MOTHER the NURTURER

Today is set aside to show appreciation, give good wishes, heap mountains of love, respect and honor upon the mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother who nurtured, mentored, and cared for you. This person who spent many days, nights, and countless hours wondering if you were safe,warm,hungry, or well. This person who shed tears of joy when you received recognition for completing the science, math, or English project timely; for making the winning shot, field goal, the putt, or the goalie for the team; for playing the band or concert music perfectly; for standing tall and maintaining moral standards when falsely accused, and for representing your family, friends and peers favorably.

This person has watched you grow to a stage of maturity that presented you with opportunities of development that often times caused you to seek for strength to persevere. This person watched and prayed as you learned that humility comes before honor...that perfection is not always rewarded, and all goals are not necessarily met...that some dreams turn into nightmares, and that some people are not always honest.

This person shared her experiences, challenges and successes with you. This person guided you...she was there as you learned that life is to be appreciated no matter what the situation. You learned that you make the decisions as how you will deal with your issues. This person was there to help you up if/when you had a fall. She was there...even though there were times that you felt alone. You could always look around and see her love covering you as she knew that God's love was covering her.

Your mother the nurturer.

HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!!!

MOTHER

MOTHER

Mother will help you find your way,

as you prepare to begin your day;

At your service she'll always be,

caring and praying for you to see;

As you mature,

that you'll be sure,

and understand,

God's purpose for you and His plan;

Mother desires what is best for her child,

thoughts of you causes her face to smile;

Cheerful thoughts occupies her mind,

as she guides you through barriers of time;

From conception to birth, all through your life...in her heart you'll always be,

For you're part of her...today...throughout eternity.

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May I help you?

At your service..

Yours now and forever.

Love, Always Mom

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POTTER'S MOLD

The love of many is waxing cold,

discouraged... forgotten

whose hand to hold;

Giving in to fear as in days of old;

losing sight of the end...

when the sky will scroll;

then Jesus appears within the cloud,

the trumpets sound...worship and praise

will be so loud;

He'll gather ev'ry watchful soul,

Keeping His promise

as the Prophets foretold;

Taking believers unto Himself,

for none of His will be left;

perfected in the Potter's mold,

With Him to forever be,

loosed from the bonds of slavery;

...doubt...fear...sin no more...

delivered from the enemy of God

...the evil liar;

...who's tossed down to his abode,

the place of brimstone, sulfur and fire.

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I CAN

I can only speak

the truth of what I know,

I can only witness

the facts of life as I grow,

I can only agree

to what is real to me,

I can only be sure

of what the Lord allows me to see,

I can only pray

that my brothers and sisters

find their way,

I can truly say,

"I know God loves us all

each and ev'ry day."

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CHERISH

As we arise from slumber and sleep,

eyes open...

stretching and yawning,

let's hold fast to each day's dawning,

Let's appreciate God's breath,

ev'ry second,

ev'ry minute,

ev'ry hour,

we're still here...

by God's power,

we didn't embrace the kiss of death;

Let's reach high...

reach for the stars,

smile at the big blue sky;

be happy,

be glad,

no time to be sad;

Let's applaud our blessed existance,

our life is not by chance,

We're God's choice,

and God's plan;

So, as we kneel to worship and pray;

Let's cherish this and ev'ry day.

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LET LOVE BE LOVE

Love is not:

...a giddy emotion,

...a sex appeal,

...a well written song,

...or a moment in time;

Love is:

...a reality to suffer,

...a walk by 'faith',

...a language of truth,

...and a state of being.

LOVE......GIVES.

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YOU

Much joy and sunshine you bring,

As fresh as a day of Spring;

In a very special way....

your care and concern

day by day,

you're hoping, trusting, believing

and looking forward to receiving;

eternal happiness...

your goal...

locked deep within your soul;

This desire... buried as deep as depth,

...there to remain...

with all your hope and love...

you're willing to share till nothing is left,

with the special someone who feels the same;

You're one of a kind...a very special breed,

you occupy thoughts of the mind;

Your love...forever... as you work out your plan,

for you know if there's failure...you'll try again;

You believe you can make things work,

in your time and at your command;

While reaching for the stars and holding on tight,

so when the sun goes down...

your dreams are sure

to take you through the night.

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