Maria

We started as two broken people

With nothing to our names but a prayer

Living on faith in God and each other

When nobody else seemed to care

Just because, baby, just because

You loved me when I didn't know who I was

In the darkness of rejection by so many I knew

I was rescued and saved by nobody but you

Through the hard work and years, and the tears that we cried

I'm so grateful to be standing here by your side

You brought your two kids, and I brought my one

We blended our family right under the sun

I've watched your tenacity day after day

Working so hard just to pave a new way

Just because, baby, just because

You loved me when I didn't know who I was

In the darkness of rejection by so many I knew

I was rescued and saved by nobody but you

Through the hard work and years, and the tears that we cried

I'm so grateful to be standing here by your side

Now there's a beautiful granddaughter smiling so bright

And a new little sister soon joining the light

With your faith in Jesus and Mary to guide

Your good nature keeps us all warm deep inside

We started out humble, and humble we stay

I thank God for Maria each step of the way

Your love for our children and me, your man Jerry

Is a beautiful blessing I'll always carry

Just because, baby, just because

You loved me when I didn't know who I was

In the darkness of rejection by so many I knew

I was rescued and saved by nobody but you

Through the hard work and years, and the tears that we cried

I'm so grateful to be standing here by your side