Thanks Stories

  Do you, like me, sometimes ponder why things happen to be? Do you ever pause to consider what really is the cause? Do you ever wonder or marvel at what really is amazingly clever: why two separate people become entwined to love and mate? In this mystery play with its cast of millions how come my needle was plucked out of the hay? I ask, what did I do to be so blessed? How come I even got to meet you? What power surge en...

To all the Mother'sWho gave birthTo all the Mother'sWho adopted childrenSay thanks to each and every one of themFor taking care of us when we are sickThanks for guiding usTeaching us right from wrongThanks to all the Mother'sWho play and listen to all the things we have to sayThanks to all the Mother'sWho let us be ourselvesEach mother is uniqueJust as her child is to herThank you for being you MomWe love you!

The past few months You have been my rock Spending time together each day Sharing our lives, Slowly growing closer You know me well enough That if I say”I’m fine” You know when I’m not. You were the one I turned toThe day I needed help I was so upset And you just held me close Allowing me to cry Until, I was ready to talk. I want you to know How grateful I am For you listening without judging Offering advice and support....

The Black Granite Wall I stand in solemn awe, staring at names etched into this polished black granite wall. Too many names can not read them all, nor can I contain myself tears begin to fall. These men and women who left husband, wife, children alone to give their lives in a combat zone. I stand in solemn awe, my reflection’s on this black granite wall. a free man’s staring back at me. Because fifty-eight thousand two-hu...

Did I ever tell you how much I adore your mind, dear friend? A shard of cutting brilliance and delight It inspires me to be more than I am A dance between the two of us – one leading then the other Not a waltz, more a Charleston Maybe modern dance, perhaps?Did I ever tell you how much I adore your heart, my mother? Full of compassion and caring It inspires me to be more like you Look how you took us all on, even my cousin...