Velma

You made more sacrifices than my words could ever tell

Through every winding road we traveled, you always led me well

Even when my choices weren't the ones you would have made

You never walked away, your love for me has never frayed

We’ve shared so many miles, side by side across the years

My mother and my steady rock, who wiped away my tears

Oh Velma, you look beyond my faults and see my needs

You show a pure compassion in your words and in your deeds

You say, "If I can help somebody as I travel along,

Then my living has not been in vain," you are my living song

You lift my spirit higher with the grace that you bestow

A faithful, strong believer, everywhere you go

Now we might be miles apart, but when my body's weak

I only have to call you up to hear the truth you speak

When I am sick or injured, your advice is shining through

There is a healing comfort in the faithful things you do

You’ve faced your medical trials, every doctor, every test

But you stood upon the Word and let the Lord handle the rest

Oh Velma, you look beyond my faults and see my needs

You show a pure compassion in your words and in your deeds

You say, "If I can help somebody as I travel along,

Then my living has not been in vain," you are my living song

You lift my spirit higher with the grace that you bestow

A faithful, strong believer, everywhere you go

You call yourself an old Timex watch, stepping in the light

You take a lickin', keep on tickin', fighting the good fight

Through every storm and valley, your spirit stays so strong

Giving everything you have to help the world along

Oh Velma, you look beyond my faults and see my needs

You show a pure compassion in your words and in your deeds

You say, "If I can help somebody as I travel along,

Then my living has not been in vain," you are my living song

You lift my spirit higher with the grace that you bestow

A faithful, strong believer, everywhere you go

Yes, your living has not been in vain, I just want you to know!