BeAuty aT aNy AgE

It’s not your face, it’s your soul…

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DeCiSiVe MoVeS

Make the best big decisions

Life wouldn’t be very interesting if every-so-often we weren’t faced with a mind-crunching, hair-pulling, I-don’t-know-what-do type decision. Sure, big decisions are stressful, time-consuming and overwhelming, but they also have their positives.

They put us right up in front of ourselves and force us to examine our motives, desires, values and priorities. By doing so, they help us build character. Big decisions can also signify a moment of change and growth in our lives - a key turning point (that usually leads to a better life!). They can move us into new realms, offer us new experiences and change the way we live everyday.

Our greatest fear? Making the wrong decision or regretting our choice later. Just as paralyzing is the desire to make the “perfect” choice - a thing that simply doesn’t exist. A decision that feels right now, may feel wrong later, and then right again in years to come. Because it’s impossible to know all the consequences of a decision, we simply have to do what feels true. Finding your truth is the challenge.

The place to start is to look at the type of decision you’re facing:

A win-win decision
There are many times when all options promise positive results. If only every tough decision fell into this category! In a “win-win” situation (such as whether to go on vacation in Mexico or Hawaii), uncertainty may stem from confusion over values or priorities. Here’s what you do: Reflect on what’s most important to you - what do you value and what comes first in your life? Then, see which choice lines up best. If you can get your priorities straight, the answer will make itself abundantly clear.

A draw
This decision occurs when you really don’t have strong feelings either way. Here’s what to do: Resist the urge to flip a coin. Instead, try listening to your body. What are your neck, shoulders and muscles telling you? What is your gut feeling? Close your eyes, tune into your body and think about each of your choices individually. Does your body have a calm, relaxed response or is it tense and uncomfortable? You might be surprised by what your body can tell you!

A combo
A “combination” decision is when there are both pros and cons no matter what choice you make. This is one of the most difficult decision types because there are positives and negatives on both sides. Though listing pros and cons is a valuable exercise, often sorting through the list leaves you more confused than ever. Keep in mind that immediate benefits aren’t always a good basis for a decision. In addition, make sure your approach isn’t driven by unrealistic expectations (such as hoping certain conditions in life will change, when there is really no guarantee of this).

A forced move
This decision occurs when no matter what you decide, there will be unpleasant consequences. Your best friend’s boyfriend made a pass at you. Should you tell her? In a forced move situation, neither choice is much fun. Again, this is when your values and priorities come into play. Our advice is to ask yourself what decision you can best live with - and what would you want someone to do in the situation if the roles were reversed. Then, (as always) follow your heart.

An enigma
This is when it’s impossible to know what the consequences of your decision will be. A pregnant woman had the option to find out more about the health of her baby, but the test itself posed a small risk to her child. She wasn’t sure, but she went ahead and made an appointment for the following week. While in the exam room with the doctor, she realized very suddenly and clearly that there was no way she could put her child at any extra risk. She refused the test. Whereas, another woman may sit in the doctor’s office and know she must get the test - so she does. Our advice: If the consequences of putting off the decision are acceptable to you, don’t make the decision until you absolutely have to.

It’s important to analyze the facts, then consult your heart and mind, and ultimately follow your gut and intuition, in the end, what matters more is how we live out the decisions we’ve made. If we do it with love, joy and grace, then there will be few (if any!) regrets. Even if in hindsight our decisions appear imperfect, it’s not what happens to us, it’s how we handle it. So our advice is to simply carry on with more grace and dignity and learn from mistakes. Now that is a “win-win!”

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FaThErS’ DaY: PoEm CoLLeCtiOn fOr DaDs

We may not shower him with praise

Nor mention his name in song,

And sometimes it seems that we forget

The joy he spreads as he goes along,

But it doesn’t mean that we don’t know

The wonderful role that he has had.

And away down deep in every heart

There’s a place that is just for Dad…..

Father’s Day Poem

A Dad is a person who is loving and kind,

And often he knows what you have on your mind.
He’s someone who listens, suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one of your very best friends!
He’s proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient and helpful and strong
In all that you do, a dad’s love plays a part.
There’s always a place for him deep in your heart.
And each year that passes, you’re even more glad,
More grateful and proud just to call him your dad!
Thank you, Dad…
for listening and caring, for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Father’s Day.

Our Fathers

Our fathers toil with hands and heart
To make our lives complete.
They quietly brave the winter cold,
Endure the summer heat.

