Beautiful Mariah - precious grandbaby

You fill my heart to the brim of life
Where no other soul has touched me
You bring so much love to all of us
Beautiful Mariah - Precious baby
You are a miracle in harmony
A wondrous gift from God above
More precious that life itself
We are blessed with the true meaning of love

Little Angel

Good morning little angel
Oh how I miss your smile
I miss your eyes that shine so brightly
As deep as the sunshine
I miss the warmth of feeling you close to me
Watching your eyes twinkling with delight
I miss the touch of your silken softness
When I kiss you gently ‘goodnight”
I will count down the days till I come back
To snuggle and sing you lullabies
I can’t wait to read you stories
To tell you every nursery rhyme
You are my little piece of heaven
Wrapped in a perfect little bow
My beautiful Mariah
You are everything I know

Miracle in harmony

You fill my heart to the brim of life
Where no other soul has touched me
You bring so much love to all of us
Beautiful Mariah - Precious baby
You are a miracle in harmony
A wondrous gift from God above
More precious that life itself
We are blessed with the true meaning of love

Perfect little Angel

You're such a perfect little angel
As you snuggle in my arms
Innocence of beauty
So lovable and warm
Your vulnerable affection
Given so openly
Took hold of my heart
You captured all of me
I'm lost inside my emotions
That overwhelms my heart
I am blessed to be your Nana
My perfect little lovely ~ you are

Painted Memories

As you paint the skyline of your horizon
In hues of golden thread
Where Yesterday’s moments
Are today’s memories
Wrapped in colors you’ve spread
Float in the memories, defined through time
Linger in the world of your dreams
Where all your treasured memories
Are the very soul of your being
Each pivotal moment remembered
Should be savored to last through time
To be treasured through your existence
Engraved in every mountain climbed
Life’s wealth can only be measured
By the heartbeat of each memory created
For memories are the anchor of your future
To thrive within you ~ celebrated

Yesterdays moments blend

Yesterday’s moments
are a blend
of colorful memories
A painted rainbow of
 colors in your life
Weaved into the silken
fabric
~ threading stories
of love ~ of life
As you mold and shape
your identity
 Defining you ~
….and of what will be
Drink the beauty
of each precious moment
Count your blessings
~ Live happily

Sunset beauty

As the sun sets on another beautiful day
And the sky rearranges its colors
I watch in awesome wonder
As the day folds into another
Time escapes to nowhere
A minute becomes an hour too soon,
Evolving into days so quickly
Another sunset afternoon
Dissolved in all my yesterdays
Inside every sunset and sunrise
~ Another living memory
Another blessing of being alive

A mothers love

A Mothers love
is a unique blend
of unconditional
love that  
cannot be described
 or written
~ only felt
within the emotions
that governs her hearts
Your strength embraces me
~ Your pride inspires me
And I am privileged
to call you my mother.

we said a prayer

We said a prayer for you last night
And silently shed a tear
We care for what you’re going through
If you need us ~ we are here
May each new day bring you comfort
With a strength to heal your soul
To give you back your wings of flight
A full recovery full and whole

Wings are broken

When your wings are broken
And your heart is heavy from the pain
When you are filled with empty sadness
Trust in God’s love to fill you up again
We whispered a silent prayer
For God to fill your soul with light
To ease the pain that weighs you down
To bring you back your wings of flight

Loves measure

The truth of love’s measure is everlasting
Love so tranquil it breathes through your soul
It’s promise based on truth and honesty
To wrap your world, and make you whole
With acceptance, ~ you believe in each other
You share in a world of your dreams
Understanding the gift of what love is
Is to be blessed with what love really means

The gift of love

May the gift of love,
embrace you
From this day forward,
Forevermore
May every promise
Be faithful
Every memory
Preserved ~ restored
Your promise is forever
As you unite your world of dreams
You are truly gifted
To have found what love really means

Love is

Love is an eternal depth,
~ a quiet recognition
evolving into a beautiful place
Love is continued appreciation
of one another
Sharing the depths
of honesty and truth.
It’s having pure faith
and putting his feelings first
It’s caring so deeply
for her heart,
for his soul
in unconditional trust
~ In an honest desire
to enhance each other’s lives
to bring out the best in one another.
Love is yours …….Forever.

