Steve

Back in '94 at the U.S. Poly machine

I was printing on the foam, you were overseeing the scene

Passing handwritten notes, making sure the quality was right

You asked me out, I said, "Get back with me later," that night

But Pizza Hut and a movie started up our life

Before I ever knew I'd be a preacher's wife

Oh Steve, my God-fearing man, so patient and so wise

I see the love of Jesus shining right there in your eyes

You're the rock of our family, the one who sees us through

I know it for a fact, no one could fill your shoes

Living out John 3:16, you give with all your heart

Always and forever, baby, we will never part

April eighth of '95 at Sugar Tree we stood

With Uncle Joe officiating, we promised that we would

You said you'd date me but church wasn't in your plan

Till conviction caught the heart of my hardworking man

Sold those Cardinals tickets, let the Sunday truth unfold

You walked down to the altar and gave Jesus control

Oh Steve, my God-fearing man, so patient and so wise

I see the love of Jesus shining right there in your eyes

You're the rock of our family, the one who sees us through

I know it for a fact, no one could fill your shoes

Living out John 3:16, you give with all your heart

Always and forever, baby, we will never part

Tossing in the midnight, crying tears upon the bed

Feeling God was calling you, but wrestling the dread

Then driving with baby Alex, the gospel radio played

"Don't run from the call," the very sign for which we prayed

Our eyes met in the rearview, and I knew your path was set

You stepped up to the pulpit, and we haven't looked back yet

Twenty-four years of fatherhood to Alex, standing strong

Spoiling me and loving grand-dog Petunia all day long

When Mom passed in '22, and Dad the following year

They loved you so dearly, and you wiped away my tears

You're quick to forgive every brief little fight

My compassionate protector, the true love of my life

Oh Steve, my God-fearing man, so patient and so wise

I see the love of Jesus shining right there in your eyes

You're the rock of our family, the one who sees us through

I know it for a fact, no one could fill your shoes

Living out John 3:16, you give with all your heart

Always and forever, baby, we will never part