Handprints in the Sand

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Through the longest nights I couldn't see the dawn I held on tight and somehow carried on With four small hands to shelter from the storm I found my faith to keep them safe and warm So Angela, remember how you stood When staying strong was all you ever could [Chorus] You reached up for the stars and pulled one down You wear that light just like a crown Out of the dark you made a brand new start These little souls, they are your heart song Angela, you were strong all along [Verse 2] We made our prints in sand and morning light Tea with the bears, and movies late at night I whispered, "I will give you all the world" And built it up for every boy and girl From scrubbing floors to caps and gowns and pride No storm out there could pull me from their side [Chorus] You reached up for the stars and pulled one down You wear that light just like a crown Out of the dark you made a brand new start These little souls, they are your heart song Angela, you were strong all along [Bridge] Twenty years, and look how far we came They shine so bright, they carry on your name And if I could, I'd do it all again [Verse 3] Now they are thriving, happy, standing tall I'd fight the world to catch them if they fall The hands that held them still are holding on This is my hope, my new beginning song And Angela, you kept that promise true The love you gave came shining back to you [Outro] So look how far your gentle heart has grown You're never, ever walking on your own