(Soft,
sustained
piano
chords) (
Deep,
reverent
silence)
October
sixth,
a
day
of
quiet
light.
I
stand
here,
breathing,
by
His
grace
alone.
Today
the
sun
rises
on
a
brand
new
year,
I
lift
my
heart
to
God,
the
one
I
hold
so
dear.
For
every
step
I
take,
His
grace
has
been
my
guide,
Through
shadows
and
the
gold,
He’
s
never
left
my
side.
I
remember
where
I
started,
the
life
I’
ve
been
given,
In
the
secret
place
of
prayer,
my
spirit
finds
its
haven.
Oh,
glory
to
the
Father
for
the
years
I’
ve
known,
For
the
seeds
of
kindness
that
have
fully
grown.
I
celebrate
the
breath
inside
my
chest,
In
this
moment
of
reflection,
I
am
truly
blessed.
To
my
dear
mother,
who
is
watching
from
the
stars,
Your
love
remains
the
light
that
heals
my
deepest
scars.
And
Chief
Joseph,
my
father,
thank
you
for
the
way,
You
built
the
firm
foundation
where
I
stand
today.
Your
strength
is
in
my
blood,
your
wisdom
in
my
name,
I
carry
all
your
lessons
like
a
sacred
flame.
Oh,
glory
to
the
Father
for
the
years
I’
ve
known,
For
the
seeds
of
kindness
that
have
fully
grown.
I
celebrate
the
breath
inside
my
chest,
In
this
moment
of
reflection,
I
am
truly
blessed.
To
my
mon
tout,
your
love
is
steady
ground,
In
your
arms
and
in
your
care,
my
heart
is
finally
found.
And
to
my
children—
Treasure,
Ike,
and
Danny
too,
Opeyemi,
Sonto,
Emperor,
I
give
my
life
to
you.
To
friends
who
walk
beside
me,
through
the
thick
and
thin,
Thank
you
for
the
light
you
constantly
bring
in.
Oh,
glory
to
the
Father
for
the
years
I’
ve
known,
For
the
seeds
of
kindness
that
have
fully
grown.
I
celebrate
the
breath
inside
my
chest,
In
this
moment
of
reflection,
I
am
truly
blessed.
Queen
Temirate,
a
name
that
carries
weight,
I
accept
the
life
I
have,
I
accept
the
hand
of
fate.
I
celebrate
today
with
a
humble,
quiet
soul,
Knowing
that
the
journey
has
made
me
finally
whole.
October
sixth,
I
give
it
back
to
You,
My
life,
my
love,
my
everything
is
true. (
Fading
piano
notes)
Rest
in
peace,
rest
in
love.
Amen.