This song was inspired by an incredible example of love and devotion through years of decline with Alzheimer's. Lyrics: Momma was, of course, the first to notice When Daddy’s mind would slip a time or two. She hoped she was imagining the problem But he just seemed to get more confused. She finds him trying to make some instant coffee Without a drop of water in the cup. She says, “Come back to bed. It’s just two-thirty.” But he’s convinced it’s time to be up. Another change, another challenge. What will it be today? But she’ll stay right there beside him Until the Lord takes him away. She makes his favorite snack ‘cause he feels hungry But he just stares, not knowing what to do. She helps him with a spoon to get him started But cannot leave until the task is through. Another change, another challenge. What will it be today? But she’ll stay right there beside him Until the Lord takes him away. She had no choice – she couldn’t handle (no, she couldn’t handle) All he needed near the end. But she is there every day to hold his hand And soothe him with her voice now and then. Another change, another challenge. What will it be today? But she’ll stay right there beside him Until the Lord takes him away. Until the Lord takes him away. (c) 2014 Jon Bingham