Christmas time was coming, and she didn’t know what to do
Eight kids and just one mommy and everyone needed shoes.
The cupboards were bare, and their arms were cold because coats were needed too
Eight kids and just one Mommy and she didn’t know what to do
Eight kids and just one Mommy were never out of sight
A Neighbor watched through the windows, as we said our prayers at night
They watched as we walked or asked for rides to church
Each Sunday without fail, as we continued with our search.
Eight kids and just one Mommy and our clothes were always clean
We never cussed or said cruel words, that might be petty or mean
We also could be trusted, to do our school work each night
Mommy was working two jobs, so we did it without a fight
Christmas eve was here, and she didn’t know what to do
We gathered around her chair, and told her “We loved her too”
Family Prayer was said, and we all went off to sleep
Eight kids and just one Mommy, who loved each one for keeps
The Mommy had just finished her prayer, thanking God for her life
Eight kids might be handful, but she welcomed the loving strife
She asked for help for all Eight, but asked for none for herself
She gave thanks that she could work and still put food on the shelf
There was a slight knock on the door as she headed for bed, she wondered who would this be
The light were all out and the prayers were said, then she looked outside to see
The Neighbor who had been watching, was standing in the snow
And along side of him was his family, and around them was a glow
His arms were full of boxes, and his family’s arms were too
The Neighbor who had been watching, knew exactly what to do
Their faces were filled with smiles, and their eyes were full of cheer
He told my Mom don’t worry
“Because we are Santa Claus this year”!
There were hats and coats and gloves and scarves
And shoes for everyone too
Eight kids and just one Mommy
And a Neighbor who knew what to do
Eight kids and just one Mommy, felt the blessing on Christmas day
Of having a Neighbor who had been watching, us live with Christ each day
A Neighbor and his Family, gave us all what mattered most
That Neighbor and Family, gave us all Love and Hope
The Mommy has gone to Heaven, where all Good Mothers go
But Eight kids still remember, The Neighbor who loved us so
Our faith in Christ and Men, is renewed fresh each year
When we all remember, “We’re Santa Claus this year” !