Gayle

You had a way of slowing the rush

Making me feel like the only one there

A kind-hearted spirit, a comforting hush

Pouring out grace in the time that you'd share

You were a listener, patient and still

Holding my worries and calming the tide

I look at the space that you used to fill

And feel all the love that you left by my side

Thank you for being the mother you were

Loving and caring, so steady and brave

When I was down and I couldn't see clear

You always knew the right words to say

Heaven is holding you, Gayle, in its light

But I'll carry your heart in my own every day

I still hear your voice when I'm needing a guide

Explaining it all so I'd understand

You'd share all your wisdom with nothing to hide

Walking me through it and holding my hand

And when you were finished, you'd smile and you'd say

With a spark in your eye I could never forget

"That's my story and I'm sticking to it"

A beautiful truth that is echoing yet

Thank you for being the mother you were

Loving and caring, so steady and brave

When I was down and I couldn't see clear

You always knew the right words to say

Heaven is holding you, Gayle, in its light

But I'll carry your heart in my own every day

I lift up my hands for the gift of your life

A beacon of hope through the shadows and strife

You lifted me up when my spirit was low

You planted the peace and you watched it all grow

I'm thanking the Lord for the days we were given

For the beautiful grace of a mother from heaven

Thank you for being the mother you were

Loving and caring, so steady and brave

When I was down and I couldn't see clear

You always knew the right words to say

Heaven is holding you, Gayle, in its light

"That's my story," I still hear you say

And I'm sticking to the love that you gave