Throughout my entire life, I have been someone my friends could turn to at anytime of day or night when they needed to talk. I like being the one with the "big shoulders". I am, by nature, a helper and love to give of myself in any way possible. Right now someone I love very much is going through a rough and critical time in her life. She is an amazing woman, mother and an incredible friend. I hope these words will reach out to anyone who may be going through similar changes in their lives.
As you sit down and ponder
what skills you possess
don’t sell yourself short
don’t worry or stress
you have all the qualities
you have all the skills
you have done your best
through all of life’s ills
you’ve done more than most
and should hold your head high
most people don’t know how
or they don’t even try
you have dealt with the worst
anyone could ever fear
with a child who was sick
you held fast and clear
you have strength and resolve
which many now lack
you held up your family
carried the load on your back
you did all of the fetching
the mowing and the chores
you balanced the budgets
you mended their sores
you always kept things running
at the shop or at home
you did all this knowing
you were doing it alone
yet somehow you managed
to make it through everyday
you did your best
so to you I say
you will make it through this
you’re stronger than most
you have the will of an army
no one even comes close
it seems like a mountain
this hill you now climb
but the pinnacle's in reach
you will summit with time
your resolve is your strength
take each day one by one
but this you already know
its how things get done
take each day as you can
one foot then the other
you’re an amazing woman
and an incredible mother
so as you sit there and ask
“what skills have I learned?”
while I think you have many
the most important were earned
you have pushed through
and forged your way
to resolve every crisis
to the end of each day
you have done things in your life
most people can’t handle
business owner and mother
burned both ends of the candle
your focus has been on others
and now this is for you
you will reach your goals
and you know what to do
so take each step knowing
you are never alone
you have many to help you
you are not on your own
reach out when you need to
don’t hesitate to ask
the people who love you
will assist in your task
this is a new beginning
a new day has dawned
each moment a blessing
for tomorrow and beyond
the path will become clear
have faith and stay strong
at the end of this journey
you will be where you belong
you will find your own pace
and things will improve
I promise you it gets better
You will find your groove
take pride in the knowledge
that you are a great mother
you have done your best
much more than any other
so as you sit
and ponder this notion
just remember you’re a mother
a mother in motion.
