You're always there at the right time
When there's no one else around
You listen to my worries
And pick me up when I am down

You've been there by my side
Whenever I needed you
You drop everything to help me
When you have better things to do

I love you like the sister
That I never really had
You can always make me smile
Even when times are bad

I know that sometimes on my part
I could be a better friend
And yet you still help me out
Your hand you always lend

I promise you, here and now
That I'm always here for you
No matter what, forevermore
Until this very world is through

For Katie Baca - © KLLK 2004

*Author's Note: Katie's been there for me since the sixth
grade, and my family and I now affectionately refer to her
as the "foster daughter"/"sister".*