Tim

We lived so close for all our lives, but never crossed our paths

Till the summer of two thousand three, and we never once looked back

You wore the fireman’s coat back then, but carried heavy grief

Saw too much tragedy and pain, and had to find relief

So you climbed up in the heavy rigs, a CDL in hand

A hard-working provider, an honest, faithful man.

We built a family from the ashes of the past

God watched over every step and made this union last

So buy a motorcycle, Tim, and I will ride with you

Or buy a sports car for the road, and I will race it too

I'll go wherever you may go, because I love you, dear

Or we can just sit side by side, in two rocking chairs.

Twenty-two years have come and gone, our health is growing weak

But the love that holds this family is the only strength we seek

You pretend you're not protective, but I know how much you care

Taking Daxton in at birth, an answer to a prayer

He’s six years old with autism, and mountains he must climb

Through the damage and the health issues, you're with him all the time

You're an awesome dad to Daxton, you guide him through the dark

And you love that little boy with every corner of your heart.

We built a family from the ashes of the past

God watched over every step and made this union last

So buy a motorcycle, Tim, and I will ride with you

Or buy a sports car for the road, and I will race it too

I'll go wherever you may go, because I love you, dear

Or we can just sit side by side, in two rocking chairs.

You sacrifice without a word, you're understanding, wise

I see the quiet faithfulness that settles in your eyes

We brought our children all together, made a house a home

And through the grace of God above, we never walk alone.

We built a family from the ashes of the past

God watched over every step and made this union last

So buy a motorcycle, Tim, and I will ride with you

Or buy a sports car for the road, and I will race it too

I'll go wherever you may go, because I love you, dear

Or we can just sit side by side, in two rocking chairs.