My knees were bleeding, from kneeling so long It was sacrifice in my mind, though I knew it felt wrong So many false hopes lined my way But God stayed with me, come what may I saw others succeed and cried out in despair Why not me, my Lord? Are You even there? But later I'd learn, it was not yet my time Each step was a part of His greater design And I remember, the 3rd of June A love so bright, it lit the room A joy so pure, it filled the air My refuge, my grace, I found You there Fear crept in, as challenges arose A new responsibility, one I'd never known But there, I changed my habits, my soul In every hug, every smile, I felt whole How could one be happy without a child's face? Their laughter, their love, my sacred place Oh, the letters, the words, they gave me strength From their little hands, I'd go to any length And I remember, the 3rd of June A love so bright, it lit the room A joy so pure, it filled the air My refuge, my grace, I found You there If God brought me in, please let me stay I hold on tightly, don't take it away Once I fought to enter, I'll fight to remain For here lies my joy, amidst all my pain But if my mission is done, and I must depart I'll carry each memory close to my heart And I remember, the 3rd of June A love so bright, it lit the room A joy so pure, it filled the air My refuge, my grace, I found You there Oh, 3rd of June, the day love bloomed Forever, my heart beats in tune