Yet find it hard to show it.

This poem is our way of telling you

How much we love and care for you.

(Mary)

When I learned all the sorrowful things you had gone through

As a woman in love, a mother, and a wife

I learned to quit whining about my small stuff

You gave me the inspiration to go on fighting

And never give up.

You never gave up on us,

How can I give up on you?

Thank you mother

For such a great gift.

(ROSIE)

Mother, I thank you for seeing in me

That beautiful rose only you could see

You always knew what to say

To make me feel loved.

You never failed me when I needed you

You were always there to pick me up

Whenever I was down

You always seemed so proud of me

No matter what others said.

I love you mother,

Unknowingly, you kept my soul alive.

(JOE)

Mother, I never knew what it was

Not to have a father

But you took his place without protest

You taught me to love my children

No matter what the circumstance

IN your own way, you were both parents t o me,

Something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life

Thank you mother, thank you for

Stepping in and taking that role

I will always love you for it.

(CATALINA)

Mother, I want to thank you for trusting in me

When you felt frightened and alone

I was the one you called for,

I don’t know if it was just circumstance

But in your need for me,

You taught me that it’s ok to feel vulnerable sometimes

And lean on someone’ shoulder.

To gather strength from loved ones

Whenever we feel lonely.

I love you for your teachings mother

My shoulder is always here for you.

(CAROLINA)

Mother, how can I forget the sacrifices you made

When I needed you the most

Laying in that hospital so young was frightening

But you never left my side.

You gave me strength to go on living

You showed me how much I was loved

And that without me, things just

Wouldn’t be the same.

Thank you mother, without you

I wouldn’t be here today.

Happy 79^th Birthday!

2-20-99

(Written by :Mary)

and is willing to trust you

with a friendship

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