Alonzo

You are my first heartbeat, the start of it all

Aunt Linda named you Lonnie when you were so small

You brought so much joy to me and your Dad

I cherish the beautiful years that we had

Though God called him home seven years this July

He’d be proud of the man standing here in my eyes

You grew up so patient, protective, and wise

With a wonderful humor that lights up the skies

So be strong and courageous, wherever you go

Do not be afraid, let His promises show

For He knows the plans He has for your life

To prosper and keep you through every strife

A hope and a future, a light shining through

Alonzo, the Lord is still walking with you

You and Dana open your doors in the cold

Gathering family as Christmas unfolds

A father to Christopher, Whitney, and more

Nicholas and Morgan, the ones you adore

To Chris Junior, Harlow, Cam, Khaza, Cario

You are the loving granddad they get to know

With Stephanie, LaMonica, Calvin, and Jerren

You share all the faith that the Lord has been sharing

So be strong and courageous, wherever you go

Do not be afraid, let His promises show

For He knows the plans He has for your life

To prosper and keep you through every strife

A hope and a future, a light shining through

Alonzo, the Lord is still walking with you

When July comes around for my birthday each year

On that second Sunday, I look and you're here

You leave your own church just to sit by my side

In the absence of Dad, you're my joy and my pride

I appreciate all of the love that you show

And I want you to hear what God wants you to know

Be strong and courageous, wherever you go

Do not be discouraged, He loves you, I know

For He knows the plans He has for your days

To give you a future, to guide all your ways

Hold on to His word, let His spirit shine through

My first heartbeat, God is walking with you