and, you you know, at that point it was, you know, blossoming love from there. >> shepard: the couple occasionally a a world apart. mark in space, gabby in the halls of congress. he joindz her on the campaign trail. she watched him blast into orbit. >> i'm really proud for mark. i'm concerned, of course, but i'm really proud of being an american today. >> shepard: congresswoman debbie wasser isman shoults. >> mutual respect and admiration for each other accomplishments and intellect. the love is really evident. >> in november of 2007, the two exchanged vows on a farm in arizona. joined in marriage but often still physically apart because of their demanding schedule. [cheers] >> shepard: the separation they have both taken in stride. >> they are absolutely two hearts intertwined that have been meant to be some day one. >> shepard: back to one of our top stories now. the floods here in the south along the mississippi river and