Brenda sue

You didn't have to raise me, but you took me as your own

You gave me a foundation and a place to call my home

You could have walked an easy path, but you chose a heavier load

And held me through the shadows on a long and winding road

Brenda Sue, you kept me safe, you never let me fall

You showed me what a mother is, and got me through it all

You've got a beautiful soul, a protective embrace

You taught me how to stand up strong, but do it all with grace

You gave me the greatest parts of you, through the bad and the good

You showed up for every moment, just like you said you would

If I could ask the Lord above to make one wish come true

I’d pray for every lifetime to have a Brenda Sue

My entire life you've been the strongest one I see

But still the sweetest blessing that God could give to me

If it came down to your last, you'd give it all away

Just to make sure I was safe at the ending of the day

You never gave up on my heart, no matter what it took

You loved me unconditionally without a second look

You've got a beautiful soul, a protective embrace

You taught me how to stand up strong, but do it all with grace

You gave me the greatest parts of you, through the bad and the good

You showed up for every moment, just like you said you would

If I could ask the Lord above to make one wish come true

I’d pray for every lifetime to have a Brenda Sue

You are a blessing in my life, the anchor to my soul

Your tender love and steady hands are what have made me whole

You loved me past the hard times, you loved me past the tears

Your quiet, steady courage has carried me for years

You've got a beautiful soul, a protective embrace

You taught me how to stand up strong, but do it all with grace

You gave me the greatest parts of you, through the bad and the good

You showed up for every moment, just like you said you would

If I could ask the Lord above to make one wish come true

I’d pray for every lifetime, I'd pray for every lifetime...

To be loved by Brenda Sue