Our Family Celebrations

 Our family celebrations
Are favorite days of mine
When we all come together
To have a good ol' time

Talking, laughing, eating
Catching up and such
Just being with each other
I love you all so much!

Whatever the occasion
Or holiday may be
Our family celebrations 
Are the best of memories! 

You've Graduated! Way To Go!

You're somethin' else!

Do you know that?

Just take a look

Where you're now at

You're all grown up

Too fast it seems

About to chase

Those hopes and dreams

I am honestly

So proud of you!

You worked so hard

To make it thru!

Now here you are

And rightly so

You've graduated!

Way to go!

You've Got This

I know you're apprehensive

Unsure what's ahead

Imagination manipulating

The thoughts within your head

Waiting is never an easy thing

As it drags on day by day

While all those "what if" notions

Just lead the mind astray

But I believe you've got this!

Honestly I do

So hang in there and stay positive

I'm wishing the best for you!

You've Got Me All Wrong

The things you're saying are so unfair

And they're sure not true of me!

Maybe in your mind they somehow are

But I know differently!

You make me sound so terrible!

When that's not the way I am

How can you see me in such a way?

I just don't understand!

I'm not perfect by any means

I've got plenty of mistakes to show

But I'm not as bad as you're making out

I would never stoop that low!

It's really sad and disappointing

How everything has gone

You've got the facts all turned around

And you've got me all wrong!

You've Been So Supportive

You sure have been nice

And so inspiring too!

Believing in me

The way that you do!

You've always been there

Right from the start

While I've struggled along

Towards the dream in my heart

Sometimes it seems

I'll get nowhere at all

When I'm trying my best

Then just run into walls!

But your praise is encouraging

No matter how tough it gets

And I'm proud I can say

I haven't given up yet!

You've been so supportive!

And what a difference it makes

Thank you for everything!

You've really been great!

You've Asked Me To Forgive You

You've asked me to forgive you

For you're sorry as can be

And you never had intentions

Of ever hurting me

I've thought about it endlessly

The way you made me feel

So angry, sad and disappointed

I just wished it wasn't real!

But I've finally come to realize

That you've been hurting too

And there's alot of deep-down healing

For both of us to do

So I hope that you and I together

Can make a brand new start

I love you dearly - always will!

And I forgive you with all my heart!

You're Right

You and I

Have disagreed

Seeing things

Quite differently

But I've been thinking

And looking back

At all we said

At all the facts

And even though

I stood my ground

My point of view

Has turned around

With opened eyes

I've seen the light!

And all I can say is

By golly! You're right!

You're Ok With Me

Lately you seem really down

About who you feel you are

Thinking something's wrong with you

Like you're just not up to par

You see yourself as kind of odd

And think that's what they say

But you're not odd - you're just unique

And in a most endearing way!

You're easy to talk with and so funny too

Though sometimes I admit

Your sense of humor - bless your heart

Is off-the-wall a bit!

Don't change a thing though - you're very cool

And as nice as you can be

Who you are is who you are

And you're ok with me!

You're A Wonderful Friend

I'm sending you this

With all of my heart

To tell you sincerely

How terrific you are!

You've stuck right beside me

All the way thru!

Always loyal and supportive

And so good-hearted too!

And I want you to know

You're real special to me!

I'm sure glad we met

And I always will be!

I count you a blessing

Time and again!

You're a wonderful person!

You're a wonderful friend!

You Will Be Missed

You've got your nerve

Saying goodbye!

And leaving us here

With tears in our eyes!

What in the world

Are we going to do

Carrying on

Without any you?

You can't be replaced

You're too special to us

And our hearts are breaking

So we're raising a fuss!

It just won't be the same

Not anymore!

You will be missed

And that is for sure!

You Watch Me! I'll Fly!

I'm going to succeed!

I'll do it - you'll see

I'll learn and I'll try

To be all I can be!

With dreams in my heart

And faith as my wings

I'll reach for the sky

Where eagles can sing

When storms show no mercy

And toss me about

I'll jump on their backs

Just ride them right out!

