Krista grew up in the country

Lived next to her Grandma's place

Grandpa's fields stretched wide

An endless open space

Best friend was her cousin

Wrestling in the dirt

Climbing those old oak trees

Never minding a scraped-up shirt

Fireflies in mason jars

A summer evening's glow

Running barefoot through the grass

Where wildflowers grow

Two little sisters

Kayla and Kelsey too

Learning life's lessons

In a world they never knew

Raised by her daddy

A working man so proud

Taught her strength and honesty

Head never in a cloud

From dawn till the stars lit

They made their family stand

In a simple rural home

Where love was always grand

Krista laughed and cried

Through those tender years

With a cousin by her side

And never any fears

Rivers ran and seasons changed

Time moved like the breeze

In the heart of the countryside

Life was full of ease

Harvest moons and Sunday prayers

A life that's truly blessed

Hayrides in the autumn

Nights of peaceful rest

With Kayla and Kelsey

Hands held tight in line

Their daddy's love was shelter

Both a guide and sign

Raised by her daddy

A working man so proud

Taught her strength and honesty

Head never in a cloud

From dawn till the stars lit

They made their family stand

In a simple rural home

Where love was always grand