Makaya, honey, grandpa's here. And wow,
 sweetheart, your sixth year.
Happy birthday, precious girl.
You light up grandpa's whole wide world.
 I wanted you to have this song
 to remind you all your life you'll always
be loved by grandpa and your family.

You were a blessing from above,
wrapped in healing, hope and love.
An answer whispered through the pain.
 A little sunshine after rain.
 And before your mommy even knew,
 God was already forming you.

 Your cousin touched her belly
 one day and softly whispered, "Baby, okay."

Makaya, honey, you're my special
 ODEA girl.
 Always chasing wonder in this great big world.
 We'll forever fly together
 through adventures near and far.

Grandpa's little ODEA girl.
That's exactly who you are.

God knit you together lovingly
in your mommy's womb so perfectly.
 There's never been and never
 will another heart like yours to fill.
 And grandpa wants you to remember too,
 something God once told me true.

 You may seem ordinary at first sight,
 but steward your gifts and shine your light.

See, honey, we are special.
Yes, it's true, but no more special
than others, too.
 So always walk with love and grace
 and kindness shining on your face.

I remember when you were tiny and small.
 We hunted houses through it all.
 Then one day you smiled at me.
 "Grandpa, I have an ODEA for an adventure,"
 you said so sweetly.
 And that's when Grandpa came to know
 an ODEA helps adventures grow.

 It's bigger than an idea can be.
It's wonder, joy, and curiosity.

Makaya, honey, you're my special ODEA girl.
 Always chasing wonder
 in this great big world.
 We'll forever fly together
through adventures near and far.

 Grandpa's little ODEA girl.
 That's exactly who you are.

Never lose your wonder as you grow.
Keep asking questions.
 Always know a childlike faith
can light the way through every dark
 and stormy day.

Keep loving people when they hurt.
See their value and their worth.
Your tender heart is such a gift.
 A way for broken hearts to lift.

What grand adventures wait ahead?

What beautiful stories will be spread?
Grandpa may not know the road,
 but God already holds the map.

Makaya, honey,
you're my special ODEA girl.

Always chasing wonder in this great big world.
We'll forever fly together
through adventures near and far.
Grandpa's little ODEA girl.
That's exactly who you are.

You were made for something right.
So keep your vision in your sight.
The road gets rough sometimes.
It's true. But God walks every step with you.
And wherever life may lead your heart,
Grandpa's love won't drift apart.

Because forever, don't you forget,
My sweet Makaya
 we're adventuring yet.