Then gather my strength

And hold my head high

I will not be beaten!

You watch me! I'll fly!

You Turn So Against Me

I can't hold these feelings

Inside anymore

So I'm telling you now

Though I should have before

It seems I can't please you

No matter how hard I try

No matter how much I give

And I just don't know why!

You turn so against me!

Always putting me down

As if you don't like me

Or want me around

It makes me feel lousy!

And that's all it does

It sure doesn't help me

Or make me feel loved

Yet your love is one thing

That I really need!

Because all problems aside

You mean the whole world to me!

You Rock!

I'm sure you know already

How much you mean to me

I may not say it often enough

But that's how it always will be

I can't imagine my life at all

Without you being there

Even when we disagree

It's such a special thing we share

You're truly a beautiful person

And that's not just flattering talk

You really are - and in so many ways

Take it from me - You Rock!

You Really Hurt Me

If I didn't care

As much as I do

I wouldn't be feeling

So down and so blue

You really hurt me!

Though I guess I know

You may not have meant to

I'd like to think so

But I can't just forget

And then push it behind

It has no intentions

Of leaving my mind!

So I wanted to tell you

This hurting won't end

Till everything's right

Between us again!

You Need A Break

Last time we talked

You were down in the dumps

Not feeling too chipper

You've been taking some lumps

Seems like it's one thing

Then another - no luck!

And I'll bet that some days

You just hate to get up!

But get up you do

Bless your little heart

Even when you feel like

You're falling apart

So here's wishing you better days

With no crap to take!

Life's dealt you enough of it

You need a break!

You Make Me Mad

It's all your fault

So take the blame

And hang your head

In humble shame!

Because of you

I'm really stressed!

You put my patience

To the test!

You tick me off!

Rock my boat!

Rile me up!

And get my goat!

Not only that

You make me mad!

And now I'm feeling

Pretty bad!

It sure has been

One lousy day!

Oh well......

I love you anyway!

You Did It! You Quit!

You did it! You quit!

That's incredible news!

I'm delighted to hear it

And just real proud of you!

I know it's not easy

It has to take guts

To give up those cigarettes

That you liked so much

Those deadly companions!

Oh - you'll miss them awhile

It might be a challenge

And a bit of a trial

But someday - not too far

You'll tell folks with pride

"I am an x-smoker

And it's great to be alive!"

You Changed My Life

My heart was hurting

Really bad

And all I felt

Was really sad

I couldn't seem

To find a way

From that dark place

To the light of day

Then there you were!

So sweet! So right!

You walked on in

And changed my life!

Now I know

I'll make it thru

And with all my heart

I'm loving you!

You Can't Please Everyone

As long as I've known you

I can honestly say

The best you can do

Is always your way

Your heart is in everything

Big job or small

And I know if you did it

You gave it your all!

But lately you're stressing

It's not hard to see

You're doing too much

And I'll bet you agree

There's just so many hours

In one given day

And you can't please everyone

So stop trying - ok?

You Broke My Heart

I can't believe

What's going on

It's like a dream

That's gone all wrong!

You say you love me

Well if that's true

How could you

Have been so cruel?

I don't deserve

What you put out

Cause that is not

What love's about!

It's giving what

You hope to get

Consideration

Care - respect!

Instead you tear

My world apart

You did me wrong!

You broke my heart! 

You Are So Cool

I don't mean to gush

And make a big deal

I'd just like to tell you

The way that I feel

I want you to know

In my eyes you're tops!

I admire - respect

And really like you alot!

I like how you look

I like how you act

I like who you are

And that is a fact!

You've got it together!

So whatever you do

Don't change a thing

Because you are so cool!

You Are My Greatest Inspiration

Nobody's perfect - I know that

We all have faults indeed

But you really do come pretty close

At least you do to me

Just the way you live your life

Every day as it comes

With a wonderful upbeat attitude

And a big smile for everyone

Even sometimes when it gets so rough

And the strain is upon your brow

You give it all the heart you've got

And rise above it somehow

I truly truly admire you!

