when to shut up and let your body do the talking.

To hear an excerpt of the song and purchase it as an mp3, find me on www.cdbaby.com. On that site, there are two versions of the song available, the alternative pop version on an album entitled "Love Is," and the jazz version on an album entitled "Topsy Turvy." I recommend you get them both. Play them and entwine your body with someone you love.