Our fathers’ lives are busy, but
There’s always time for us.
They boldly face the ups and downs
And seldom ever fuss.

Our fathers are the greatest dads.
We know you know this, too.
But thank you for the chance to share
Our love for them with you.

Fathers are wonderful people

Fathers are wonderful people,
too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
as often as we should,

For Father struggles daily
to live up to his image
As protector and provider
and hero of the scrimmage,

And perhaps that is the reason
we sometimes get the notion

That fathers are not subject

to the thing we call emotion.

But if you look inside Dad’s heart,
where no one else can see,
You’ll find he’s sentimental
and soft as he can be.

Fathers are just wonderful
in a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
and accolades of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires
to fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him
and bring them happiness,

And like our heavenly Father,
he’s a guardian and a guide,
Someone we can count on
to be always on our side.

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it … Dad

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SoNgKhLa, ThAiLaNd

The small, sophisticated former trading port of SONGKHLA makes a much pleasanter alternative to Hat Yai, 25km away. It retains many historic buildings, including the graceful Chinese mansion which now houses the Songkhla National Museum (Wed–Sun 9am–noon & 1–4pm; B30) – it’s on Thanon Jana, the main east–west street, and contains a jumble of folk exhibits, Chinese ceramics and furniture, and Hindu and Buddhist statues. From the museum, you can explore the atmospheric old streets of Nakhon Nai and Nakhon Nawk on your way south to Wat Matchimawat, a grand affair set in ornamental grounds on Thanon Saiburi. Every centimetre of the bot’s interior is covered with murals, telling of the previous lives of the Buddha, mixed in with vivacious tableaux of nineteenth-century Songkhla life. Sitting on the fringe of town at the southern end of Hat Samila – the 8km of beach along the eastern shore – Khao Saen is an impoverished but vibrant fishing village, whose multicoloured boats provide Songkhla’s most hackneyed postcard image.

Buses from Hat Yai and other main towns arrive at the major junction of Thanon Ramwithi with Jana and Platha roads. Share taxis congregate on the south side of the main bus stop, just off Thanon Ramwithi. Narai, 14 Thanon Chai Khao (tel 074/311078; under $5), is Songkhla’s bottom-end hotel, situated in a quiet wooden house at the foot of Doi Tung Kuan. A good alternative is the welcoming Abritus Guest House, 28/16 Thanon Ramwithi (tel 074/326047; $5–10), which has large, clean rooms, and great breakfasts and other Western food. Also excellent value is the clean and easygoing Amsterdam Guest House, at 15/3 Thanon Rong Muang on the north side of the museum (tel 074/314890; $5–10); mountain bikes and motorbikes can be rented here. Songkhla’s most famous restaurant, Raan Tae, at 85 Thanon Nang Ngarm, is justly popular, serving especially good seafood – but it closes between 2 and 5pm and after 8pm. A good spot for breakfasts and pancakes is LoBo CafГ© at 10/1 Thanon Jana, where you can also rent motorbikes or cars. The night market sets up south of the post office on Thanon Nakhon Nai. A ghetto of Westernized bars and restaurants on Saket, Sisuda and Sadao roads caters to workers from the offshore oil rigs. You can treat yourself to pizza or waffles while surfing the net at E-Milk (11am–9pm), at 72 Thanon Saiburi.

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PaSiG CiTy, PhiLiPpiNeS

The City of Pasig (Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasig) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It used to be the capital of the province of Rizal before Metro Manila was formed. Located along the eastern border of Metro Manila, Pasig is bordered on the west by Quezon City and Mandaluyong City; to the north by Marikina City; to the south by Makati City, Pateros, and Taguig City; and to the east by the municipality of Cainta in the province of Rizal.

Pasig is a primarily residential and industrial city but increasingly becoming a growing commercial area. Being the former capital of Rizal, the provincial capitol is still located in Pasig, in the outskirt of Shaw Boulevard.

On its city proper lies the Pasig Catholic Church, one of the oldest church in Metro Manila. Pasig is one of the three municipalities appointed by the diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines (as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig).

