And stood by you through many tears
Though down here it was a rocky road
Up there you walk on streets of gold
When at times your friends were few
There was someone who always knew
He longed to take you home above
Waiting patiently with arms of love
Fondest memories of you will stay
With silver hair and eyes of gray
Your grown children you left behind
Are eleven treasures of the dearest kind
Though it seems you're far away
You'll always be in our hearts to stay
Until that day when we all meet again
For joy and laughter that will never end
