Smile :-)

You are not an outcast. You are not an outsider. You are not nothing of value. You are not an arctic wasteland. You are not unwelcome. You did not abandon her. And you are not alone.

So stop feeling that way. Because you are smart. You are funny. You are honest. You are sweet. You are a kind-hearted person. You are gentle. You are a loving person. You care about people. You are nice. You are sincere. You are a great person. You have friends who always count on you. And you will have family who loves you.

So please do not be sad. Because YOU ARE SOMETHING

Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by if you
Smile, through your fear and sorrow
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worth-while if you just smile
Keep on smiling and
Never, never, never stop smile --- r.s.

Happy Mother's Day

A Mother's love is something that no one can explain
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may,
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away. . .

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems. . .

It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation
A many splendor miracle man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand. . .

(written by Helen Steiner Rice)