On the western border of Pasig, and arguably more significant eastern part of Mandaluyong, lies the Ortigas Center. As one of the top business districts in the metropolis, numerous high-rise office buildings, residential condominiums, commercial establishments, schools and malls are located here. The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), one of the most exclusive universities in the country, is located here, as well as the head office of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Northwest of Ortigas Center is the Meralco Compound, home and head office of Meralco (Manila Electric Company), which is the largest electrical distribution company in the Philippines. The headquarters of the Philippine Stock Exchange, which is also home to one of its trading floors of the country, is located here. The headquarters of San Miguel Corporation, owner of the largest producer of beer in the Philippines, is also located here. Call centers flocked businesses in Ortigas Center since late 90’s, a hub for job-seekers and opportunities. Prominent FM radio stations are located here and has been airing since late 80’s. Due to the businesses and investments Ortigas Center relatively absorbs, the barangay of San Antonio has the largest income for a single local government unit in the country.

Notable along Ortigas Avenue and E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue (C-5) lies Frontera Verde, a newly privately-owned development area which boasts restaurants, pet shops, mall, park, village, office buildings and a small zoo. A proposed Ayala-owned mall will be built in the crossing of Ortigas Avenue which will be followed by other commercial establishments. El-Pueblo, a Colonial-themed commercial complex in Ortigas Center provides new concept of cafes, restaurants and bars. Metrowalk (formerly Payanig), a commercial spot along Ortigas Avenue and Meralco Avenue, was established in 2005 near Ortigas Center which comprises of shops, depot warehouses, stalls, restaurants and bars.

The Medical City (TMC), a private hospital located near Meralco compound along Ortigas Avenue, offers years of experience operation and administration that serves not only the Pasig citizens but also other municipalities.

Rizal High School, one of the biggest secondary schools in the world in terms of student population, is located in Pasig. Formerly hailed in Guinness Book of World Record as the largest school of student population, it is surpassed by the City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow, India.

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig, a state university located in Kapasigan, Pasig, offers degree courses for poor but bright and deserving Pasig residents. It is established and conceived under the mayoralty of Vicente C. Eusebio in 1999.

PCSHS or Pasig City Science High School is the only science high school built in Pasig. It is located near the Pasig Catholic Church.

PhilSports Complex or the Philippine Institute of Sports Complex (former ULTRA) is a notable national sports complex of the Philippines. Located in Meralco Avenue, it is where the offices of the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee and some National Sports Associations are located.

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HaT yAi, ThAiLaNd

HAT YAI, the transport axis of the region, is a concrete mess, but attracts a million tourists a year, nearly all of them Malaysians who nip across the border to shop and get laid. It’s only 50km from the border with Malaysia, and you can get to many destinations from here by direct share taxis, air-con minibuses (tickets available from travel agents, such as the helpful Cathy Tour, 93 Th Niphat Uthit 2 tel 074 235044) and trains. The train station, on the west side of the centre at the end of Thanon Thamnoon Vithi, has a useful left-luggage office (daily 6am–7pm with an unpredictable break for lunch; B5–10 per piece per day); the bus terminal is far to the southeast of town on Thanon Kanchanawanit, but most buses make a stop at the Plaza Cinema on Thanon Petchkasem, on the north side of the centre. Share taxis and air-con minibuses should drop you off at your destination. Regular flights connect Hat Yai with Singapore, Johor Balhru, Kuala Lumpur, and other major Malaysian and Thai cities; the airport is 12km from town and served by Thai Airways minibuses. The TAT office is at 1/1 Soi 2, Thanon Niphat Uthit 3 (tel 074 243747) and the tourist police are based at Thanon Sripoovanart on the south side of town (tel 074 246733). There is an internet cafГ© opposite the station on Thanon Thamnoon Vithi.

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SiNgApOrE, SiNgApOrE

A city as small as Singapore can be toured in just three days, many would say, but to see all the highlights and get beneath the skin of this charming place definitely warrants a longer stay. A tour planned around the major districts allows one to appreciate its history, people and rich cultural diversity in an optimal period of time. Here is the best of Singapore not to be missed.

Colonial Core Singapore’s architectural goldmine. Let yourself be whisked back in time to 1819, when Sir Stamford Raffles first stepped ashore and the Union Jack was raised. Still exuding a strong air of colonialism, are well restored government buildings, cathedrals and churches, notably Singapore Cricket Club , once a sports center for the British colonists. Esplanade Park makes for a pleasant stroll, while learning about the martyrs and heroes, for whom the various memorials in the park have been built. The city’s finest museums also lie nestled in and around the district including the Singapore Art Museum , Asian Civilisations Museum , Singapore Philatelic Museum and Singapore History Museum . Just at the eastern outskirts of the colonial core stands the renowned Raffles Hotel . A modest museum on the third floor retells its legend.

