Ada Lynn

It was July fourth, twenty-fourteen, a scary and confusing time

I just found out that I was sick, a mountain I couldn't climb

The shadows were heavy, the future was gray

Until I held you in my arms on your very first day

I said, "I've been waiting so long to meet you, my Ada Lynn"

And you gave me the biggest smile, letting the sunshine in

Everyone tried to make you laugh, but you saved it for me

An instant bond, a little spark, that made me believe

You gave me my hope back, you helped me to fight

You showed me I'm breathing, so I'm living my life

I'm not waiting to die, no, I'm taking the reins

You're my little cheerleader, my choochootrain

So live to the fullest, and walk by your faith

Love like you've never been hurt along the way

Laugh like you've never cried, let your spirit run free

Ada Lynn, you're the blessing that rescued me

You were having full conversations when you were just two

My other best friend, always pulling me through

You pushed me to be better, like I used to push the rest

You wouldn't let me give up, you kept me at my best

Now you're twelve years old, a pre-teen standing tall

Not afraid to speak your heart, not afraid of it all

You've got a love with a depth that steals the whole room

I couldn't be more proud of the girl that is you

One day you'll be a woman, independent and wise

With that same caring heart and that fire in your eyes

When the world gets heavy and the skies aren't clear

Remember your faith is always greater than your fear

Thank you, babygirl, for the light that you bring

You showed us the power of what real love can mean

You gave me my hope back, you helped me to fight

You showed me I'm breathing, so I'm living my life

I'm not waiting to die, no, I'm taking the reins

You're my little cheerleader, my choochootrain

So live to the fullest, and walk by your faith

Love like you've never been hurt along the way

Laugh like you've never cried, let your spirit run free

Ada Lynn, you're the blessing that rescued me