A Custom Song

[0:00] [music playing] [0:00] 30 years ago this song began with a country band and a quiet plan. [0:14] A Christmas wish whispered through the crowd. I want her to marry me, he said out loud. [0:27] Two hearts, five kids and a brand new start. One 'yes' and the building of a heart. [0:40] Here's to the man who chose us all, who stood up tall when love came to call. [0:48] A father, a husband, steady and true. [0:51] Them, this song is for you. [0:55] For every quiet thing you do. [1:01] For the love that carried us through. [1:11] He took my boys and called them his own. [1:19] David and Andrew never alone. [1:25] Happy to eleven, eyes bright with pride. [1:32] Always a safe place we run to hide. [1:38] He carries a weight that he won't let show. [1:45] But the strength of his heart, oh Lord we know. [1:51] Here's to the man who chose us all, who stood up tall when love came to call. [1:58] A father, a husband, steady and true. [2:03] Them, this song is for you. [2:06] For every quiet thing you do. [2:11] For the love that carried us through. [2:18] Through the pain he never names. [2:21] Through the storms and Sunday rains. [2:25] He's the strongest soul I've known. The truest love I've ever shown. [2:35] So on this day I'll say it again. [2:43] You're the best father, the dearest friend. [2:49] Every year I love you more than the year that came before. [2:55] Happy Father's Day, my guiding star. [3:03] I'm so proud of who you are. [3:09] Them, my love, my home, my soul, with you is where I belong. [3:24] [music fades] [3:25] [wiping nose] [3:28] [sighs] [3:30] [sniffles] [3:31] Thank you. [3:33] That was awesome. [3:35] [laughs]