From the recording With a little help from my friends
As part of her house concert series, Ann wrote a song for Patty. Patty had been laid off but was working hard and things were starting to fall into place.
Lyrics
I sat there stunned as the hours transpired
They told me I was no longer required
“Oh My God” kept running through my head
I’d been cutting back for some time
I listed my bills, every dime
Prioritized projects full speed ahead
Was this an unexpected blessing coming my way?
An unexpected blessing here today?
Then both of my tenants left
I didn’t let myself get bereft
I found two more without missing a beat
The letter from my bank was a first
Saying I would be reimbursed
The check they sent helped me make ends meet
Unexpected blessings coming my way
Unexpected blessings every day
I felt so blessed and humbled to be cared for beyond what I would have the courage to ask for
Organizing my home was time well spent
I happily quilted to my heart’s content
I gave away what I no longer needed
I haunted the library and checked out books
Faithful self-care was what it took
Gainful employment naturally proceeded
Unexpected blessings coming my way
Unexpected blessings every day