Elyjah Bishop

July the tenth, two thousand and eight

The moment the universe handed me fate

I held you so close, my baby boy

Now I look at the man who brings me this joy

Elyjah Bishop, you're smart and you're kind

The most honest spirit that I'll ever find

You're loyal and true, my heart's shining light

I'm looking back on the years here tonight

'Cause Grandpa Gary always used to say

"Can't means won't" at the end of the day

Put your mind to it and get it done

I believe in you, my beautiful son

Whatever the mountain, whatever the test

Elyjah, I know that you'll give it your best

We laughed through the sweat on the wrestling mat

The football games and where MMA's at

Through kickboxing rounds where you learned how to stand

I've loved every second of raising this man

Remember our mom-and-son Tennessee drive?

Just cruising the roads, feeling so alive

And Halloween parties that hit home every year

The memories we made are the ones I keep near

'Cause Grandpa Gary always used to say

"Can't means won't" at the end of the day

Put your mind to it and get it done

I believe in you, my beautiful son

Whatever the mountain, whatever the test

Elyjah, I know that you'll give it your best

You're funny and loving, a trustworthy soul

When life gets too heavy, you keep me whole

Supportive and steady, whatever we face

You move through this world with your own kind of grace

So whenever you're doubting the steps that you take

Remember the promise you have what it takes

Like Grandpa Gary always used to say

"Can't means won't" at the end of the day

Put your mind to it and get it done

I believe in you, my beautiful son

Whatever the mountain, whatever the test

Elyjah, I know that you'll give it your best