Marriage's promise

Marriage
is an everlasting promise
A vow, spoken in truth and love
Where continued appreciation
for one another
Evolves into a beautiful place
Loves commitment
shares the depths
of honesty and truth
inside a pure faith
to put her feelings first
It’s caring so deeply
for his heart, for her soul
in unconditional trust
Where you share an honest desire
to enhance each other’s lives
to bring out the best in one another.
…….Forever.

Love speaks a language

Love speaks a language
~ Only two people understand
Where loves’ refuge is a trusting shelter
Where honesty walks hand in hand
Love is a place of safety
Confiding in dreams
Love is where you can be yourself
Be open, honest and free
Love folds two hearts together
As you hold each other’s hand
It’s where the value of each others feelings
Means more than we understand
Love is a gift ~ so very precious
Never takes for granted or betrays
Love is giving your all
Love is together ~ in God’s embrace

Leadership is a quality

Leadership is a quality within itself
A certain strength and wisdom seldom found
Where humanity, purpose and vision
Is your wealth ~ so profound
Your influential mentorship
Empowered others with self esteem
You paved the way for so many
To realize their dreams
It has been a privilege to work with you
An honor to have shaken your hand
Now personal fulfillment is your refuge
Inside a retirement you have earned, and planned.

As you reach the summit

As you reach the summit of every mountain
Turn for a moment ~ admire the view
You will see an array of different people
The color of friends who supported you through
Your strength and determination
Molded and defined your soul
Your hard work rooted your reputation
To shape the person that we love and know
Tomorrow invites relaxation
A place where you can take care of you
Embrace each moment to the fullest
Enjoy the retirement deserved for you

Another year older and wiser

Another year older and wiser
Another thread of your quilt designed
One more reason to celebrate
 The years of life you have defined
Every minute of every hour,
Evolves into a day, a month ~ a year,
Live every moment with purpose
To treasure ~ as a souvenir
For time waits for no one
Life’s too short to waste
Savor every precious memory
To capture time in your own place

Yesterdays moments

Yesterday’s moments
Are today’s memories
Filled with tomorrows dreams
Live each day with purpose
Capture all that life means
Remember all the good times
Look forward to many more
Celebrate this birthday
Better than ever before

Friendships blend

Friendships
are a unique blend
of honesty and truth
Where the connection
Of the relationship
cannot be described
or written
~ only felt
within the emotions
that govern our hearts
Your friendship
is a gift
~ a promise of loyalty
that wraps my heart
in acceptance and trust

Life's moments

Our lives
are made up of moments
that define
and shape who we are
Life’s journey
 is a painted adventure
~ that colors our hearts
Places and faces
touch us
influencing our lives
Shaping
each colorful rainbow
to flourish ~ to thrive
I am privileged
to know you
I am blessed
to walk in your path
Your spirit
inspires me
encourages my heart

Many yesterdays behind us

Our path crossed many yesterdays behind us
Where years of friendship are engraved
Where life’s moments are measured
Inside the memories we’ve made
You hold a special place in our hearts
That will always and forever be
We are blessed to be part of your journey
Sharing in life’s memories

As you look back in reflection

As you look back
In reflection
~ On the journey
Of a life well lived
Where memories linger
To warm you
And you find comfort
In everything you did
Recollect days of yesteryear
Breathe in each moment given
Relish in those significant moments
Some profound ~ and unforgiving
For each pivotal moment measured
Defined the path of yesterday
Engraving footprints for tomorrow
For every blessed birthday

The light of my life

You were the light of my life
Back then ~
As I rocked you gently to sleep
And still you shine
Inside this heart of mine
Where I fold all my memories to keep
A loving child you were,
Back then ~
Now a beautiful young woman ~
you’ve grown to be
You shine within your spirit
That spreads all over me ~
You were the pride of my heart
~ Back then
And still today you mean so much more
You wrap me in a warmth, only a mother knows
Every day ~ then as before
Thank you for all you’ve given to me
Every moment of your life
You mean the world and more to me,
Happy Birthday sweetheart ~ enjoy life!

Worlds apart in different places

As the wind blows across the ocean of time
And the burning orange twilight spans your world and mine
The sky folds the horizon, as a mirage of two
As the moon awakens, the sun smiles on me and you
Worlds apart, in different time zones
You sleep throughout my day
Your sun shines through my nighttime
And the wind blows; the trees sway
Despite the many miles of darkness
Your light in me will always shine
For you and I share years of memoirs
Moments that spread a lifetime
.

