You are strong ~ you are brave

You are strong
You are brave
You are truth to your soul
Life’s journey defines you
Inside the spirit
That makes you whole
Trust your heart to lead you
To find yourself unfold
Have faith in your inner voice
Your instinctive soul
Destiny’s page will find you
On your journey beyond the stars
You are strong
You are brave
~ The essence of who you are

Be stimulated

Be stimulated by what moves you
Let your dreams lead you the way
Listen to the voice that calls you
As you journey through life’s pathway
Make your choices wisely
As you determine the path to follow
Always be truthful to yourself
As you reach for your tomorrows

As life unfolds

As your life unfolds on the canvas
Creating a sculpture in the mold of you
As you journey this land of adventure
Explore every road and avenue
Spread color in each stroke of your paint brush
To reveal the landscape of your dreams
Enjoy the richness of beauty all around you
Appreciate all that life means

September 11th

A prayer in remembrance –
for those who served and died....
for the innocent, the brave - the humble:
and all those who lost their lives.
For families who’s loved ones were taken
on that fateful September day
let us mourn and remember in their honor
Never to forget ~ amen, Let us pray

Bravery in your soul

Bravery comes from within your soul
Where the core of your strength resides
Your courage is in the shelter that protects you
So heroically ~ you reflect life in sunshine
In admiration, I applaud you Janelle
Facing this disease with so much grace
Amazed at the courage your smile portrays
As you stare down Cancer’s ugly face
Others would just crumble and weaken
Would deteriorate and fall apart
I’m sure you have had your moments
When your world seemed cold and dark
So when the darkness comes to suffocate your light
When you are tired and feeling so alone
Know that God only gives you as much as you can bear
And with Him, you are never alone
Janelle and Deric ~ I whisper prayers for you
I care for what you face every day
As you brave this crippling nightmare
May pieces of Gods ‘sunshine guide your way

As the sunlight drizzles

As the sunlight drizzles the edge of the evening sky
And the silent breeze whispers to your emptiness inside
Taste the tears that melt your dreams in the middle of the night
Feel the wind blowing, as the clouds chase the sunlight
Drifting through each moment ~ wondering why, oh why
Searching for the reasons ~ sometimes numb inside
Drowning in this dark and empty space
Your tears give way to awareness, as you float in another place
Stumbling through your heartache, you hear Gods voice of reason
Bringing you peace ~ something else to believe in
You will see tomorrow’s sunshine ~ in the midst of this crazy storm
Your heart will open wider to the secrets reborn
God will reveal His beauty to your heart more and more
And this time it will be sweeter ~ to lift you higher than before.

Every teardrop

Every tear drop creates a memory
to shelter you from the storm
to ease the grief that pains you
and allows our heart to mourn
Today, as you remember
Let good memories drench your heart
May the angel’s sing a little louder
To comfort the sadness in your heart  

Sharing your spirit

As your meet another birthday
We celebrate you ~ with a glass of wine
We raise a toast to an exceptional woman
Who lives her life in style
You do what you do with passion
Enjoying the richness of what life holds
Allowing your dreams to inspire you
Sharing your spirit, your heart and soul

As you meet another birthday

As you meet another birthday
We raise a toast on your special day
In honor of an exceptional woman
Who paints her life in a unique way
Living life to the fullest
Where life’s adventure beckons your name
You celebrate life with such passion
As your reach higher from where you came
Embrace each and every moment
For life is yours to define
Discover the world of your tomorrows
Always reach for the stars and shine

Every step I took ~ a silent prayer,
For those who suffer this cruel disease
Every dollar raised ~ a tear drop
For survivors;  for those deceased
Together we can make a difference
Your support gave me the strength to endure
Teaching me there’s no comparison
To those who suffer ~ oh so much more
Every step that I took ~ with purpose
To help prevent cancer attacking every 3 minutes
I proudly walked to make a difference
That’s why I am “in it, to end it”
I walked so that my beautiful granddaughter
Might never, never be
Part of a statistic or a measurement
Of those 3 minute facts of the disease
So my 39.3 miles meant so much more
than just walking
It’s a statement ~ meaning
“together we can overcome”
It means that blisters don’t need chemo
So we will walk on……and on ….and on

The quality of life's moments

The quality of your life’s journey
Lies within your heart and soul
How you balance and shape your life
~ to complete and make you whole
As you value every moment
Embrace the wealth of yesterday
Define the hope of every tomorrow
To color life ~ in your own special way

Butterfly seduce

Her silken wings flutter
As she folds her satin feathers
Perching ~ shifting slightly,
As she settles upon the petal
In perfect rhythmic dance
 Her wings whisper to the light
A ballet of pure beauty
Echoes her path of flight
Each blend of soft tawny orange
Shimmers against the sky
Each delicate arrangement
So perfectly designed
Veiled in richness
Her beauty motions the nectars juice
As she tips her body slightly
~ the butterfly’s seduce

