Bio Kids: Thank You for Letting Me Dream

There were roads I could not see, Dreams that only lived in me. I prayed that love could build a bridge Across two worlds so far apart. You could've told me from the start, "Mom, don't give away your heart." But instead you walked beside me, Holding hope with gentle hands. You welcomed someone I held dear, Never asking me to choose. You already had a father, Yet somehow you made more room. You didn't love him out of duty, Or because you had to. You simply loved the man I loved... And that was love enough for you. You let me dream... Even when you saw the ending. You let me hope... Though your heart already knew. You carried my dreams so tenderly, Never trying to take them away. When they finally broke, You gathered every piece... And loved me anyway. Seventeen years came and went, Filled with prayers and good intent. I kept believing love would heal Every wound that time had made. You never laughed. You never sighed. You never said, "I told you so." You simply waited... Quietly... Ready when it hurt to let me know I'd never walk alone. Now I finally understand What you've always known. Love can open every door... But hearts must choose their own. You couldn't spare me all the tears, Or change another's mind. But you became the steady place Where I would always find... Home. You let me dream... And when my dream was over, You never counted all the years Or measured all the cost. Instead you wrapped your arms around me, Loved the man I chose, Loved the life we built together, Loved us both. My wonderful children~ Lauren... Thomas... Josh... Nick... If every mother Could receive the gift you've given me, The world would know A little more of Heaven. Thank you For trusting my heart. For loving Rick. For believing in me. Most of all... Thank you For letting me dream.