Today is a very special day here

[Raven]

Today we celebrate a very special day. My son, Nick celebrates his 26th birthday. The memories I hold of this day 26 years ago, overwhelm the bad times I have had to deal off and on. I know that I have really been blessed with him and his daughter. Life has been good to me no matter what. He is like the song, "Wind Beneath My Wings" in my life.

Happy B-Day. Love you mijo. Always and forever.

Mom

A poem just for you.



Today marks a very special day
Upon this day I would like to say
What my heart will celebrate
A story of a great love borne
Upon a beautiful warm day in May
Today holds a special meaning
A day of celebration
For out of all my tribulation
Twenty six years ago
I was truly blessed
A blessing I dearly wished for
Was brought to life this day
A life that has filled my own
Bringing me hope
Upon my days of sadness
A gentle loving hand
That wipes away my tears
A sweet pure kiss
Upon my forehead
Making me feel so loved
A great big bear hug
Showing me the strength
That lies within his heart
A smile that brings light
Upon the shadows in the night
That at times engulf my heart
A voice so dear
That calls me every day
To make sure that I'm okay
A voice that brings life
Life upon the last embers
Of my once fiery life
A life that once more
Breathes upon my life
Giving me the wish to carry on
Thank you God for this hope
Thank you for bringing life
Back to my life
Thank you for this blessing
Thank you for this great son
Thank you Nick for being there
When I have needed you the most
To help ease the pain
That haunts upon my body
Thank you for bringing joy
Once more to my soul
Also for the beautiful child
You have taught to love me
And call me "Mema"

I will love you always and forever

© 2004-2005 Raven Lenore

[This message was edited by Raven on 05-11-05 at 03:17 PM.]

[Jim]

Beautiful words Raven

Happy Birthday Nick

[reeseo]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...NICK...hang in Reeseo

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Thank you very much Mom for the wonderful poem and for being such a great help during such a rough time. I don't think I could have made it 26 years through life without your guidance and love...
<333333333333 Nick

[teena]

Nick,

I only saw this just now. I remember keeping in touch with you a time or two when Raven was so sick a while back. I'm glad you are doing ok...and I hope your birthday was fantastic!

Take care and God bless, and many more happy years to come...

Teena

PS--RAVEN...you have such a WAY WITH WORDS...

[PN]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK

I talked with your Mom and I hope that everything is going well for you.
Raven, a belated Happy Mother's Day and thank you for sharing.

PN

[Raven]

Thanks everyone for wishing my son a happy b-day. I did make him a small cake and dinner for that evening.
(Yes, I am now doing more around the house. )

He and Isis also went out a bit and had something else he had been wanting to eat. He loves to eat what we call "Chico's Tacos". They are made with some kind of chili sauce. You either dip them in it or pour it over the tacos. Ummm. Delicioso. I don't eat them much because I get heartburn when I do. I think Isis loves them too.

Paul, thank you for wishing me a happy Mother's Day. My day was spent with him and Isis also. He planted some more flowers for me. He has been working in my garden almost daily every day. We got several rose bushes (Paradise and one orange one) We are also planting lots of lilies and varied flowers. Hopefully, we may have a better looking garden this year. Last year it was really neglected due to my sore. He tried to keep up with it and work also but it was very hard to do it. Maybe this year things will be better for us. Will try to stay away from the hospital this year. (Hopefully )

Jim and Teena, written from the deepest part of my heart as you can tell. Thank you Reeso.
Raven