Silken petals of a rose

She unwraps her silken petals
Revealing layers of velvet gold
She opens the colors of morning
Discarding leaves
discolored and old
She displays her perfection
Glistening in her satin bed
Her softness ~ like a pillow
As fallen tears slowly melt
Unfolding inner beauty
With such a sweet bouquet
She blossoms in the world
around her
Exposing life
in a beautiful way
Her petals dance
in the color of the breeze
Her head tilted slightly ~
to sway, and bend with ease
Her splendor opens up
to the humming bumblebee
Gracefully, hovering,
transparent wings set free
Feeding on the blossom
~ of this colorful floral dance
Such exquisite beauty,
Gods’ miracles ~ enhanced

As a flower

I watch the petal dance in the color of the breeze
Her head slightly tilted ~ swaying with ease
Her leaves swirl, and curl in calming motion
Such beauty reflected against the spanning ocean
Gracefully she bends in a dance against the sky
Echoing in rhythm, as she whispers goodbye
Transparent in her wisdom ~ God’s sculptures so pure
Each miracle embracing in a promise to lure
And like the blossoms that flourish in each beautiful bouquet
So your memory awakens me each gorgeous day
Every flower that blossoms is a memory of you
Each delicate rose dipped in your favorite hue
Your memory lives on in the heart of its’ fragrance
Each petal so sculptured ~ eternal and sacred
I love & miss you Mum

The beauty inside

The beauty from inside your soul
Releases its energy in me
Infused by feelings and emotions
Where love lives ~ transparently
Dwelling deep inside our souls
Where the essence of love survives
You drench me ~ you immerse in me
Where rhythmic vibrations thrive
Far beyond the realms of time
Deeper than the universe
You touch me ~ You infect me
You are where my hearts' preserved

Avon Breast Cancer 2015

Every step I took ~ a silent prayer,
For those who suffer this cruel disease
Every dollar raised ~ a tear drop
In memory of survivors, and those deceased
Together, we can make a difference
Your support gave me the strength to endure
Teaching me that my pain is nothing in comparison
To those who suffer ~ oh so much more
Every step that I took ~ with purpose
To help prevent cancer attacking every 3 minutes
I proudly walked to make a difference
That’s why I am “in it, to end it”
I walked so that my beautiful granddaughter
Might never, never be
Part of a statistic or a measurement
Of those 3 minute facts of the disease
So my 39.3 miles meant so much more than just walking
It’s a statement ~ meaning “together we can overcome”
It means that blisters don’t need chemo
So we will walk on……and on ….and on
Thank you

Beautiful rays of sunshine

May the beautiful rays of sunshine

…radiate warmth inside of you

May the colors inside every rainbow

…fill your heart with its hue

May you be lifted by the glows of light

That shines through each glorious day

May your spirit be drenched  

With God’s love that is sent your way 

Get well soon 

Dear Grandma

While her softness snuggles in the warmth of your arms
And you rock her gently to sleep
You marvel at how perfect her skin is
And pray for her soul to keep
Your motherhood instincts will take control
As Grandma ~ your heart will beat so proudly
You will walk on cloud nine
And spread the word ~ so loudly
For she will be so much more perfect
Than any child yours
You will breathe every breath she breathes
As you want to hold her more
This perfect little angel from heaven
Will fill your heart with such emotion
Every lullaby you sing to her
Every fairy tale of love and devotion
For she is more precious that life itself
A miracle in the purest form
Wrapped in the hearts of so much love
The most beautiful angel - ever born

Becoming Grandma

Today ~ as you realize
How it feels to be Grandma
You’ll be wrapped inside emotions
That takes you beyond any other
Your feelings will overflow
Too vulnerable to express
Taken over by the deepest love
Right above happiness
Your perfect little angel
Will own your heart and soul
More precious than life itself
Like nothing on earth ~ you know
Nothing is more valuable
Than this tiny human being
The greatest gift from God
This absolute purest blessing

My Brother

We share a name, a bond that ties us
We share a story, a bloodline unites us
A relationship that kindles a brotherhood
A love that was nurtured ~ through childhood
Our relationship solid
~ you are more than a friend
You are my strength whenever I need you
On that ~ I can always depend
A gift I call my brother
~ you will always and forever be
The one I look to ~ for inspiring me

Rose Bud dance

The rose bud dances to the color of her dignity
Each alluring petal, blossoms in delicate purity
Gracefully she pirouettes in a swirl of calming motion
Exposing vulnerability, inside her sensitive emotion
Quietly, silently ~ she sings her lullaby
Encouraged by the wings of an elusive butterfly
A silhouette of splendor graces the setting of the sun
God’s gifts of nature ~ pure wonder; every one
The blossom of the rose ~ the butterfly seduce
God’s gifts of beauty ~ intense, so profuse

