Life takes some crazy turns,
and where we thought we would be,
is not where we always end up.
We don't know what the future holds,
and where we will be or what we will be doing.
There are a few things in life you can depend on.
As you begin your journey to follow your dreams,
when you lose your way or you feel overwhelmed,
or you just need someone to talk to,
don't wait for me because I won't be behind you.
And don't try to run to catch up with me,
because I won't be ahead of you.
You should know I've always been and will always be,
right beside YOU ! ! !
(author unknown)

"Shine On"
(sung by: Jeff Carson)

Wherever you go, whatever you do
don't ever forget there's someone who believes in you.
When you're lost and weary, follow your heart.
Cuz you have a gift, you're one of a kind.
God put you on this earth so you could shine.
You don't have to be afraid of the dark.

Shine on, light up the world with your love,
with faith and desire, you can build a fire.
Shine on and let your dreams keep burning strong.
Oh, shine on . . . . . . . . . .

There will be days and there will be doubts,
there will be those who lie and let you down,
when you just have to rise above it all,
over the tears, over the pain,
and look for the rainbow in the pouring rain,
like a ray of sun at the crack of dawn.

Shine on, light up the world with your love,
with faith and desire, you can build a fire.
Shine on and let your dreams keep burning strong.
Oh, shine on . . . . . . . . . .

There's a star in every one of us,
just waiting to be born.
Take the chance, dance the dance,
it's what you've waited for.

Shine on, light up the world with your love,
with faith and desire, you can build a fire.
Shine on and let your dreams keep burning strong.
Oh, shine on . . . . . . . . . .

Message To My Daughter.....
Happy 13th birthday baby ! ! !

WOW... you're officially a "teenager"!!!
Bet you thought you'd never make it huh? Well... you DID!!!
I don't know where the last 13 years have gone...
but I wouldn't trade a single second for ANYTHING in the world.
You're my joy... my inspiration... my sunshine... my pride... my friend...
"MY LIFE".
I've done it all . . . . . I had YOU!
Not a day goes by that I don't learn something from you.
It's extremely hard to know if what I'm doing is always right.
You didn't come with a book... I'm going strictly by instinct.
I'm doing the best I can..... please remember.....
just when you think I'm the worse Mom in the world...
whatever I did to make you think that... that's when I love you the MOST.
And always... ALWAYS follow your dreams.
You have the ability to accomplish anything you set out to do.
Don't EVER "settle" for less.
Just when you think you've reached the top... keep reaching for more.
Along the way..... have fun... TONS of FUN..........
aaaaaaaaaaaaand.............
"SHINE ON"

I LOVE YOU... "infinity".....
Mom : )
~~~7/19/99~~~

One hundred years from now it will not matter
what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in,
how much money I had in my bank account,
nor what my clothes looked like.
But the world may be a little better
because I was important in the life of a child.
(author unknown)

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