The Mother Of Us All
Eighty years of memories
Eighty years of life
Born in Ogden, Utah
To a Farmer and his wife
Raised by faith and family
Grown on wool and wheat
A Rancher's first born daughter
So beautiful and sweet
Full of generosity
And kindness from the start
You met a Bartschi cowboy
Who went and stole your heart
You married in the temple
For all eternity
And then became the mother of
Our great big family
Six beloved children
With families of their own
'Grand' and 'Great-Grand' babies
Almost all have fully grown
You keep us in your daily thoughts
Remember us in prayer
Send birthday cards and Facebook posts
To let us know you care
We cherish every blanket
Each quilt you made by hand
They bring us warmth and comfort
And hold memories so grand
You spent your life in service
To church and family
A wonderful example
Of Christ's pure charity
You taught us what's important
By showing us the way
To love and serve our neighbors
Each and every day
We love you Grandma Karolyn
Though you think your work is small
We owe our lives to you
The 'Grand' mother of us all