You are strong you are brave

You are strong
You are brave
You are truth to your soul
Life’s journey defines you
Inside the beauty
That makes you whole
Lean on me when you are falling
Put all your faith in Him
As we journey together
To overcome and win
I’m inspired by your courage
~ The essence of who you are
God is with you
Through the strength of your heart

Lost without her

I feel so lost without her
…And today, I taste my tears
~ a little more
For the day she went to heaven
Is a day ~ that is no more
The emptiness and pain
Left me weak and oh, so broken
The day I said goodbye
The day when she was taken
But she left me with her heart
That lives inside my soul
That one day, someday
~ Will somehow make me feel whole
But today, the angels sing a little louder
…..In memory of her
The sound of their harp softly strumming
……Remembering her

When life disrupts colors

When life disrupts your colors
of peace and harmony
May God’s strength embrace you
~ to balance your spiritually
May time dissolve your illness
And ease your hurt and pain
For warmth and comfort to feed your soul
To bring sunshine to your rain

Beautiful rays of sunshine

May beautiful rays of sunshine
…radiate warmth inside of you
May the colors inside every rainbow
…fill your heart with its hue
May you be lifted by the glows of light
That shines through each glorious day
May your spirit be drenched
With God’s love that is sent your way

The wealth of love

The wealth and strength of love
Is worth more than any gold
It’s the richness that builds and shapes us
It’s the force that heals our soul
It’s the sharing of time together
That leaves footprints imprinted so deep
So blessed and ever grateful
For your love, close to my heart, I keep

Reflections

Reflections of our yesterdays
Echoed images ~ created through time
Cultivates all our memories
Painting pictures of life defined
The essence of your past
Inside the truth of who you are
Measured by the depth of your spirit
Nurtured in the soul of your heart

My Beautiful Rose

Wrapped in silken petals
Revealing layers of velvet gold
Colors of my morning
Reflect each beautiful fold
Displaying perfection
Each petal’s satin bed
The softness of each pillow
Like fallen tears ~ that melt
Blossoming in the glow of sunlight
Her bouquet of God’s perfume
Swaying in the breeze
That touches each beautiful bloom

Another Mothers day without you

A peaceful silence drenches my soul,
As I remember your face today
I taste my tears, of all the years
`We whispered yesterday
I hear your voice inside of me
As the angels speak softly your name
I feel your warmth through the sunshine
Your touch in each drop of rain
Still floating through time’s endless longing
Still lost in the emptiness space
As your memory drapes to comfort me
I kiss the memory of your beautiful face

I loved you since

I loved you since before you came
Before I gave you the gift of life
So many treasured memories
That I cherish every minute of life
No greater gift could parallel
To the love we have for our children
No matter how many tears we cry
Our love is limitless~ unconditional
Life’s beauty is reflected through the eyes of a child
Wrapped in their hands ~ we hold forever
You live inside my heart
I’m so blessed to be your mother

Yesterdays color

Yesterdays moments
Are todays memories
Filled with tomorrows dreams
The color of your truth
Defines what your life really means
The courage of your convictions
Speaks of who you are
And the essence of what is inside of you
Reveals the goodness of your heart

Family feeds the soul

Family” feeds
the soul of our being
It's the fuel
that ignites our hearts
It's the core
of our spiritual essence
Reflecting all that is,
~ who we are
We relate
to our own
personal reasons
Only we can explain why
Distinctive
in our own identities
A profound acceptance
Of you and I

Loves' language

Love speaks a language
That only two people understand
Where loves’ refuge is a trusting shelter
And honesty walks hand in hand
Love is a place of safety
Confiding in you and me
Love is where you can be yourself
Be open, honest and free
Love is knowing that you are
Exactly ~ where you are meant be
It’s where you put his feelings first
For she is the only one you see
Love means you will never hurt her
~ and will always lift his soul
Its’ continued appreciation
Love is kind ~ love is whole
Love is nurturing his heart
Taking care of her needs first
Love enhances each others lives
Caring so deeply you could burst
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 ~ it’s so very precious
Never takes for granted or betrays
Love is giving your all
Love is everything ~ God’s embrace

The Essence of your life

The Essence of your life,
Is measured by the heart of your soul
The kindness in your heart
Defines who you are ~ your mold
Tomorrow’s promise
Ignites our hopes and dreams
~ A sense of purpose
Influences all that life truly means