Singapore River This is the very origin of Singapore’s prosperity, with the Merlion (the city’s tourism icon) steadfastly standing guard at the mouth of the river. Quaint bridges span the river, ranging from the elegant Anderson Bridge to the simple Ord Bridge. Boat Quay , an excellent reincarnation of Peranakan shophouses and godowns, is a pleasant place to dine alfresco, with its long slew of chic cafes, restaurants and pubs. Further upstream is Clarke Quay , yet another series of restored shophouses, where a carnival atmosphere prevails at the fall of dusk. Come Sunday, a flea market thrives here, displaying an appealing range of old treasures, curios and collectibles. Other dining and entertainment attractions along the river include the Riverside Point, Riverside Village and Robertson Quay at the uppermost end.

Financial District Home to the towering skyscrapers that lend Singapore its distinctive skyline. Over the years, building after building has battled to be the tallest; today, three have tied for the honors—OUB Building, UOB Building and Republic Plaza, all standing at the maximum permissible height of 280 meters. At one end near the mouth of the Singapore River is The Fullerton Singapore , a hotel built in the classical architecture that once dominated the district. Further south is Clifford Pier , built in 1931 and is today the embarkation point for cruises to neighboring islands. Another piece of old Singapore is the Lau Pa Sat Festival Market , a complete reconstruction of the first municipal market of 1894 that has been transformed into a thriving food centre—the perfect venue for relishing Asian cuisines at rock-bottom prices.

Orchard Road Shop till you drop! Join the jostling crowds and do what young and trendy Singaporeans do best—shop, catwalk and flaunt their latest buys. Swanky malls and charming boutiques dot Singapore’s prime shopping belt from end to end, while chic alfresco eateries make great spots for watching the fashion parade go by. Top stops include local department stores Robinsons and Tangs (which is a landmark in itself with the distinctive pagoda-roofed tower of the Singapore Marriott just above it), and mammoth shopping arcade Ngee Ann City for its posh boutiques and the anchor tenant, Takashimaya. Christmastime along Orchard Road is always a colorful spectacle of bright lights and exuberant decorations. Chinatown—Once a victim of redevelopment, this ethnic enclave still holds pockets of old, dilapidated buildings where Singaporeans continue to practice age-old trades. Others have been restored to their former state, like the series of shophouses at the Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area . For an authentic taste of Chinese culture, try visiting a teahouse, then take a peek into a typical middle-class Chinese home in the 1920s at the Chinaman Scholar’s Gallery . Crowded streets throb with people, especially just before Chinese New Year, when Chinese opera and lion dances add to the festivity. Do not forget to visit the eclectic mix of mosques and temples while you are here—the serene Nagore Durgha Shrine , the elaborate Sri Mariamman Temple and the grand Thian Hock Keng Temple are just a few. Arab Street—With its top draw being the Sultan Mosque , this is the repository of culture for Singapore’s muslim community. Muslim restaurants and coffee shops line the streets, serving up mostly traditional Indian and Malay fare. During the holy month of Ramadan , even more food stalls are set up in preparation for breaking fast at dusk. Shopping here is a delight and a welcomed change from the glitzy malls of Orchard Road , with stores selling Malay, Indonesian and Middle Eastern merchandise—lots of textiles, carpets, antiques, jewelry, artifacts, basket wares and alcohol-free perfumes. Do not forget to drop by Istana Kampung Glam and take a stroll around Singapore’s oldest Malay cemetery. Little India A riot of color, particularly on Sundays and during major Hindu festivals, like Thaipusam and Deepavali . Awash with scents and sights of the Indian subcontinent, this is where Indian men and sari-clad women abound, and everything needed by Indian households is found. Traces of Hinduism are seen everywhere, from the embellished Veeramukaliamman Temple to pictures of Hindu deities. Mustafa Centre sells just about anything you need under one roof and is a haven for bargain hunters.

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KuaLa LuMpUr, MaLaYsiA

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La UnIoN, PhiLiPpiNeS

Situated on the northwestern coast of Luzon, La Union is the gateway to the Ilocos Region. With its strategic location, the province has become the business, education, and government center of the Ilocos. Not only is La Union the region’s center for trade but also of religious devotees who flock to one of the country’s popular pilgrimage destinations, especially during Lent.

