Jerry

I was just seven when you came in my life

We had a rough go of it, a little bit of strife

Two different people trying to figure it out

But we slowly let go of the anger and doubt

You didn't have to stay, but you held your ground

And the love that we built is the best thing I've found

Jerry, you may not be my mother by blood

But you gave me a lifetime of patience and love

Through the ups and the downs, you're a hand I can hold

You're my mother, my friend, and you're better than gold

From the bottom of my heart, I want you to see

I wouldn't trade you for anything, you mean the world to me

We've carried a grief that was heavy to bear

When we lost my sister, it felt so unfair

Eleven years gone, but we held on tight

Then eight years ago, Dad faded from sight

We've been through the fire, we've weathered the storm

In a house full of sorrow, you kept my heart warm

Jerry, you may not be my mother by blood

But you gave me a lifetime of patience and love

Through the ups and the downs, you're a hand I can hold

You're my mother, my friend, and you're better than gold

From the bottom of my heart, I want you to see

I wouldn't trade you for anything, you mean the world to me

They say family is something you're born into

But I learned that family is a choice with you

From a stubborn young kid to the person I grew

I wouldn't have made it if it wasn't for you

Oh Jerry, you may not be my mother by blood

But you gave me a lifetime of patience and love

Through the ups and the downs, you're a hand I can hold

You're my mother, my friend, and you're better than gold

From the bottom of my heart, I want you to see

I wouldn't trade you for anything, you mean the world to me