Manuel

I can still hear your laughter walking through my door

Telling me a joke that leaves me smiling on the floor

You'd head straight to the kitchen, humming to a beat

Cooking up a masterpiece, making life so sweet

My son, my Manuel, you worked so hard every day

But you always found the time to chase my clouds away

I miss your heavy hugs, I miss the way you care

But I know your Christian faith means you're watching from up there

You poured your soul into this family, gave it all you had

Little Manuel and Natalie are so proud of their dad

I miss you, my sweet son, more than words could ever say

But the love you left behind keeps lifting me today

You were so smart and friendly, a stranger to no one

A shining light to everyone, my beautiful, bright son

You'd sit and talk about your kids, a sparkle in your eye

Counting every blessing, praising them up to the sky

You'd set the table just for us, and tell me "I love you"

Those memories are the music that gets my spirit through

I miss your heavy hugs, I miss the way you care

But I know your Christian faith means you're watching from up there

You poured your soul into this family, gave it all you had

Little Manuel and Natalie are so proud of their dad

I miss you, my sweet son, more than words could ever say

But the love you left behind keeps lifting me today

Sometimes the room gets quiet, and I wish that you would call

But I feel your arms around me when my tears begin to fall

Your soul was made of melodies, your hands were made to give

And in the hearts of those you loved, your spirit's gonna live

I miss your heavy hugs, I miss the way you care

But I know your Christian faith means you're watching from up there

You poured your soul into this family, gave it all you had

Little Manuel and Natalie are so proud of their dad

I miss you, my sweet son, more than words could ever say

But the love you left behind keeps lifting me today

Yeah, your love keeps lifting me today