Each of us in the world needs to take time every so often to reflect on our family and where we came from. Do we actually take out the time to say thank you to those who matter most? Do we even actually stop and think about the things we have done in our lives, and the ones that were there to support and guide us? This is dedicated to one such special person in all of our lives! Happy Mothers Day to all those Ladies who have guided our lives even if we did not realize it at the time.
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From the moment of my first cry
and that first bright light in my eyes,
You were there.
All my crawling and tumbling
to learn how to move around,
You always were there.
Through all my bumps and bruises
and all those skinned up knees,
You were there.
Throughout my school years
and all those hard lessons,
You were there.
My first real crush in high school
and the heartbreak I felt,
You were still there.
All the high points you applauded
and in low points you lifted me,
Simply being there.
At the altar I stood and took my spouse
and at the hospital with my own child,
You were always there.
Looking back I took so much for granted
and never really said thank you,
Yet you were still there.
I want to take this time Mom
and say thank you,
For always being there.
I love you more than words can express
for all that you gave to me,
Just by being there.
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