My heart is beating rapidly, my clothes are soaked in sweat. If there’s anything that I fear more, I haven’t found it yet. I am terrified and shaking and wish that I could run, but know there is no backing out. if victory’s to be won. There’s one with...
Family Poems
A Mother Just Like You
Mom, If I could make a wish and have that wish come true, Every child on earth would have a mother just like you. Every house would be a home where peace and love reside, And the happy sound of laughter would be often heard inside. Through teachings and example all...
A Prayer For My Son
Dear Lord Your gifts are many and I’m grateful for each one. I especially want to thank You for the gift of my dear son. No parent could be prouder. No son could bring more joy. And no one in this big wide world is loved more than my boy. ...
Angel Mother
Hidden deeply in my mind, although I always I knew; Someday in time I ‘d have to face the pain of losing you. Oh how I miss you, Mother. Your smile and loving touch. Until now I didn’t know that it would hurt this much. You gave me life and loved me,...
Before
Let us not wait until too late for us to realize; It’s always best when love’s expressed “before”a loved one dies.
Blended Family Recipe
Put a good and honest man into a mixing pan. Combine one loving woman and blend well with the man. Add the children of the man, and the woman’s children too. Mix them all together as you would a pot of stew. Slowly stir in patience. It will...
Compliments
I’ve been told that I am thoughtful, that my feet are on the ground. Some say that I am likable and fun to be around. It’s been said that to my principals I stand firm and true. That I’m dependable and honest in the things I say and do. But the...
Cookies & Kisses
Grandma, I am wishing I could visit you today. Like when I was little and came over for a stay. How I loved your cookies from the oven, nice and hot. No one made them better and I always ate a lot. I remember, too, your kisses when I would come to...
Forever & Always
Oh, my dear family, I wish that you knew my joy here in heaven while waiting for you. The veil has been lifted and I understand the wisdom and love in God’s wonderful plan. Be at peace and have faith that though I have gone, bonds made on earth, in heaven...
Grandpa’s Balloon
The little child’s red balloon sailed quickly to the sky. She’d lost her grip upon the string and soon began to cry. I watched her mother pick her up and dry her tearful eyes. And as she spoke I realized this mom was very wise. She said,...