You helped me from the very start br I was discouraged and sad br But through the years with all your help br Now my life is not so bad. br br I have made it through many scary things br And you were there to lend an ear br Helping me with suggestions that I took br Which alleviated my fear. br br It’s tough to say all I want to say br In conveying how much you’ve meant to me br Most of all I’ve learned from you br How to live my life joyously and free. br br Free from sorrow and worry br Free from hurts and pain br You taught me I could be strong br Courage I did gain. br br You helped me let go of the past br So I can live well today br You showed me I am worthwhile br And being me is okay. br br Taught me to change my thinking br And no longer put myself down br I have left hurtful people br Desiring nice ones around. br br I have learned to stand on my own br To be all that I can be br This is what you helped me to do br Now I can be the real me. br br It is so hard to say good-bye br To such a caring person like you br But you are wished the very best br For all your good dreams to all come true.