Our Papa

He’s been here every day I remember of my life

I was just a baby, when he took my sister as his wife

He worked nonstop, took care of her, me and momma too

He became a dad to me, doing everything he didn’t have to do

He’s a good man, with a good heart, the kindest soul you’ll see

He’s the kind of man I’m trying to teach my son how to be

We never thought in a million years it would come to this

Now we’re counting every day he’s here as blessing and a gift

I watched him stand so strong, with every test they put him through

He swears he’s gonna beat this and he always tells the truth

I’ve watched my sister cry, right there with her three kids

I’ve watched his grandkids love him, through every bit of this

I’ve watched his sisters taking time, just to come make memories

I’ve watched them hide their tears, every time they have leave

Please Lord don’t take him, that’s our prayer every night

Please help mend his body, please make everything alright

Please Lord give him strength, help him to fight this every day

Help him to be strong, please stay beside him along the way

Help us to be patient, please help us do everything we can

Please Lord fix our Papa, this family’s heart is in your hands