To My First Born

To my first born we are so proud of you you were a good boy but a bit ornery too a shy little lad and as cute as could be your eyes they were as blue as the sea you and your brother and sisters would play had a good time while your dad was away when your dad got home we'd all wait to see was he going to be sober or drunk as could be he always picked on you and made you so sad you said when I grow up I won't be like my dad we made a decision we had to find a new home life would be better if you kids and I lived alone but when you were eighteen your vow didn't last you followed you dad down that old alcohol path and for many long years on that road you did stay and for all of those years on my knees I did pray I would say son one day you're going to be free and what a great witness to others you going to be three years ago you walked through the door and said mom I'm not going to drink any more and now you go to AA and meet with your friends and now we don't worry where you have been just a short time later you met the love of your life and in just a few weeks you made her your wife February 21 2007 you two had a beautiful baby girl Melissa Dawn came in and brightened our world we all see a miracle when we look into your face we thank our heavenly Father for keeping you safe God is so faithful when we trust him with our heart and Billy Ray thank you so much for doing your part words can't say just how much we love you To Billy Ray