Dorothy gainey

You walked a heavy road, you had a hard life

But you stood like a fortress through the darkest of night

Fierce and protective, the strongest I've known

You built a safe harbor, you made us a home

You loved every stranger, you loved every friend

Holding on to your grace right up to the end

You were never a burden, I need you to know

Though it breaks my own heart that I had to let go

I'm glad that the suffering can't touch you today

That the cancer and pain have been washed away

If God gave me a choice above all the others

Dorothy, I would always want you for my mother

I miss all our talks, taking you out to eat

I miss all the laughing we shared in the seat

Even when the shadows were trying to win

You fought through the dark with that beautiful grin

You poured out your heart for the kids as they grew

The grands and the great-grands were so loved by you

You were never a burden, I need you to know

Though it breaks my own heart that I had to let go

I'm glad that the suffering can't touch you today

That the cancer and pain have been washed away

If God gave me a choice above all the others

Dorothy, I would always want you for my mother

Now you're resting in glory, the struggle is done

Stepping out of the battle and into the sun

I'll carry your memory wherever I tread

Keeping the wisdom of everything you said

You gave me a love that is stronger than grief

And knowing you're healed brings my spirit relief

You were never a burden, I need you to know

Though it breaks my own heart that I had to let go

I'm glad that the suffering can't touch you today

That the cancer and pain have been washed away

If God gave me a choice above all the others

Dorothy, I would always want you for my mother