My Birthday Wish to My Sister!

My sister you are one in a bazillion!

You are everything I could ever hope or imagine a sister to be

I’m so lucky to have you as my sister . . . but also as my very best friend

When I think of you . . . I just smile . . . always so thankful that you and I have each other

Susan, I remember growing up sharing that very tiny bedroom where many a secret was told and shared

People don’t believe me when I tell them that . . . growing up and to this day, we have never had a fight or argument . . . 

I love this "thing" between us, this unspoken closeness, we’ve never needed to talk about . . . it’s just there

I feel so fortunate that throughout our lives we are always there for each other . . . Always no matter what!

When either of us needs picking up, the other is there without question or thought 

Susan you always tell me you wouldn't know what to do without me. . . and I say to you . . . I know what you mean . . . because I feel exactly the same way! 

It's funny because it’s not as though we’re totally alike . . . although Jason and Lyndsey may disagree 

Susan you are the more cautious one, and I have always been a bit more wild . . . willing to take more chances

You are the organized one, the one who takes a situation by the horn and gets done what needs to be done

We are both pleasers, and have a strong commitment to our family . . .

Although you always say I'm the stronger one, when I needed you to be strong, you were beyond amazing...you got me through one of the toughest times in my life

Of all the “greats” in our lives . . .the greatest hands down is Jason and Lyndsey . . . 

From the minute or should I say the second you told me you were pregnant I fell in love with them as if they were my own...and that love as you know, has grown stronger each day

I am so blessed that you have always shared them with me . . . but you know exactly how I feel

Susan you are a fantastic mom . . . your children are confident, strong and know without question you will always be there for them . . . 

You take “loving them unconditionally” . . .  to another level

We talk everyday, most days more than once

You and I can be together for a week straight and when we leave each other, one of us will call the other and we still have things to say . . . 

Something my hubby as you know is still amazed with after 30 years

Our relationship is so easy. . . no natural. . . so amazing . . . so rare

So on this special day I say . . .Happy Birthday Susan . . . 

I Love You with All My Heart!

Life . . .

Life . . . we should appreciate all that is good

But sometimes there are challenges that are misunderstood

Do these hurdles in life really make us strong?

Are they lessons . . . lessons that are life long?

It’s so hard when the people who are close

Get hit with a double or triple dose

But what we can do is be there in need

And give hope and encouragement so they can proceed

So on those days when it’s hard to put on that smile

Think hard . . . think of all in your life that is worthwhile

Some things in life are just out of our control

And these are the times we need to dig deep into our soul

It’s not always easy . . . in fact it can be tough

But keeping that energy positive . . .  surprisingly enough

Will not only get you through . . . but you will achieve

And more importantly . . .you will BELIEVE!

Dawn

Drinking coffee while looking out my window in the wee early mornings, inspired this poem!

Dawn’s dark morning sky

Silhouettes ready to illumine

Welcoming . . . new day . . . fresh start

The Bike Ride

Adjusting the gears and then the seat

Peddling through traffic on the concrete street

Soon all the “city” noises will soften . . . will cease

As I get on the path and hear the quiet peace

The exchange of the views and the sounds

A completely different world . . . it surrounds

Taking me inside so I can feel

Nature’s beauty and all her appeal

The wind talking to me through bushes and trees

Branches dancing and waving creating a cool breeze

The birds some I see . . . but some are obscure

But the songs they are singing just add to the allure

It’s early yet . . . so few flowers are in full bloom

But in a month or so all will change I presume

I hear the rustle of branches and for a moment . . . I fear

But then I see it’s nothing more . . . than a beautiful deer

The time just flies and I can hardly believe

After miles upon miles it’s time for me to leave

It’s really a magical place here in the woods

So much better than riding in neighborhoods!

Lilacs

Lilac bushes in spring time bloom

Each branch, each cluster a perfect plume

Two colors revealed . . . purple and cream

Make a perfect addition to nature’s theme

The fragrance in the air is so defined

Take time to enjoy . . . but keep in mind

These beauties are short lived. . . sadly don’t last

So savour them . . . before they’re a thing of the past!