Carrie

You’ve got a spirit that won't quit, working hard to see things through

Whenever life got heavy, we could always lean on you

You never turned your back on us when skies were turning gray

You just rolled up your sleeves and chased the clouds away

Oh, Carrie, you’re the roots that keep us standing tall

You stepped up for the family, ready for the call

From the kids to the great-grandkids, your heart is tried and true

We just couldn't manage this life without you

You’ve always been so caring, with a gentle, steady hand

Guiding every generation, helping us to stand

You took the kids and grandkids in, and made our house a home

You gave us all a safe place so we'd never be alone

Oh, Carrie, you’re the roots that keep us standing tall

You stepped up for the family, ready for the call

From the kids to the great-grandkids, your heart is tried and true

We just couldn't manage this life without you

You’ve spent so many years just taking care of everyone

But even a hardworking mother deserves a little fun

We think it’s time you found a man to hold you in the night

Someone to treat you tender and love you just right

Oh, Carrie, you’re the roots that keep us standing tall

You stepped up for the family, ready for the call

From the kids to the great-grandkids, your heart is tried and true

We just couldn't manage this life without you

We appreciate you, Mom, we'd be lost without you