Zachariah

It was the thirteenth of June, nineteen ninety-two

The day my whole world shifted, the day that I met you

I watched you grow up steady, I watched you learn to stand

Now I'm looking at a genuine and hard-working man

You've always been so thoughtful, respectful and so true

Zachariah, I am grateful for the man inside of you

Zachariah, there are no words that could ever quite express

How I love you past the boundaries of this heart inside my chest

You're a loving, caring man, with a gentle, honest soul

I'm so proud of who you are, as I watch your life unfold

We've spent hours at the table, putting puzzle pieces in

And remodeling your house, where your next chapter can begin

From processing the deer to making European mounts

It’s the quiet time together that I know really counts

Canning food up in the kitchen, cooking something on the stove

Every memory we've made is built on steady, patient love

Zachariah, there are no words that could ever quite express

How I love you past the boundaries of this heart inside my chest

You're a loving, caring man, with a gentle, honest soul

I'm so proud of who you are, as I watch your life unfold

When I had that broken ankle and I couldn't get around

You were right there to support me, you never let me down

Giving me those shots for blood clots, helping me to heal

You showed me that your helpful heart is something deep and real

You're the one I trust the most when the chips are falling down

I couldn't ask for better company to have around

Zachariah, there are no words that could ever quite express

How I love you past the boundaries of this heart inside my chest

You're a loving, caring man, with a gentle, honest soul

I'm so proud of who you are, as I watch your life unfold