Amanda

I thank the Lord for the mercy I've known

When I was wandering, needing a home

You opened your door when nobody would

Amanda, you loved me like only you could

You took me right in and you gave me a place

You showed me the meaning of heavenly grace

You are my only sister, with a beautiful heart

A gift from above that sets you apart

I could never replace you, you mean the world to me

You are the blessing I needed to see

I love you, Amanda, I want you to know

God's love is shining wherever you go

I count every memory as a prayer that came true

Like going to California, just me and you

To see Grama and Papa, feeling so blessed

Those are the moments my spirit loves best

Or down on the river with Aunt Zan and Uncle Ned

Watching you love life in the sunshine ahead

You are my only sister, with a beautiful heart

A gift from above that sets you apart

I could never replace you, you mean the world to me

You are the blessing I needed to see

I love you, Amanda, I want you to know

God's love is shining wherever you go

There is no one else who could stand in your shoes

You are the family that my own soul would choose

For the shelter you gave and the joy that you bring

I lift up my voice and I just have to sing

You are my only sister, with a beautiful heart

A gift from above that sets you apart

I could never replace you, you mean the world to me

You are the blessing I needed to see

I love you, Amanda, I want you to know

God's love is shining wherever you go