Agoo, the oldest town of La Union, was once the site of the much publicized divine visitations of the Virgin Mary. The Agoo Apparition Site in San Antonio has established the town as a destination of choice for Marian devotees. Agoo comes alive most on Semana Santa, or the Holy Week, which is the week before Easter. Yearly, the townspeople bear witness to ardent devotees relentlessly pulling life-size statues depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross along the processional roads in Agoo during the Good Friday procession on Semana Santa.

But the province is not wanting of natural attractions, thanks to seascapes that make it a watersports paradise. The surf fronting Monaliza in Urbiztondo, San Juan is the best site for board surfing from November to February; other good sites are in Carlatan and Wallace in San Fernando. Scuba diving is ideal in Fagg Reef, which is adorned by sharks, barracuda, sea snakes, Moray eels, and other friendly sea creatures, and Research Reef, which is endowed with several tunnels, caverns, and crevices.

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mOtHeRs’ DaY: PoEm CoLLeCtiOn fOr MoMs

When love is gone, there’s always justice.
And when justice is gone, there’s always force.
And when force is gone, there’s always Mom.

В -Laurie Anderson-

Always Mom – Anonymous

No matter the miles between you, mom is still there.

You were my fairy tale princess,
So much larger than life.
You were my angel and my witness
Through all my pain and strife.
At times you made me angry,
Great words I would proclaim
How someday you’d be sorry.
You were the one to blame.
But when I needed comforting
You always found the time.
Your words were more soothing
Than days of childhood sublime.
Now the distance holds us apart,
The boundaries have no end.
I’ll hold the memories in my heart.
You’re my mother, my best friend.

Mother - Sumita Datta

Sometimes the little things are the most important, but most overlooked.

В My Dear Mom! - AnonymousВ 

Simple appreciative memories.

Mom, I loved you yesterday, I love you tomorrow and everyday.
You were there for me my first day of school, to hold my hand and give me courage to go.
You listened to me when I needed to talk, you talked to me when I needed to listen.
You let me grow and learn from my own mistakes.
You never left my side when I was feeling down, I knew you would be there to pick me up.
I wish there was a way I could repay all the things you have done for me, but there’s nothing great enough to repay the greatest mother of all.

Mother is Just a Simple Word – Anonymous

All the synonyms you know mother to really mean.

Mother is just a simple word
yet it’s especially dear…
And it seems to mean much
more with each passing year…

Each word of Love and Affection
describes you mother…

It’s a word that’s filled with love,
a word that reflects everything that’s
wonderful - Wonderful just like you.

Extra Special Mom - Joanna Fuchs

A special thanks to an extra special mom.

Mom, you’ve always been the best
A better mom than all the rest.
I’m thankful for all the things you do
I’m glad my mom is extra special you!

Mommy, I Love You – Anonymous

For the fun loving mom that was always there.

Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I’ll kiss you and hug you
‘Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile ’cause I love you
On this Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Love - Anjana Asok

Of all the people in the world, mom is the most everlasting friend.

Mother is a word that is full of love,
care and joy that we may wonder how?
no matter if you are the worst,
she wont ever stop the love she gives.

A Mother’s Love – Anonymous

The lasting power of unconditional love.

To some love is just a word
To me it’s a feeling

A feeling I get every time I look into your eyes
A feeling I get when I realize you’re my mom

A mom who loves, shares,
A mom who inspires

Unconditionally
What’s that?
That’s love

A mothers love, but only you would know
And me
You returned that love time and time again
Possibly to much, nevertheless you did
Thank-you

Thank-you for being there when I needed you most
For being my rock when I should have been yours
Thank-you for believing in me, even when I doubted myself
For being the one person I could trust
No matter what, no matter where
But most of all thank-you for being you-my mom

A mom I am so proud to claim
I love you
Now and forever

Your Arms Were Always Open – Anonymous

Mom is always there, whenever you need a friend.

Your arms were always open
when I needed a hug

Your heart understand
when I needed a friend

Your gentle eyes were stern
when I needed a lesson

Your strength and love
guided me and gave me wings
to help me soar.

Nobody’s like you, mom - Joanna Fuchs

She’s not just special to you, mom is unique to the world.

Nobody’s quite like you, Mom.
You’re special in every way.
You cheer me up, you fill my cup
With tenderness, come what may.

I Love You Mother – Anonymous

Celebrating the bond of mother and child.

