JACOB

February of two thousand and seven

God gave me my very first piece of heaven

Looking up at me with those big, bright eyes

The deepest dimples and a smile so wide

You were my little mommy's boy right from the start

Teaching me how to love with all of my heart

We had a bond that nobody could break

A beautiful memory I'll always take

Jacob, I'm sorry for the years that I missed

But I thank God for a moment like this

I look at you now, so handsome and smart

Working hard in college, singing from the heart

You're walking with the Lord, and it makes me so proud

I was so lost without you, but now I'm found

Yes, I was so lost without you, but now we're found

You're the oldest sibling, leading the way

Loving and caring, growing stronger each day

I know your dad's not here to see you stand tall

But the love that he had for you outlives it all

He'd be so amazed by the man that you are

Keeping your faith and reaching so far

You've got a voice that just shines with grace

And that same sweet smile on your face

Jacob, I'm sorry for the years that I missed

But I thank God for a moment like this

I look at you now, so handsome and smart

Working hard in college, singing from the heart

You're walking with the Lord, and it makes me so proud

I was so lost without you, but now I'm found

Yes, I was so lost without you, but now we're found

I can't change the pages that already turned

But I promise forever, through all I have learned

Please never stop letting me be in your life

I'm your mother forever, through shadow and light

We're getting back everything that we shared

I'm right by your side, and I'll always be there

Oh Jacob, I'm sorry for the years that I missed

But I thank God for a moment like this

I look at you now, so handsome and smart

Working hard in college, singing from the heart

You're walking with the Lord, and it makes me so proud

I was so lost without you, but now I'm found

Always and forever, my beautiful son

I was lost without you, but now we're found