Patricia

I think about the simple times we share

Walking the dog, just breathing in the air

Sitting at a table, going out to eat

Just being with you makes the day complete

I picture Christmas time, paper on the floor

Wrapping up the presents, laughing by the door

Patricia, you have made this house a home

And made sure that I never walked alone

You loved me through the shadows, you loved me through the night

Even when I lost my way and couldn't find the light

No matter what I do, no matter who I am

You love me with a grace I finally understand

I didn't make it easy, but you were always there

A mother's endless mercy, my quiet, answered prayer

I look back on the years and I confess

I put your gentle heart through so much stress

I'm sorry for the times I caused you pain

For every storm I brought into our lane

I know I was a daughter who was hard to understand

But you never turned away, you never dropped my hand

You saw me at my worst, when I was acting out

And loved me through the anger and the doubt

You loved me through the shadows, you loved me through the night

Even when I lost my way and couldn't find the light

No matter what I do, no matter who I am

You love me with a grace I finally understand

I didn't make it easy, but you were always there

A mother's endless mercy, my quiet, answered prayer

I love you, Mom, with all I have inside

Through every single tear that we have cried

For all the bad I did, you gave me grace

I see forgiveness shining in your face

You loved me through the shadows, you loved me through the night

Even when I lost my way and couldn't find the light

No matter what I do, no matter who I am

You love me with a grace I finally understand

I didn't make it easy, but you were always there

My beautiful Patricia, my answered prayer