Debbie, Our Guiding Light
By Thomas B. Heffner
(Verse 1)
In a chair by the window, with tea and a smile,
She's watched generations grow all the while.
With stories and laughter, she tenderly shares,
And each word she speaks shows how deeply she cares.
(Pre-Chorus)
Through the years may weigh heavy and time may not wait,
Her heart never falters, her love doesn't fade.
(Chorus)
Oh Debbie, our beacon, our rose in the rain,, your soul shinning With Teddy Bears watching and love that remains.
Your spirit still dances, your soul shining bright-
You're our gentle defender, our warmest of light.
(Verse 2)
She raised up a family with hands soft but strong,
Her kindness a melody, her patience a song.
Now Abbey, her angel, brings joy to her days,
With laughter and hugs in the sweetest of ways.
(Pre-Chorus)
The world feels much warmer wherever you go,
You've given us roots, and you've helped us to grow.
(Chorus)
Oh Debbie, our beacon, our rose in the rain,
With Teddy Bears watching and love that remains.
Your spirit still dances, your soul shining bright-
You're our gentle defender, our warmest of light.
(Verse 3)
Each bear on the shelf is a gift from above,
A token of years filled with memory and love.
Your dear Larry now watches from Heaven's embrace,
Still guarding your heart with an angel's grace.
(Pre-Chorus)
Though he's gone from this world, he's never too far,
You feel him at night in the light of a star.
(Chorus)
Oh Debbie, our beacon, our rose in the rain,
With Teddy Bears watching and love that remains.
Your spirit still dances, your soul shining bright-
You're our gentle defender, our warmest of light.
(Verse 4)
Your smile lifts the shadows, your strength gives us hope,
In life's darkest trials, you help us all cope.
You've taught us to fight, but to soften the blow,
With grace in your heart and a God-given glow.
(Pre-Chorus)
No illness can dim what the soul lets us see-
You're still standing tall, where we all long to be.
(Chorus)
Oh Debbie, our beacon, our rose in the rain,
With Teddy Bears watching and love that remains.
Your spirit still dances, your soul shining bright-
You're our gentle defender, our warmest of light.
(Verse 5)
So here's to a lady of beauty and grace,
With fire in her soul and joy on her face.
We honor you, Debbie, in each passing year-
You're treasured, you're cherished, you're always held dear.
(Final Pre-Chorus)
When we speak of true love, we speak of your name-
In the book of our hearts, you're carved into flame.
(Final Chorus (with orchestral swell))
Oh Debbie, our beacon, our rose in the rain,
With Teddy Bears watching and love that remains.
Your spirit still dances, your soul shining bright-
You're our gentle defender...
Our warmest of light.