And can tell you quite honestly

You are my greatest inspiration!

And that you shall always be!

Wonderful Marvelous Pets

They steal our hearts with innocence

With faces we just adore!

And with all their own little special ways

Endearing them more and more

Some are sweet and affectionate

Others are loners and quiet

Some insist upon running the show

And some are an absolute riot!

But all are lovable and deserving too

Of good caring permanent homes

Where kindness and love are residing within

So they'll never feel lost and alone

For day by day they're sharing our lives

As devoted as family can get

Our beautiful - precious - delightfully charming

Wonderful - marvelous pets! 

When It Comes To Sexy

I've been checkin' you out

For a long long time

And it's really no wonder

Why you stay on my mind

There's so much about you

That drives me just wild!

Like the warmth in your eyes

And your beautiful smile

Like the sweet things you do

And the funny things you say

That can chase all my blues

And my troubles away

You melt me like butter

With your wonderful self!

And I sure can't say that

About anyone else!

There's no doubt about it

From my point of view

When it comes to sexy

Sexy is you!

Whatever!

Making decisions

To any degree

Is not up your alley

Obviously!

One minute you do

The next one you don't

You're thinking you will

Then thinking you won't

You should - no you shouldn't

You guess it's ok

It's yes - no it isn't

At least not today

It's this way - then that way

You come and you go

It can't be - it might be

It could be - who knows?

Oh well - Whatever!

It's a challenge - no doubt

So go rest your brain now

You'll figure it out!

What You're Thinking Isn't True

You always get to feeling really bad

Thinking things that make you really sad

But Honey - what you're thinking isn't true

There isn't anybody else but you!

If you could see you thru my loving eyes

I think you might be pleasantly surprised

You'd see the reasons why I love you so

You're special from your head right to your toes!

You've got just what it takes in every way

To make me glad to be alive each day

I wouldn't trade our life for being free

Your love is all I want - it's all I need!

I don't know what I'd do if you were gone

You're the spark that helps me carry on

So don't you ever worry where I'll be

You'll always be the only one for me!

What A Teacher!

With gratitude

That's running deep

I'd like to thank you

For teaching me

For sharing your knowledge

And taking time

To get it thru

This head of mine

With your generous patience

Always there

You really show

How much you care

You've got the gift!

I can tell

What a teacher!

You've taught me well!

Welcome Home

Every day

That you've been gone

Away from me

Has been too long!

There's been an ache

Within my heart

Ever since

We had to part

But now you're back

And life is new

So welcome home!

I do love you!

Was It Something I Said?

I've been trying to call you

But you never call back

Was it something I said?

What's up with that?

Did you break your finger?

Oh my! Sure hope not!

And if you lost your phone again

I sympathize alot!

Whatever the reason

I just want to say

Hope everything's fine

And call me - ok?

Trust Me - I'll Stay

Just a little something

I want you to know

And never to doubt it

However life goes

Whether everything's fine

And going alright

Or it's really a struggle

Just seeing the light

Even if sometimes

We get out of touch

Not getting along well

Arguing and such

I always will love you!

And I can honestly say

I'm in for the long run

Trust me - I'll stay!

Time To Let Go

There's something important

That I need to share

I don't mean to offend you

It's just that I care

I know you're hurting

Because you cannot forget

Past choices you've made

And now deeply regret

You'd go back and change it

If only you could

To do it right this time

You're sure that you would

Well - those feelings are human!

We all make mistakes

Some big ones - some little ones

But whatever the case

There does come a day

You must let your heart know

It's time to forgive yourself

It's time to let go!

This Too Shall Pass

I realize that lately

You've been feeling real bad

Just so overwhelmed

With the problems you've had

Trying to figure

Which way to go

Looking for answers

That you need to know

It's a hard place to be in

A tough time no doubt

But while you are struggling

To work it all out

Try to remember

Storms never do last

And like those gone before it

This too shall pass!

This Stupid Computer!

