This is a one-shot based on how Lacey feels about being adopted by Julia. From Lacey's POV

I could never have imagined
The changes we've been through
That we would grow
To be so close
That I could feel brand new
You stepped into my life
Just when I thought my world would end
I'm blessed to call you mother
Blessed 'cause you're my friend

At first, when Julia found me all I wanted to do was to avoid seeing her ever again. Now I am so grateful that momma Julia found me and cared enough not to look the other way. My new family provides me with a feeling that I never thought I would have again. You make me feel how I felt before what Willie did to me. You make me feel safe and loved. I feel so blessed to call you my mommy, Julia. You make me feel like a brand new person and I have grown so close to you. I love you mommy.

I could never have imagined
The kindness in a touch
The million ways a smile can say
A heart can care so much
I never would've dreamed
I'd ever love this way again
I'm blessed to call you mother
Blessed 'cause you're my friend

After being hurt and abused time and time again in the foster system I could never have imagined that anyone could be so kind and care so much about me. When I first met you I was afraid that you would hurt me and it took me longer than I wanted to realize that you could never hurt me. I could never have imagined that I would ever love again. You're my mommy and I'm proud that you are. I love you.

You don't have to take her place
Just be who you are
An angel sent to fill the space
That once was in my heart

You don't have to take the place of my momma Janet. You just have to be who you are. You are the angel who was sent to fill the place of a mommy in my heart. Without you in my live I don't know where I would be. I probably would be still living on the streets so I'm thankful for the place that I have in your heart.

If I live to be a hundred
I never could repay
The debt of love that's adding up
And growing every day
I'm blessed because of you
You taught me broken hearts can mend
I'm blessed to call you mother
Blessed 'cause you're my friend

If I live to be a hundred I never could repay you for all the love you are showing me each and every day. The love that keeps on growing and wrapping itself around me like a hug. I'm blessed because of you, who taught me that a broken, mute orphan girl could mend. I'm blessed to call you mommy and blessed that you adopted me.

I'm blessed because of you who taught me
Broken hearts can mend
I'm blessed to call you mother
But most of all my friend
The best... the best of friends

I love you mommy Julia and I feel so blessed to be your daughter.

Love, Lacey Primrose Graham