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It is not by accident that the happiest people are those who make a
conscious effort to live useful lives. Their happiness, of course, is
not a shallow exhilaration where life is one continuous intoxicating
party. Rather, their happiness is a deep sense of inner peace that
comes when they believe their lives have meaning and that they are
making a difference for good in the world. ~ Ernest Fitzgerald
Mothers/Fathers Day
From the kids to their dad:
I know we mean the world to you, you've made that crystal clear
You'd give us anything we want, but that's not what keeps us near.
We know you've spoiled us rotten-there's more than meets the eye
You were always there for Jen and me and not just a dad on the fly.
You gave us our roots and you gave us our wings
And you always made sure we have the best that life brings.
Mart, it's important to let you know love and gratitude overflow
Instilling knowledge, and morals have helped us both to grow.
I attribute the success I have today to seeds you planted in youth
To grow into a man of integrity, trustworthy - a seeker of truth.
You never missed a game of mine since the time I was 8 years old
I love how we honor our differences you're a thinker I am bold.
You'd sacrifice the world for us and give us the shirt off your back
(I hope buying Jen's BMW won't cause you to live in a shack!)
We're fortunate you're here for us to talk on the phone everyday
To give us advice and wisdom to still help us on our journey's way.
Every day should be Father's Day to honor the hero you are
And in all of the world there's no greater dad -
in our hearts you are the star!
Mother's Day 2009
Dear Sharon star of Twitter, Green TV and of our life
Loving mom to Nate and Sienna Lee, supportive, loving wife.
Your love an insulation keeps us warm both night and day
Long lasting sense of humor and your smile lights our way.
You're energy efficient needing very little rest
As you tend to all our needs, helping us to be our best.
Run a business, doing play dates, cooking meals you do it all
Helping build a man cave, kissing boo boos when we fall.
Others 'green' with envy we're so blessed by who you are
On Mother's Day and every day, you're our shining star.
Our gratitude is endless, in this family you're the glue
You provide our strong foundation through life you see us through.
Happy Mother's Day With Love,
Dear Mom,
Having a mom overflowing with love
who supports everything that we do
Is the greatest gift we could have in our lives,
today's the day we focus on YOU!
For these past ten years you've done so much for us,
never flinch when we tell you our plan
Our crazy adventures - you bless every one
and tell us "why of course you can".
You ask everyone, everywhere pray for us,
include us in all of your life
Knowing you're there through thick and through thin,
reduces so much of our strife.
And speaking of thin, we're so proud of you
for doing what you want and need
Walking and eating and losing the weight,
to growth and independence you now pay heed.
When you're feeling happy and healthy and whole,
we feel the same way too
And you're our role model to guide us along,
to ourselves we strive to be true.
For most giving mother, you win the award,
you're there every step of the way
Fund raising, cheerleader, grandma to dogs,
the 'boys' love you and you make their day.
You're a woman who embodies God's vision of mom,
we thank you, we're ever so blessed
Happy Mother's Day mom we love you so much -
concisely put you're simply the best.