Yolonda

I still thank the Lord for the day you were born

A beautiful gift on a bright early morn

I looked in your eyes as you took your first breath

And promised to hold you in life and in death

I didn't just get a new sister that day

I gained a companion to walk on my way

Oh, Yolonda, you are patient and kind

A nurturing soul with a beautiful mind

A wellspring of comfort on which I depend

I love you, my sister, my very best friend

Whenever I stumble, whenever I fall

I know I can trust you to answer the call

You listen so gently, you never pass blame

You speak to my spirit and whisper my name

Your kindness is steady, your love is so deep

A treasure of heaven I’m lucky to keep

Oh, Yolonda, you are patient and kind

A nurturing soul with a beautiful mind

A wellspring of comfort on which I depend

I love you, my sister, my very best friend

We’ve grown up together, just walking in grace

No matter the distance, no matter the space

And I just want to thank you, again and again

For always being my sister, and being my friend

Oh, Yolonda, you are patient and kind

A nurturing soul with a beautiful mind

A wellspring of comfort on which I depend

I love you, my sister, my very best friend

Yes, I love you, Yolonda, my very best friend