Michelle

We grew up chasing summer waves down by the sandy shore

Splashing in the backyard pool, and always wanting more

Then winter brought the open house on every Christmas Eve

Mom and Dad made holidays so magic to believe

Christmas Day was perfect, the best one of the year

I hold those childhood memories so incredibly dear

Michelle, you have a giving heart that's always shining out

You're beautiful inside and out, of that there is no doubt

Whenever I might need you, you're right there to defend

More than just my sister, you're my very best friend

I'm the luckiest big sister, and my heart is full of pride

Just knowing that I get to walk this life right by your side

Now I watch you with your family, a mother who is strong

A grandma who can fix a scrape when anything goes wrong

Whenever I have heavy thoughts, you always lend an ear

You're such a steady listener, you wipe away the fear

You're always stepping up to help, no matter what I need

A kind and gentle spirit in every word and deed

Michelle, you have a giving heart that's always shining out

You're beautiful inside and out, of that there is no doubt

Whenever I might need you, you're right there to defend

More than just my sister, you're my very best friend

I'm the luckiest big sister, and my heart is full of pride

Just knowing that I get to walk this life right by your side

When we lost Mom and Dad, the skies were turning gray

But you found that old cassette tape tucked so far away

We sat and hit the play button, just the two of us alone

Hearing their sweet voices brought our aching hearts right home

Michelle, you have a giving heart that's always shining out

You're beautiful inside and out, of that there is no doubt

Whenever I might need you, you're right there to defend

More than just my sister, you're my very best friend

I have so much love for you, and I'm so proud to say

I'm your lucky big sister, today and every day