Our Special Day

Happy Mother's Day to Mom - Thanks for all you do for me and for Cammie.

Happy Mother's Day to Cammie - Thanks for the honor and pure joy of being your Mom.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, 

and I immediately wanted to paint another one.  

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I saw you feed a stray cat, 

and I learned it was good to be kind to animals.  

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I saw you make my favorite cake just for me, 

and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.  

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I heard you say a prayer, 

and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, 

and I learned to trust in Him.  

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, 

and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. 

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something 

should give to those who don't. 

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, 

and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. 

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I saw how you handled your responsibilities, 

even when you didn't feel good, 

and I learned that I would have to
be responsible when I grew up. 

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I felt you kiss me good night,
and I felt loved.  

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I saw tears in your eyes, 

and I learned that sometimes things hurt, 

but it’s alright to cry.  

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I saw that you cared, 

and I wanted to be everything I could be.  

When you thought I wasn't looking, 

I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know 

to be a good and productive person when I grow up.  

When you thought I wasn’t looking, 

I looked . . . 

and I wanted to say thanks 

for all the things I saw 

when you thought I wasn’t looking. 

(Author Unknown)

Happy Mother's Day and Happy Birthday to Nana - surely one of the most beautiful, wisest, strongest, angels in Heaven.  Thanks for all you did for me here on Earth and all you continue to do for me from above.