I lived in a closet for so long,

until you found me and then sat down.

We laughed and we talked for hours that night,

we both knew it was love at first sight.

It were as if had awoken

into some magnificent dream.

I fell the moment I saw you, and

today, the butterflies still remain.

During the darkest time in my life,

you lifted me up to all those around.

I traveled half the world to find you,

and you said you'd never let me down.

No need for a ring, no big wedding

we just needed our love to survive.

Only a few weeks after we met,

you took my hand and made me your bride.

You would notice the slightest change on my face

and Steven, you'd always make things right.

And though your future was uncertain,

you made certain that I was alright.

You became a proud police officer,

I was proud, even though I was scared.

But I could see how happy you were,

so nothing could stop my support and care.

You held me up to everyone, and

you blessed me with another life.

But before you could hold our daughter,

you closed your eyes upon this life.

My whole world was shattered

with one knock upon our door.

You'd never get to hear our baby laugh,

or spoil her the way you spoiled me before.

Sometimes I wake up in the morning,

and I have a teardrop in my eye,

because I searched my dreams all night long,

but I never find you, so I cry.

I won't forget how you looked at me,

that had never changed, since day one.

I'd give it all up to hold you again,

dreams filled with darkness, never any sun.

Then God called upon you, Steven

to be an angel by his side.

And as you did as an officer,

you watch everyone and bring them light.

You nurtured my broken soul,

until the day was complete.

You gave me the greatest gift,

but you she will never meet.

I'm so thankful for our daughter, and

for the eleven years that I was your wife.

I get up again, anew, once more

because you've given me a strong life.

But with you by my side in spirit,

I will always pursue our dream.

And I'll take pride in our business,

just as you always took pride in me.

I always looked up to you, through

all the tears and laughs in our life.

You made me the best version of myself

and I'll honor you the rest of my life.

I know you watch over Gianna

and you'll always be a part of me too.

If I stumble or I fall, I know

The one that will pick me up is you.