Daughter of Mine

Daughter of Mine (for Terra)

Beautiful baby girl
You were born so early
and yet so strong.
You had the will to survive
Despite all the odds

Your brothers’ best friend
And favourite playmate
Always there for him
And never made him wait

You take life cautiously
every step of the way
One step at a time
and day to day

A caring little sister
A loving best friend
Material things meant
less then your friends

As a youngster you were
always timid and shy
Then you met your special guy

A college graduate with honors
You made us so proud
Caring for others
with never a frown

A loving mother and wife to be
Nothing more important to you
Then your family.

Our life has been hectic
And always you soar
Above all the chaos
Just know that I
Could never love you more

Love Mom

Meant to Be

Meant To Be (for James and those who love him)

White blonde hair and big blue eyes
Sleeping calmly, rarely a sound
Who knew how sick you were
Surgery after surgery
Never giving up
My baby you were meant to be...

Bubbly and boisterous
Mischievous and witty
Making me laugh all the while
My boy you were meant to be.....

Determined to help other children
Going door to door for Variety,
Folkfest, Jazzfest you worked them all
Never saying why me
A volunteer you were meant to be.....

Riding your bike
Singing along the way
Playing with your sis
Never a dull day
A brother you were meant to be.....

Exploring your community
Teaching others along the way
Singing and spinning without a care
A young man you were meant to be...

Playing with your niece and nephew
You look at them with admiration
An uncle you were meant to be....
A lot of love and more to give
You find Liisa, your lady love
The sparkle in your eyes when you make her smile
A boyfriend you were Meant to be......

Life has been a struggle
You have never taken for granted
You have far surpassed the medical profession expectations
You have more singing to do
A strong man you are meant to be.....

Love Mom