Amanda

I don't need a grand occasion

Or a busy place to be

My favorite moments in this life

Are when you're sitting next to me

I watch the way you listen

So patient and so kind

The gentle way you care for things

Brings such peace into my mind

Oh, Amanda, I am so proud of you

Of the beautiful soul you've grown into

With a spirit so caring, and a heart so true

I thank the Lord for giving me you

I want you to know, wherever you go

Your mother loves you so

Every hour that we share

Is a treasure I hold tight

You have a way of stepping in

And making heavy burdens light

You give so much to others

With a tender, loving grace

There is a special kind of warmth

Whenever I look at your face

Oh, Amanda, I am so proud of you

Of the beautiful soul you've grown into

With a spirit so caring, and a heart so true

I thank the Lord for giving me you

I want you to know, wherever you go

Your mother loves you so

I pray you always remember

The promise of John 3:16

The greatest love ever given

The truest light we’ve ever seen

Just like He gave His only Son

To wash the dark away

That heavenly love surrounds you

Every step of every day

Oh, Amanda, I am so proud of you

Of the beautiful soul you've grown into

With a spirit so caring, and a heart so true

I thank the Lord for giving me you

I want you to know, wherever you go

Your mother loves you so

Yes, I want you to know, my sweet Amanda

Your mother loves you so