On Grandma Shively’s birthday
June 18, 1973
We saw another life begin
A girl named Amy Lee
Her older sister, Lisa
Three years older than she
They looked a lot alike
But were opposite as could be
You see, Lisa was neat
Everything in its place
Amy was different
Always running out of space
She had many interests
Music, sports and such
She loved the Detroit Pistons
And Dennis Rodman very much
Her personality was unique
She would be up and then down
We all agreed when she announced
That she would love to be a clown
She loved country music
And certainly had the passion
She even wrote some songs
And dressed in country fashion
Probably her first love
That really made her smile
Was a black Ford Tempo
That she drove around in style
Having a creative mind
It would constantly be busy
Seeking better ideas
Drove employers a little crazy
She didn’t fit their mold
Not that she didn’t care
Structure and routine
Became a frustrating snare
She jumps from job to job
Hoping she will find
Someone in the world
Who would appreciate her mind
One of those jobs
Was working at A.I.B.
But her creative side was stifled
It wasn’t the place to be
Then tragedy strikes
Amy loses a friend
A blow to her soul
Her world crashes in
She then discovers a strength
One only God can give
An example for us all
Through adversity how to live
At that tragic time
Her emotions at wits end
She needed a loving companion
Lexi became her friend
Amy had tough times
More than most could bear
But her faith sustained her
Knowing Jesus would always care
And finally it happens
She finds the perfect place
Meredith nurtures her talent
Without being in her face
When Amy met Ryan
It didn’t take long to see
That his good looks and disposition
Made him the perfect husband to be
Their personalities seemed to blend
Finding the middle was the key
Amy is quick to react
Ryan likes to sit back and see
By nature she is driven
Once her creative side kicked in
It said, “make candles”
And then the work began
Off to farmers market
Set her candles up to sell
Wow! They were so creative
Her sales did very well
The next creation for Amy
Came from Heaven above
Baby Morgan was born
For Ryan and Amy to love
Then came little Ashley
Born on a special day
You see her aunt and cousin
Were born the same week in May
And you may happen to notice
In Morgan and Ashley’s room
Creations they have made
DNA starting to bloom
Amy provides a home
Where imagination rules
The girls have freedom to create
Amy and Ryan supply the tools
Amy’s creative mind
Drives her behavior
But she reserves a spot
For her beloved Lord and Savior
And hard as it may seem
While being wife, mother, employee
She decides to study design
And obtain a college degree
Ah, the city of Pittsburgh
Where Steelers and Pirates are great
But we love its Art Institute
Where Amy will graduate
The Shively girls are unique
Each in their own way
They truly love each other
They connect most every day
Today we celebrate Amy
On this very special day
Wife, mother, college graduate
But there is one thing left to say
If grandmother Shively
Could have been here today
I’m sure she would join us in saying
We love you Amy
Have a Happy Birthday!!!
