The Long Way to You

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After a twenty-year marriage that ended in divorce, and a second twenty-five-year marriage spent largely caring for my wife with Early-onset Alzheimer’s, it would have been easy to believe that any chance for true love had passed me by. But life had a different plan. I have found a remarkable woman who sees me in a way no one ever has — with clarity, kindness, and a deep understanding that makes me feel truly seen. This journey has taught me never to give up hope. Every challenge, every detour, and every mile of the long, hard road has brought me to the right place at the right time, ready for the beautiful love I now hold in my life. The Long Way to You is my tribute to that journey — and to the joy of finding love when you least expect it. My hope is that you will believe the same is possible for you.

[Verse 1]
Years on the road, the stones in my shoes
Taught me the weight of the words that I choose
Every detour, every night alone
Pulled me through darkness, toward the unknown

[Chorus]
I took the long way, the winding years
Through the heartbreak, through the tears
Now I see you, clear as day
The love I dreamed was on its way
We were strangers, now I've found you
Every road was the long way to you

[Verse 2]
Your hands are weathered, your eyes are kind
Like they've been waiting for me, all this time
I don't need perfect, I just need true
And every mile was leading to you

[Chorus]
I took the long way, the winding years
Through the heartbreak, through the tears
Now I see you, clear as day
The love I dreamed was on its way
We were strangers, now I've found you
Every road was the long way to you

[Bridge]
Every wrong turn taught me grace
Every lost dream left its trace
And here you stand, my heart's proof
The long road always led to you

[Chorus]
I took the long way, the winding years
Through the heartbreak, through the tears
Now I see you, clear as day
The love I dreamed was on its way
We were strangers, now I've found you
Every road was the long way to you

Copyright: Lyrics, music, arrangement, and production © 2025 James M Sims. All Rights Reserved.

About James M Sims
James brings nearly five decades of professional experience as a technology and strategy executive in industries including food and beverage manufacturing, grocery retail and distribution, worldwide augmentative staffing, heavy construction, home building, structural engineering, transportation, and healthcare. His creative pursuits have been equally diverse, spanning a career as a black-and-white fine art photographer, furniture designer and builder, custom Stratocaster guitar craftsman, culinary content creator, and digital marketing professional.

Following a 14-year journey caring for his late wife, who lived with early-onset Alzheimer’s, James discovered his purpose for this stage of life as a senior care advocate and journalist. His mission is to create meaningful content for caregivers and their families—through long-form and op-ed articles, photography, videos, and songs—offering insight, support, and a voice for those navigating the challenges of care.

Cielito Lindo, situated within Rancho Los Labradores, is a warm, integrated senior-living community in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Offering full-spectrum care — from independent living to memory care and hospice — it blends heartfelt hospitality with beautiful grounds, colonial-style architecture, and compassionate, practical services tailored to each resident’s needs.

Rancho Los Labradores is a master-planned, gated retirement haven known for its elegant villas, lush gardens, mountain views, and a vibrant yet serene pace of life. Together, they create a setting where comfort, community, and quality of life flourish in every season.

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