David

I watch you take the whole world in

You've always had observing eyes

You let the quiet moments win

And never rush to compromise

I think about the times we’ve had

The simple joy the good times bring

I’m lucky that you are my dad

You taught my heart to wait and sing

You taught me how to wait and see

To find the peace that patience brings

And through the faith you passed to me

I know that I can do all things

Through Christ who gives me strength to stand

I’ll walk whatever road I’m on

You guided me with steady hands

And showed me how to just be strong

You notice things that others miss

You listen close before you speak

In every memory I reminisce

You are the anchor that I seek

We've shared so many happy days

Just laughing as the hours run

I learned so much from all your ways

And all the patient things you've done

You taught me how to wait and see

To find the peace that patience brings

And through the faith you passed to me

I know that I can do all things

Through Christ who gives me strength to stand

I’ll walk whatever road I’m on

You guided me with steady hands

And showed me how to just be strong

When life gets heavy and the shadows fall

I hear the verse that gets me through it all

Philippians four, thirteen is shining bright

A gentle compass in the darkest night

You lived that promise out for me to see

And built a foundation underneath of me

You taught me how to wait and see

To find the peace that patience brings

And through the faith you passed to me

I know that I can do all things

Through Christ who gives me strength to stand

I’ll walk whatever road I’m on

I love you, David, love you, Dad

Thank you for being quietly strong