The Grace That Kept Us Whole

Lyrics

[Verse 1] There's a house on a quiet street In a small town where the sidewalks meet Where a doctor opened up his door And said these children are mine forevermore Eight hearts learning how to beat as one Held together by a woman's love [Chorus] She was the grace that kept us whole The steady light, the gentle soul With tender hands and faithful prayers She carried more than her own share A mother's love, a sacred thread Woven through each word she said [Verse 2] Sunday mornings, candles burning low She'd kneel in faith and let her mercy flow Gave her time to anyone in need Dotty planted every kindness like a seed Five of his, and five she called her own She made that crowded house a home [Chorus] She was the grace that kept us whole The steady light, the gentle soul With tender hands and faithful prayers She carried more than her own share A mother's love, a sacred thread Woven through each word she said [Bridge] Now the silence sits where laughter rang And the ones who left took part of everything Two who flew ahead now hold her close They're with Dotty where it matters most [Verse 3] The thread she tied has come unwound We're like strangers scattered all around But I still hear her voice some nights Calling us back to the porch light And I believe what Dotty gave Still lives in us, still finds a way [Chorus] She was the grace that kept us whole The steady light, the gentle soul With tender hands and faithful prayers She carried more than her own share A mother's love, a sacred thread Woven through each word she said [Outro] Mom, I miss you every day But your love won't fade away Dotty, you're the best of me My heart, my home, my family