Looking into her eyes, you will not be able to see all of the sacrifices, all of the sleepless nights
Working multiple jobs to provide, to survive: catering to those who don’t always appreciate her
A love like none other—her strength prevails above the rest
Fitted with armor, her sword and shield to protect what’s hers…to protect the future
She built a foundation that was not always pretty…the ugliness wanted to swallow her up, but
God’s divine power and destiny safeguarded her for better, for a joy she has never experienced
Do not give up, do not give in, hold your head up high and step it off
Are all of her days smooth sailing? Baby, no.
But she can smile a smile that declares nothing but the grace of God has brought her this far
And she will keep on living and learning, she will keep on keepin’ on
I honor your preservation of family, of holding fast to our legacy of resilience and power
I honor you for feeding the hungry, giving shelter to the homeless, clothing the poor
Knowing that in return, they could do nothing for you
May your strength reign in the lives you have touched
May the love that you share never be forgotten
