She welcomed me into her family

With arms that were open wide

When adversity visited my life

She stood staunchly by my side

 

I lived in her home at the beginning

and never a cross word was said

We sat and we sewed together

Our love of crafts taken as read

 

Many years later I’m very grateful

For the training and love that she showed

I’m a mother-in-law now and promised to

take the path that she has honed

 

But daughters and sons-in-law remember

That love and care goes both ways

If you can show them how much you love them

It will last you the rest of your days