CAROL

I remember crawling into your bed

To cuddle and talk, just resting my head

One night we laughed till we couldn't breathe

Safe in the shelter you built around me

Patient, encouraging, gentle and true

Peaceful and tender, and oh so lovely, too

Growing up, you showed me what love is quietly

What it looks like and what it should always be

You literally became First Corinthians thirteen

The truest devotion that I've ever seen

And I love deeply, deeply because of you

Driving down the road after modeling that day

The windshield wipers stopped, heavy rain in our way

But you were calm as could be, a steady, quiet peace

You were my safety, and all my fears released

I wasn't afraid of the storm or the weather

Because you were with me, and we were together

Growing up, you showed me what love is quietly

What it looks like and what it should always be

You literally became First Corinthians thirteen

The truest devotion that I've ever seen

And I love deeply, deeply because of you

Carol, I thank you for the life that you led

For every sweet moment and word that we said

For living out grace that you didn't have to tell

I can finally say I learned the lesson well

Growing up, you showed me what love is quietly

What it looks like and what it should always be

You literally became First Corinthians thirteen

The truest devotion that I've ever seen

And I love deeply, deeply because of you

Yes, I love deeply, deeply because of you