Little Angel

Just Me

Who knows how far to trust a friend,
How far to hate a foe?
Just when to speak a kindly Yes,
And when a sturdy No?
Who knows – the grim old Grecian sage
Says gravely, from my shelf,
The wisest man in all the world
Is he who knows himself.


Know me? The "true" me? Well, that's not the easiest thing in the world to do... but then, it's not the hardest either. I'm my own person... there's no one 'just like me' ... and I like it that way. I have these feelings, they are deep down inside of me - and a part of me... until you know those feelings, you can not know the true me.

Through my years of growing and understanding - there have been many people that have touched my life and my heart, in many ways... They have helped me grow in more ways than they will ever know. I salute these very special people - they have helped mold me into the person that I am today.

To my father... 
the world's most generous, loving, kindest person.

You daddy, have shown me right from wrong with kindness, understanding and unconditional love. You held my hand, and you shall always hold my heart.

At times when I was scared... you didn't walk behind me and you didn't walk in front - you gently guided at my side, allowing me to lean on your shoulder if I needed reassurance. Daddy, I could have not been blessed with a more wonderful father.

Diane

Only beginning the journey
Many a mile to go
Little feet, how they patter
Wandering to and fro.

Trying again so bravely
Laughing in baby glee
Hiding its face in mother's lap
Proud as a baby can be

Tottering now and falling
Eyes that are going to cry
Kisses and plenty of love words
Willing again to try.

I think back to the special things we did together... The wonderful stories you told me and walks in the woods by the creek will always be wonderful memories for me.

Planting my first tree, watching it grow - and then, my first harvest of the apples from that tree. Took such a long time to nurture - that reminds me of all you put forth for your children. You always gave everything you had to give and more. God knew what he was doing when he created you... and then he broke the mold. How could I have been more fortunate. I could not have been.

 

Dad

I'm not that little child anymore Daddy, but I will always be your little girl.
In Memory of my father

If ever there's a moment
When you need a friend to listen,
If ever someone can reach out
To dry the tears that glisten,
I'll be there.

If ever you have special needs
And hope someone will see them,
If ever you have secrets
And would like a friend to free them,
I'll be there.

If you just need encouragement
To help you on your way
If you just need a cheerful voice
To pull you through the day
I'll be there.

If you need one who cares a lot
And thinks about you often,
If you need one who shares your hopes -
Your worries strives to soften,
I'll be there.

If you would like to be yourself
With someone who respects you,
If you need one who understands

How all of life affects you,
I'll be there.

Special friends are treasures from heaven. The one that knows exactly what you are thinking before you think it! That, is a special friend.


Kelly & Jenna

Friendships don't 'just happen' - they grow, much as a child does... into something very special.

Some friendships last a lifetime, while others only last in our hearts. I often think back to all of the special times I have spent with friends. It only makes me realize again what a wonderful part they have played in so many of my favorite memories.

Kelly - thank you for being such a special friend. The whole time, you have made my days so much brighter, while giving me a sunny tomorrow.

Pratt & OB1I have never really wondered if I have entertained an angel without knowing.... because I definitely know of two!

Pratt & OB1 - you are gifts with wings! How could so much kindness be wrapped inside of a person... I shall not question. Thank you dearly for your undivided attention, nursing and nurturing. My holidays were much brighter when there was so much grief in my life... you took all of the pain away.

Some people come into our lives and quietly go

Others leave footprints in our hearts...
and we are never the same.

Diane & Scott
Ruby

Thank you all - Just for being you.... and a part of my life!

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