You are so special and kind
And I love you so
You helped to build my mind
And I want you to know.
The thought of you by me
Just makes me smile.
We are so close
Forever and not just a while.
I appreciate you mother
And I love all your style.

No One More Lovely - Charlotte Carpenter

Win a few easy brownie points with a touch of flattery.

She Walks in elegance whose heart
Is filled with beauty, like the spring
Her gentleness is but a part
Of all the joy her graces bring.

The things she taught me at her knee
Are honesty and faith and love,
No one is lovelier than she
Whose soul is joined with things above.
Growing up, my ideals were
Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom.

- Kevyn Aucoin

Wings – Anonymous

So simple, yet so profound.

Mother,
You’ve given me two things
One is roots
The other’s wings

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Happy Mother’s Day – Anonymous

Celebrating the meaning of Mother’s day.

“Happy Mother’s Day” means more
Than have a happy day.
Within those words lie lots of things
We never get to say.
It means I love you first of all,
Then thanks for all you do.
It means you mean a lot to me,
And that I honor you.

But most of all, I guess it means
That I am thinking of
Your happiness on this, your day,
With pleasure and with love

Mother – Anonymous

For the mom that never took her age too seriously.

They were lovely, all the mothers
of the days of long ago,
With their gentle, quiet faces
And their hair as white as snow.
They were middle-aged at forty,
at fifty donned lace caps
And at sixty clung to shoulder shawls
and loved their little naps.

But I love the modern mother
who can share in all our joys,
And who understands the problem
of her growing girls and boys.
She may boast that she’s older
but her heart is twenty-three…
My glorious bright-eyed mother
Who is keeping young with me.

I learned from you - Joanna Fuchs

Because you’re mom’s pride and joy.

I learned about love from you,
Watching your caring ways.
I learned about joy from you
In fun-filled yesterdays.

What is a Mother - J. Kyler McManus

All those things that mean so much to a kid.

What is a Mother?-
She’s someone who shares
In all of your problems,
Your joys and your cares-

Someone who gives you
Right from the start
The warmth and the loves
Of her motherly heart

Someone who’s loyal
And helpful and dear
And seems to grow more so
As year follows year

Life is much brighter
And happier, too
Because there are Mothers-
Mothers like you.

Thank You Mom – Anonymous

Forgive me, but now I know how much you mean to me.

I know how often I took you for granted
when I was growing up.
I always assumed you’d be there
when I needed you…
and you always were.

But I never really thought about what that meant
till I got older and began to realize
how often your time and energy were devoted to me.
so now, for all the times I didn’t say it before,
thank you, Mom…. I love you so very much!

You let me know you love me - Joanna Fuchs

All the ways a mother shows her love.

You let me know you love me
In so many different ways.
You make me feel important
With encouragement and praise.

M-O-T-H-E-R - Howard Johnson

The definition of mother in a spelled rhyme.

“M” is for the million things she gave me,
“O” means only that she’s growing old,
“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,
“H” is for her heart of purest gold;
“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,
Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER,”
A word that means the world to me.

Mother’s Hands - Dyncan Wylie

Artfully retold memories of years gone by.

Mother’s hands took us to school
Mother’s hands in the morning
Mother’s hands rain, protecting us
Mother’s hands act as awning
Mother’s hands would hold our face
Mother’s hands held the tears
Mother’s hands braille our face
Mother’s hands read our fears

Mom – Anonymous

Sometimes moms give up a lot to raise wonderful children.

Mom, for all these years
I’m sure you’ve had
a heart full of hopes and dreams
and special longings of your own.

And you’ve always listened and shared
my dreams, my wishes, and my heartaches
as if they were the only ones in the world…

That takes a lot of love, Mom
I understand that now
and I hope you realize
how much I thank you…
how much I love you…
and how much I wish you happiness.

Mother – John Greenleaf Whittier

Looking back on the years she helped you grow wise.

A picture memory brings to me;
I look across the years and see
Myself beside my mother’s knee.
I feel her gentle hand restrain
My selfish moods, and know again
A child’s blind sense of wrong and pain.
But wiser now,
a (wo)man gray grown,
My childhood’s needs are better known.
My mother’s chastening love I own.
My mom never taught me
to be waiting for some prince on a white horse
to swipe me off my feet.

- Tyra Banks

My Miracle Mother - Joanna Fuchs

For the mom that just seems impossibly perfect.

