Before the cries before pain this world had called my name I stood with God in silent grace And saw life I’d soon embrace. He showed me trials endure The hurt hope battles pure. said “Now child you go— Choose well one who'll help grow.” “She won’t be rich she may not shine But her soul will forever mirror mine. Don’t search for ease or praise fame— a fire that can’t tamed.” told me “Find who’ll stay When joy is lost and skies turn gray. Her hands lift when fall prayers hold through it all.” then you lit A quiet strength upon your face. No mask no show—just something true light whispered “You.” “That’s her. That’s who trust pain arrives dreams dust. want arms song— She’s keep strong.” so came—our story’s start— Two beating souls sacred heart. death came close tried to steal breath we'd barely learned feel. They said we both might slip away— love roared “Not now. Not today.” You fought fire faith might pulled darkest night. gave breath song arms where belonged. when as man slipped once more Your became shield of war. prayed else could see cried carried me. God held hand other— made sure didn't go under. You're warrior guide only knows just face can see— see deepest parts hide beyond roles cast. soul raw true— more walking through. We’ve known we’ve faced rain though has shown us never broke what became— stars contain. So I’m grown cannot lay Within like yesterday still tight trembling soul— are makes whole. sunrise soft bright My voice have fight. first protector fiercest guide— home run hide. reason stand— One hand yours His hand. if again choose… walk time choose you.