Hello there

Don't mind me

I'm just ticked off

As I can be!

I need to vent

A little bit

Before I throw

One big ol' fit!

It wears me down

It makes me cringe

I'm at the mercy

Of this dang thing!

It won't behave

No matter what!

This stupid computer

Is driving me nuts!

This Special Day

It sure is exciting

When you hardly can wait

For something to happen

That's nothing but great!

Time seems to linger

And drag on and on

Then what do you know?

The time has all gone!

The waiting is over

And you're ready to start

With a gleam in your eyes

And a smile in your heart

So congratulations!

And best wishes too

May this special day

Be just as special as you!

This Kid's Somethin' Else

The first time I saw you

I thought to myself

"There's no doubt about it

This kid's somethin' else!"

And you've lived up to that

In more ways than one

I'm not quite the same

But it sure has been fun!

You've inspired my heart

And you've lightened my mood

Then challenged my patience

Till I just came unglued!

But I wouldn't have missed it!

Because no matter what

It's been worth every minute

And I love you so much!

And as I look at you now

I think to myself

"There's no doubt about it!

You're still somethin' else!"

Thinking Of You

You'd be surprised

Just how many times

For no particular reason

You're here on my mind

And I find myself wondering

How you're doing right then

With my honest intentions

To call....once again!

I know I get sidetracked

And fall out of touch

But you're never forgotten

You matter too much!

So when we seem distant

Whatever you do

Please know in your heart

I'm thinking of you!

The Sweetest Choice I Ever Made

I remember how I felt in the beginning

In my eyes you were perfect as could be

And somehow I knew absolutely

That you were the only one for me

When you told me your heart felt the same way

And you asked me to stay by your side

With joy and with love I accepted

That with you I'd forever abide

Now after all of these great years together

Thru good times and not so good too

Thru the best and the worst in our journey

I'm still just so crazy about you!

I've made lots of choices in my life

And I've questioned some - I have to say

But you my love - not for a second!

You're the sweetest choice I ever made!

The Rumor's Not True

When I heard about this

I could hardly believe

That people were saying

These things about me!

It hurts me so much!

And it's real hard to take

Sometimes I feel like

My heart will just break!

But I will get thru it!

I'll be ok

And my only defense

Is simply to say

I don't know where it started

And I don't know by who

But here's what I do know

The rumor's NOT true!

The Music You Make

From the very first time I heard you

I've been a fan all the way!

You are so cool and so talented

I swear - you just blow me away!

I can listen to you by the hour!

And sometimes that's what it takes

To forget all my cares and my troubles

Getting lost in the music you make

No matter if it's nice and easy

Or rocks with a beat going strong

It's obvious your heart's really in it

You bring so much life to a song!

There's no doubt about it in my mind

You're terrific! And I love what you do!

Thank you for making such a difference!

Take care and best wishes to you!

Thanks For The Laughter

Has anyone told you

You're a little bit nuts?

Sometimes I'm thinking

"That one's out of touch!"

The stories you tell

The faces you make

Complete with sound effects!

It's too much to take!

You get me hysterical

Till I hardly can breathe!

Then I have to sit down

Cause I'm weak in the knees!

You are so funny

It just blows me away!

You've got a great gift

And I would just like to say

That you make a difference

You certainly do!

So thanks for the laughter

And best wishes to you!

Thank You So Much

Thank you so much

For being right there

For giving your help

And showing you care

It's people like you

With a warm heart of gold

Who keep life from being

Unbearably cold!

To reach out to others

In such time of need

And lighten their load

Is special indeed!

So thank you again

Good wishes too

And may all of your kindness

Come right back to you!

Take A Number Please

I bust my butt like lots of folks

Working hard all week

Doing what I have to do

To get those ends to meet

For that I can't complain at all

And you can bet I won't

I know I'm lucky to have a job

When so many people don't!

But I'm not living on Easy Street

And things get tough sometimes

I pay as much as I can pay

Yet bills still fall behind

I'm honestly trying to get caught up

That's the best that I can do

So if you'll take a number please

You'll get your money too!

