Spiritual to the core
                                                                       Adversity is overcome
                                                                       Loving by nature
                                                                       Listener by habit
                                                                       Inspires by example
                                                                       Everybody's friend

                                                                       Sings through the pain
                                                                       Asking the right questions
                                                                       Looks both ways
                                                                       Limits her expectations
                                                                       Initiates her share of work
                                                                       Endures the hurt of life

                                                                       Says I'm okay
                                                                       And goes about her tasks
                                                                       Lets others help
                                                                       Lift the load of daily stress
                                                                       Inviting loved ones who care
                                                                       Embracing all around her

                                                                       Silently prays for each of us
                                                                       Asking little for herself
                                                                       Lets bygones be bygones
                                                                       Lives life on life's terms
                                                                       Instead of holding on
                                                                       Eliminates useless burdens

                                                                       Sits in her evening chair
                                                                       Answers letters and calls
                                                                       Laughs over memories
                                                                       Learns something everyday
                                                                       In her quiet joyful way
                                                                       Eagerly leaning into tomorrow

                                                                       Sending greetings to all
                                                                       And gratitude plus
                                                                       Letting us know
                                                                       Latest news of healing
                                                                       In body and soul
                                                                       Encourages us to grow

                                                                       Spiritual to the core
                                                                       Asking the right questions
                                                                       Lets others help
                                                                       Lives life on life's terms
                                                                       In her quiet joyful way
                                                                       Encourages us to grow