Weeping Willow

As the weeping willow drapes against the purple sky
Tiny drops of heaven twinkle in my eye
Her leaves droop to skim the waters’ edge
Creating ripples that float and dance against the ledge
Cascading like a fountain, it shadows the horizon’s frame
A silhouette of beauty, against the glow of the sun’s flame
Swaying in the breeze, such graceful motion
Such beauty on earth, God’s gifts touch my emotion
Nature’s wonders ~ treasures of so much worth
True gifts of God’s creations; right here on earth.
As the butterfly’s flutter, as wide as her wings will spread
Against the blue horizon reflected in the sun’s yellows and reds
An amazing array of splendor, true gifts from God to me
Each creation so taken for granted in all of it’s majesty
So flawless in purity, nature’s richness in full bloom
I give thanks to the heavens, as I smile to the silver moon

Rose bud dance

The rose bud dances to the color of her dignity
Each alluring petal, blossoms delicate purity
Gracefully she pirouettes in a swirl of calming motion
Exposing vulnerability, inside her sensitive emotion
Quietly, silently ~ she sings her lullaby
Encouraged by the wings of an elusive butterfly
A silhouette of splendor graces the setting of the sun
God’s gifts of nature ~ pure wonder; every one
The blossom of the rose ~ the butterfly seduce
God’s gifts of beauty ~ intense, so profuse

I loved you ~ Before you came

I have loved you since before you came
Before I gave you the gift of life
So many treasured memories
That I cherish every minute of life
Where have all the years gone to?
Since a baby in my arms you lay
You make my life so worthwhile
So many memories will always stay
You will always be my “babies"
You both live inside my heart
Thank you for blessing me ~
I love you - with all my heart

The first without her

Today ~ the first birthday without her
Will cloud and sadden you so
The memories will drench you deeper
And your heart ~ an empty hollow
Try to soak your mind in the good memories
Celebrate her day ~ with a rose in her honor
For she is smiling down on you from heaven
Painting the sky in her beautiful colors

The love of a child

The love for my children ~ beyond compare
Unparalleled ~ so profound
The purest blessing that’s above all else
Immeasurable ~ beautifully sound
Life’s beauty is reflected through the eyes of a child
Wrapped in their hands ~ we forever hold
I’m so blessed with two beautiful boys
They are the life of my soul
Infused with feelings and emotions

Where love lives ~ transparently
Dwelling deep inside our souls
The essence of their love in me

Mariah's 1st birthday

One year ago today, Mariah
God blessed us with beautiful you
You melted into every one of our hearts
The center of my world ~ so true
From the first time you opened your big brown eyes
To the first smile that captured my heart
I felt the glow of your innocence
The beauty of all that you are
You are a perfect little lady
With a spirit of beauty like no other
You touch my soul with your love sweetheart
And I am so proud to be your Nana

The infinite song of love

Somewhere
between the moments
of now
and tomorrow’s promise
lies
the infinite song
~ a divine smile
that blossoms
and nourishes
into
unspoken words
of love
in its
purest form

Poetry inside my soul

Poetry lives within my soul
Inside the heart of my words
It dwells inside my visions
Where lyrics and lines rehearse
Inside my head ~ I feel the sounds
Revealing truth so duly spoken
The language of a crystal word
In every angle of light ~ unbroken
Transformed, transposed to write my thoughts
Choosing words to display imagery
Portraying through art, my painting
Water colored oils of discovery
The canvas speaks to reveal my words
Wrapped; massaged and molded
Spelling the truth of my journey
Fluid feelings exposed, unfolded

Embrace your moments

Embrace your birthday moments
Dance in the warmth of your smile
Fill your tomorrows with purpose
Celebrate your life in style

more yesterdays

When there are more yesterdays than tomorrows
We hold the wealth of memories ~ preserved
Each birthday a clear reminder
To trust in what our hearts deserves
For yesterday’s moments of life
Create the memories for tomorrow’s dreams
And the value of each days blessing
Is in the essence of all that life means

Happy Birthday Kevan

To the man in my life ~ I say thank you
For being who you are to me
Your warmth and kindness in caring
~ Caring for me
For being a man of such integrity
Your kind and giving ways
I give you love wrapped in my heart
Today ~ and every day
As you celebrate your birthday
I will make the most with you
Spenidng time ~ a glass of wine
And togetherness ~ me and you

Without my Mum

Eight years have been lost without you
…And I taste my tears ~ a little more
The day you went to heaven
Was a day that is no more
I wish the 10th of January
Didn’t really come around
I want to remember only good times
Not the sadness of that sound
Where emptiness and pain
Left me weak and oh, so broken
The day I said goodbye to you
The day when you were taken
But you left me with your heart
That lives inside my soul
For that I’m ever grateful
~ It somehow makes me feel more whole
The angels sing so much louder today
…..In memory of you
The sound of their harp softly strumming
……Remembering you.
I love you every day Mum ~ and miss you more xxx