ruth

Between the quiet aisles of the store

I found a mentor who gave me so much more

You show me patience when I lose my way

With a quiet wisdom in the words you say

You have a nurturing and gentle hand

You always take the time to understand

Ruth, you bring out the very best in me

You embrace my quirks and let my spirit be

With a motherly heart and a guiding light

You make me want to reach a higher height

Your love and friendship is a precious gift

A steady anchor when I start to drift

I used to hide the parts I thought were strange

But your loving nature never asked for change

You just poured out your kindness every day

And chased the shadows of my doubt away

You lead with grace in everything you do

I am so incredibly lucky to know you

Ruth, you bring out the very best in me

You embrace my quirks and let my spirit be

With a motherly heart and a guiding light

You make me want to reach a higher height

Your love and friendship is a precious gift

A steady anchor when I start to drift

Because you accept me exactly as I am

I desire to be the best person that I can

You nurture the courage that was buried inside

With you in my corner, I don't have to hide

You show me the way with a comforting smile

And teach me life's lessons in every aisle

Ruth, you bring out the very best in me

You embrace my quirks and let my spirit be

With a motherly heart and a guiding light

You make me want to reach a higher height

Your love and friendship is a precious gift

A steady anchor when I start to drift

Yeah, your friendship is a gift so true

I'm stepping into my best because of you