Laura

I was four years old when you went to the ward

You promised a gift I would always adore

You walked through the door and I looked up at you

"Mommy, you brought me a baby," it was true

You were fiercely protective, a shield in the night

Guarding your babies and holding us tight

An awesome mother in all that you did

Pouring your heart into both of your kids

Laura, my mother, my all-time hero

Walking the valley, you let no fear show

You never cried and you never complained

You carried your grace through the terminal pain

You mean more to me than the air that I breathe

I still need you, Mommy, in the quiet I grieve

I learned how to love from the strength that you grew

I watched over my brother, inspired by you

If someone would hurt him, I made sure they knew

I'd stand up and fight, I was protective too

And when the time came and the shadows grew long

I cared for you solely, I tried to be strong

I stayed by your side till your very last breath

I held you alone till the moment of rest

Laura, my mother, my all-time hero

Walking the valley, you let no fear show

You never cried and you never complained

You carried your grace through the terminal pain

You mean more to me than the air that I breathe

I still need you, Mommy, in the quiet I grieve

I loved you much more than my words can ever say

I look for your light at the end of the day

I miss you so bad that it hurts deep inside of my soul

Without you beside me, I'll never feel whole

You were my sanctuary, steady and brave

I'll honor the beautiful life that you gave

Laura, my mother, my all-time hero

Walking the valley, you let no fear show

You never cried and you never complained

You carried your grace through the terminal pain

You mean more to me than the air that I breathe

I still need you, Mommy, I still need you with me