Sympathy

You're feeling terrible - aren't you?

That's a real bummer - I know!

It's lousy - unfair - and depressing

For life to be treating you so!

It's a shame and you don't deserve it!

Such misery to have to go thru

You poor suffering thing - how pathetic!

I sure feel sorry for you!

There now - don't you feel better?

Sympathy! Just what you need!

So enjoy it as long as it lasted

Cause that's all your getting from me!

Soulmates

I get the most beautiful feeling inside

Being together with you!

Wanting and loving you so very much

And really knowing that you love me too!

Talk about happy and dreams coming true

I had no idea what I'd missed!

You are the best thing that's happened to me

It sure can't get better than this!

Our future together is waiting on us

So we can move on from the past

You and me baby are just meant to be

Soulmates - together at last!

So You're Getting Married

So you're getting married!

Wow! That is great news!

And I want you to know

I'm real happy for you!

There is nothing sweeter

That I can think of

Than finding the right one

And falling in love!

It's a beautiful thing!

And I just have to say

You deserve all the joy

On your wedding day!

I wish you both happiness

You know that I do

So Congratulations!

And I'll talk to you soon!

So You Made A Mistake

I realize you're feeling badly

And would like to turn back time

To undo something I know

Has been staying on your mind

So you made a mistake - you're human!

No more - no less than that

Nobody here is perfect

And you need to give yourself slack

To live and to learn isn't easy

But that's what we all have to do

There really is no way around it

Not even for nice people - like you!

So Special To Me

I was just thinking

As I so often do

How much I love

And appreciate you!

For all that you've given

For all that you are

I could never replace you

Here in my heart!

You make a big difference

In your own little ways

I'd feel lost without you

I can honestly say

Thru good times and bad

Thru wrong and thru right

I'm thankful and happy

You're here in my life

And you can be certain

That I always will be

You're one in a million!

And so special to me!

So Glad You Were There

I guess that I feel

Just like everyone else

I hate to be laid up

And can't do for myself!

It's difficult to handle

The frustration in store

When even the little things

Become a big chore!

But you - bless your heart

Were an angel to me!

Nursing and comforting

In a time of great need

It was easy to see

You give the best that you can

So I knew very well

I was in real good hands

You helped me get better

With such skill and care

I'll always be thankful

And so glad you were there!

Since You Lost Your Dear Pet

I realize there's nothing

That I can say

To ease the sadness

You're feeling today

Since you lost your dear pet

And companion too

Your wonderful friend

So cherished by you!

I just want you to know

At this difficult time

It's with deep understanding

You're here on my mind

When it comes to living

This is such a hard part

And I'm wishing you comfort

With all of my heart!

Since You Cheated On Me

I've got one hell of a problem!

My heart is in pieces you see

I can't seem to get it together

Not since you cheated on me!

I really love you - You know that!

The light of my life you have been

But love without trusting is nothing!

So how can I trust you again?

I'm lost and confused in my misery

With memories of all the good times

Mixed with this rage here inside me

I feel like I'm losing my mind!

You know you always could trust me

But I'm wondering - what would you do

If you were the one here in my place

Knowing I'd cheated on you?

Since You And I Broke Up

Lately nothing seems to change

And like any other day

I wake up with this broken heart

That just won't go away

The only things I think about

Since you and I broke up

Is how very much I'm loving you

And long to feel your touch

To feel you holding me again

The way you used to do

To talk and laugh and just be together

Would be a dream come true!

But maybe it's only fairy tales

That have that happy end

In any case I'll be alright

And you know where I am

Shutting Me Out

I don't want to push you

Any further away

But I have a few things

That I need to say

I've been trying to reach you

But you make it so hard!

You've built up a wall

And put up your guard

Shutting me out

And keeping you in

So we can't seem to get

Any closer again

How can I show you

How much that I care

With me over here

And you over there?

If you won't come to me

And you won't let me thru

How in the world

Do I get to you?