and here's to so many more
Tonight to you honor
and champagne we pour
To give our due for
what's always been yours
That which you deflected
so others might soar
I suspect that
most are like me
We shudder to ponder
what life might be
If God had not given
to us so free
The splendor of you
for us all to see
We would not know
the bond of a sister
The eldest of which
would stand back to spur
Her brothers to glory
as you meekly transferred
Attention away
and to them you'd prefer
No, we would not 
know
the touch of a mother
That tender kiss
affection like none other
A word to the wise
and never a bother
To give of yourself
just like your (F)father
And we sure would not know
a faithful, dear friend
Whether golfing, or dining,
or praying to tend
The needs of them all
you condescend
That they all might flourish
and conversely ascend
Nor would we know
a caring grandma
Who always remembers
occasions of awe,
The grandchildren with you
never feel flawed
They'd rather be near
than ever withdraw
And Dad could not know
the sweetest of wife
Who always forgave
and served without strife
You freely sacrificed
some pleasures of life
To give to your husband
honor with rife
(I, suspect, that...)
If your parents were here
they'd know not a daughter
Who treasured them so
like a wellspring of water
Pure and refreshing
like a song from the Psalter
You'd bring them a smile
their heart not to falter
And so (Mom) we
hope
you surely realize
That you are influencing
o' so many of our lives
By just being you
we all seem to thrive
We're just that much better
with you by our sides
So happy fourscore
and so many more
Our wishes for you
and God we implore
To know without question
that you’re created for
The reflection of love
in Jesus we adore
We love you,