Truth to oneself - male

As you journey through life’s phases
~through the pages
of your time
As you reveal, conceal
the many facets of life’s rhyme
Truth to oneself ~ your inner wealth
builds the pride within your soul
So dignified ~ magnified
Strong handsome, and bold.
You are who you are
~ like no other
A Friend ~ a husband
A father, a brother
With dignity, accountability
Gentle and kind
Integrity, respectability
Honor refined

Truth to oneself - female

As you journey through life’s phases
through the pages
of your time
As you reveal, conceal
the many facets of life’s rhyme
Truth to oneself
~ your inner wealth
builds the pride within your soul
So dignified,
~ magnified
Strong ~ beautiful, and bold.
You are who you are
~ like no other
Sister ~ friend,
Woman ~ mother
Defined in rare beauty
~love and integrity,
True splendor within you
Colors your beauty

I raise a glass

I raise a glass of wine with you
To toast this special day
In honor of an exceptional woman
Who paints her life in a special way
May sunshine spread its warmth in you
To cover the path you follow
Wrapped in colorful moments
Scattered over your every tomorrow

The gift of a child

Of all the many blessings God created
There is none so wondrous
~ as the gift of a child
A creation so overwhelming
God’s miracle ~ upon you He has smiled
More precious than life itself
Mariah’s beauty ~ so adored
To watch her as she breathes,
~ moves her fingers
Is to see life, like never before
Love takes on a whole new meaning
As you feel her as part of your soul
Pouring sunshine into every moment
The purest blessing God can ever bestow
And as her wings flutter in the sunlight
And her softness slumbers in sleep
You’ll thank God for every breath she whispers
For every tiny teardrop she weeps

Today I realized how it feels to be a Nanna

Today I realized
How it feels
 To be a Nanna
How overwhelmingly
 closer
I feel to my mother
Wrapped inside emotions
Too vulnerable to express
Taken over by the deepest love
Right above the best of happiness
This perfect little angel
Owns my heart and soul
More precious than life itself
Like nothing on earth - I know
Nothing is more valuable
Than this beautiful human being
The greatest gift from God
This absolute purest blessing

Painted memories

As life unfolds your canvas
In hues of colorful thread
Your every pivotal moment
Is captured on a tapestry spread
As you float in the memories of moments
And linger in the world of your dreams
Captivate treasured memories
~ they are the soul of your being
For life’s memories are measured
By the heartbeat of what those moments mean
Wrapped, preserved and savored
To thrive within you, in all of your dreams

Lifes highway

As you travel along life’s highway
Realizing the speed of time
Where the road in the rear view mirror
Colors the journey you define
Where the challenges of your voyage
Have strengthened your inner force
Infused your every decision
Every choice you have endorsed
Enjoy the ride of your journey
Along the great highway of your life
Live each day to the fullest
To define the best of your entire life

Letter to my Mum

You would have loved your great granddaughter, Mum
She is like the daughter I never had
She's the most precious angel
And Marcus is such a wonderful dad
Nicole is a beautiful mother
Mariah is as blessed as can be
Two doting parents
Who mean the world to her and me
Mariah is the most gorgeous baby girl
I love her oh so much
I now know the emotions you felt with mine
The blessing of her precious touch
love runs through my viens, oh so deeply
As I hold her in my arms
It's like my second chance of motherhood
To enjoy - no stress - just calm
 She stole my heart
More than words can ever express
Her eyes so innocent and trusting
She's my piece of happiness

Pieces of a moment

Pieces of a moment
Become an hour,
… Creates a day
A week passes way too quickly
Into a year ~ another birthday
As you meet each day with purpose
Make every moment count
Fill each day with meaning
Complete your life ~ inside and out

Today is your day

Today is your day
To take time ~ just for you
To do what fills your heart
To be yourself ~ to enjoy “you”
  Cherish the beauty of every moment
Embrace the richness of yesterday
Define the hope of every tomorrow
To color your life
~ in your own special way

You hold a place in my heart

You hold a special place in my heart
~ A place where I can always find you
Where I can peacefully spend moments of time
Inside thoughts ~ wrapped around you
You are there inside my secret garden
Among the flowers that bloom
Where birds sing, and harmonize
Where the sun chases the afternoon
You are here inside my memories
That dwell inside my heart
My heart that misses so much of you
But we’ll never be far apart
I feel you ever close sometimes
Like you are a part of my soul
You live inside my heart
You have made me whole