Abbey's Journey

Verse 1: Born in New York in 1844 Abbey Vaux, a farmer's daughter With five siblings by her side Westward bound, they'd ride together To Wisconsin's prairie land Where a young girl turned to woman And she gave her heart and hand Verse 2: Married young to D.J. Smith Five children blessed their union Two sweet angels called too soon To heaven's sweet communion Moving west through wind and rain Iowa to Kansas plain Following dreams like morning trains Chorus: Abbey Smith, she crossed the nation Pioneer with determination From New York to California's shore Through joy and grief, she persevered Built a life year after year Left her mark on history's door Verse 3: Skilled with needle, thread, and trim Making hats and sewing dresses While her family grew and changed Through triumphs and distresses Letters kept her memories strong As the miles grew long and longer California called her on Chorus: Abbey Smith, she crossed the nation Pioneer with determination From New York to California's shore Through joy and grief, she persevered Built a life year after year Left her mark on history's door Bridge: From horse and buggy days To a new century's dawn She watched the world transform As time marched on and on Three grandchildren to love New stories to unfold In San Diego's warmth Her final tales were told Verse 4: Eighty-seven years of grace Through a nation's transformation From Atlantic's rocky coast To Pacific's destination Mother, grandmother, pioneer Her legacy lives on so clear In the hearts of those held dear Outro: Abbey Smith, your journey's ended But your story's still suspended In the pages of our time Pioneer woman, brave and true We sing these words remembering you Abbey Smith, we sing for you