Mom, I look at you
and see a walking miracle.
Your unfailing love without limit,
your ability to soothe my every hurt,
the way you are on duty, unselfishly,
every hour, every day,
makes me so grateful
that I am yours, and you are mine.

Ode to Mothers – Kristin F. McKendall

Mothers are human, and can only do so much.

Mothers cannot do it all
But surely do they try.

Mothers hear the angel’s call,
To comfort all who cry.

Mothers for themselves may fall,
For others they will fly.

Mother’s bear the weight of all,
For their children, they would die.

A Mother’s gift extends beyond
All bounds of time and space.

Her lovingness and nurturing
Make Earth a peaceful place.

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Precious Mother – Anonymous

There’s a bond between you that just has no competition.

Mom You’ve given me so much,
Love from your heart and the warmth of your touch.

The gift of life and you’re a friend to me.
We have a very Special Bond…
I’m sure you agree.

As a child I would say Mommy I Love You,
Now you’re my Mother so dear
I love you even more with each and every new year.

If I could had chosen, I would have picked no other.
Than for you … to be my lifelong friend and Precious Mother.

What “mother” means - Karl Fuchs

Mom helped you become all that you are.

“Mother” is such a simple word,
But to me there’s meaning seldom heard.
For everything I am today,
My mother’s love showed me the way.

I Wish I Could Tell You Mom – Anonymous

Some things are just impossible to express.

I wish I could tell you, Mom
how much you mean to me….
But there are no words to say
how much I admire you…
how much I appreciate you…
how much I thank you
for everything you’ve done.

Mother… - Anonymous

The wonderful progression of a mom’s role.

When you’re a child she walks before you,
To set an example.

When you’re a teenager she walks behind you
To be there should you need her.

When you’re an adult she walks beside you
So that as two friends you can enjoy life together…

Like a Rose - Bilal Anaim

Beautiful, but puts her foot down when she needs to.

What a lovely and enchanted rose
you are my mother
Genuine, sincere, and your beauty
unlike any other
Like a rose, a purpose there is
for mother’s thorns
Your wisdom, love, and sometimes
even your scorns

As I look Back - Anonymous

Trying to make up for a few missed thank you’s.

As I look back on my life
I find myself wondering…..
Did I remember to thank you
for all that you have done for me?

For all of the times you were by my side
to help me celebrate my successes
and accept my defeats?

Or for teaching me the value of hard work,
good judgement, courage, and honesty?

I wonder if I’ve ever thanked you for the simple things…
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we’ve shared?

If I have forgotten to express my gratitude
For any of these things,
I am thanking you now….
and I am hoping that you’ve known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated.

Everything mom - Joanna Fuchs

Amazing all the hats a mom wears!

How did you find the energy, Mom
To do all the things you did,
To be teacher, nurse and counselor
To me, when I was a kid.

To My Mother – Anonymous

Simple but somehow touches on every detail.

For all the times you gently picked me up,
When I fell down,
For all the times you tied my shoes
And tucked me into bed,
Or needed something
But put me first instead.
For everything we shared,
The dreams, the laughter,
And the tears,
I love you with a “Special Love”
That deepens every year..

You Were There – Anonymous

You may have gone your separate ways, but mom is where home is.

You were there when we took our first steps,
And went unsteadily across the floor.
You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided,
Until our steps took us out the door…
You worry now “Are they ok?”
Is there more you could have done?
As we walk the paths of our unknown
You wonder”Where have my children gone?”
Where we are is where you have led us,
With your special love you showed us a way,
To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make.
Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day.
And where we go you can be sure,
In spirit you shall never be alone.
For where you are is what matters most to us,
Because to us that will always be home…

Super mom - Joanna Fuchs

For the mother that took extra special care in loving you.

Mom, you’re a wonderful mother,
So gentle, yet so strong.
The many ways you show you care
Always make me feel I belong.

Mother – Anonymous

Love is so much more valuable than anything material.

If I could give you diamonds
for each tear you cried for me.
if I could five you sapphires
for each truth you’ve helped me see.
If I could give you rubies
for the heartache that you’ve known
If I could give you pearls
for the wisdom that you’ve shown.

Then you’ll have a treasure, mother,
that would mount up to the skies
That would almost match
the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes. But I have no pearls, no diamonds,
As I’m sure you’re well aware
So I’ll give you gifts more precious
My devotion, love and care.

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