DREAM BIG…

No matter the distance, no matter the miles,

everything I build is to see your smiles.

Through the grind and the struggle in this foreign land,

just reach for the sky, we holding your hand.

Yeah, your mom and your pop got you safe from the storm,

we protect your dreams, keep your vision warm.

Look up to the stars, go and chase what is true —

yo, Anthony, Alex and Zoe, this is for you.

May 1st, 2010, the world got a spark,

my firstborn Anthony shining through the dark.

Exceptionally brilliant, mind moving so fast,

turning any negative right into a blast.

Always down for your friends, a brother so true,

on a soccer field nobody moving like you.

A few short years and you're your own man, son,

but I'm fighting these battles till the prize is won.

Across these borders I'm clearing the tracks,

go reach for the skies, we got your back.

You never let the clouds take away your sun,

a natural leader and you've just begun.

I see a bright spirit from across the sea,

the finest young man that you could ever be.

So keep your head high and continue to grow —

your mom and your dad love you more than you know.

No matter the distance, no matter the miles,

everything I build is to see your smiles.

Through the grind and the struggle in this foreign land,

just reach for the sky, we holding your hand.

Yeah, your mom and your pop got you safe from the storm,

we protect your dreams, keep your vision warm.

Look up to the stars, go and chase what is true —

yo, Anthony, Alex and Zoe, this is for you.

January 12, 2014, the day

Alex Jr. stepped in to change the whole state.

Crossover dribble, you hitting the beam,

anywhere you go you make the first team.

Passion and heart for the things you believe;

once you master the pattern there's nothing you can't achieve.

You put in the work when the blueprint is set,

swishing through life, nothing but net.

Though Daddy is working this overseas grind,

your dreams are the anchor I keep in my mind.

You focus your vision and lock in your zone,

building a legacy that's all of your own.

No obstacle stops you from taking a shot,

we stand as your shield and we give all we got.

So lace up your sneakers and follow the plan,

we support every dream of our gifted young man.

We sweat and we strive in a place that is new,

but there's nothing on earth that we wouldn't do

to support your direction and fund every goal;

we shield you with love — body, mind and soul.

So dream big, our babies, don't you ever look down,

we promise to guard you and polish your crown.

Yeah, August 18, 2016, the grace:

Miss Zoe walked in with love on her face.

So doting, intelligent, always right there,

a bright, ever-present answer to prayer.

You look in my eyes saying, “Daddy's so kind,”

bringing tears to my world, leaving worries behind.

Your words lift the weight of this heavy frontier,

reminding us why Dad is hustling here.

We protect you, we guide you, we promise to stay,

the wind in your wings as you fly all the way.

Your sweet little heart is a beautiful light,

chasing away the darkness of the deepest night.

I hold on to your words when the days get so long;

your love is the melody that keeps me strong.

So reach for the heavens and touch every star —

we are guarding your steps no matter how far.

No matter the distance, no matter the miles,

everything I build is to see your smiles.

Through the grind and the struggle in this foreign land,

just reach for the sky, we holding your hand.

Yeah, your mom and your pop got you safe from the storm,

we protect your dreams, keep your vision warm.

Look up to the stars, go and chase what is true —

yo, Anthony, Alex and Zoe, this is for you.