This page is dedicated to my mother
"Catherine Rose"
January 2, 1919 - August 21, 2001

And to All The Mothers out There.

Updated October 27, 2001



Mom, You will remain in my heart forever.








There is no love like a mother's love. Hers in the first face seen, the first voice heard, and the first tender touch we know.
As lifegiver, teacher, heroine, caretaker, adviser, and friend, our mothers exert an unparalleled influence on our destiny. No one has a greater effect on what we become or on how far we'll go.
The sacrifices made by mothers are profound and legendary. For no matter how often we try to repay them, the scales still tilt in our mothers' favor.
With that in mind, I dedicate this webpage as a contribution to the debt I owe my mother, Catherine Rose. It is a small offering, but one inspired by my deepest feeling of gratitude and my love.






The following are from the book
"I Love you, Mom"
Edited by Gary Morris



A VERY SPECIAL POEM
FOR A VERY SPECIAL MOM

There are so many moments
when I wish you knew...how much you
matter to me, and how much I thank you
for being such a wonderful mother.

If there is happiness in my heart,
it's because you helped put it there.
If there is gentleness in my beliefs,
it's because you showed me how to care.
If there is understanding in my thinking,
it's because you shared your wisdom.
If there is a rainbow over my shoulder,
it's because of your outlook and your vision.
If there is a knowledge that I can reach out -
and I really can make some dreams come true -
it's because I learned from the best
teacher of all.
I learned... from you.

In the times of my life, whether we
are near or far, please remember
that there could never be any mother
more wonderful... than the one you are.

- Chris Gallatin



THESE ARE THE GIFTS
I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE TO YOU

A Heartfelt Thank-you...for all the things you do for me

My Assurance...that I really do remember the things you taught me, and I always will

Plenty of reasons...for you to feel proud of me, which I'll achieve by always striving to be and do my best

A Sincere Apology...for any headaches I may have caused you when I was growing up

A Gift Certificate...to be redeemed anytime - as many times as you want - for anything I can ever do for you

My Promise...that no matter how far away from home I may travel, you are never far from my heart

My Continued Commitment...to our family and the values you have taught me

Recognition...for all the great things you've done in your life (not the least of which was me!)

An Invitatin...to always be a part of my life, and to never feel that you have to ask

A Bunch Of Wishes...that you have the peace, joy, and happiness in your life, which you are so deserving of

My Love...forever and always.

- Anna Marie Edwards



A LOVING TRIBUTE
TO MY MOTHER

In my mother's hands, I see
all of the hard work
that she has done for me.
I see the caring she's provided
for my benefit
down through the years.

In my mother's eyes, I sense
a gentle understanding
of my ways -
and also a longing to sometimes
help me see some better ways
of living.

In my mother's arms, I've found
comfort from the world
so many times -
from fears, hurts, and everything
that troubles me.
I know that if anything happens
to bother me now,
those arms are always open
just for me.

In my mother's face, I see
the hopes for me
that are plainly written there;
often, a sense of pride
is revealed, too.

But in my mother's heart
is the greatest gift of all,
for that is where so much love
is kept for me.

- Barbara J. Hall



THE LOVE BETWEEN
A MOTHER AND CHILD
IS FOREVER

The love we share
as mother and child
is a bond of the strongest kind.
It is a love of the present,
interwoven with memories
of the past
and dreams of the future.
It is strengthened by overcoming
obstacles
and facing fears and challenges
together.
It is having pride in each other
and knowing that our love
can withstand anything.
It is sacrifice and tears,
laughter and hugs.
It is understanding, patience,
and believing in each other.
It is wanting only the best
for each other
and wanting to help any time
there is a need.
It is respect, a hug,
and unexpected kindness.
It is making time to be together
and knowing just what to do and say.
It is an unconditional,
forever kind of love.

- Barbara Cage



God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers. - Jewish Proverb

At the birth of her first child, a woman becomes a mother--something totally different from what she was just moments before.

You know your in real trouble when your mom calls you by both your first and middle names.

Being told that I am just like my mother is the best compliment I've ever been given.

Every mother is like Moses. She does not enter the promised land. She prepares a world she will never see. - Pope Paul VI

When my mother would give me that LOOK, I'd turn into Little Miss Perfect.

Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret love outlives them all. -Oliver Wendell Holmes

Remember that when your mom says, "you'll regret it," you usually will.

Act as if your mother is right behind you, because someone's mother always is.



"I LOVE YOU, MOM"

There have been many times when I have missed the chance to tell you that I'm so proud of you and all you stand for.
I respect your discipline, your decisions, and the way you stand by your words.
I admire everything about your way of life, even though you may have wondered many times if I was even listening when you spoke to me.
You may have felt as if your words were falling on closed ears, but I've always heard you.
And many times those messages of yours have helped me, guided me, and kept me safely going on.

"Thanks, Mom"...
That's another phrase I haven't offered you as often as I should have.
If I did, I'd be saying those two words continually for everything you do for me.

But today, I'll just say, "I love you, Mom...
You're always in my heart."

- Barbara J. Hall





My Mother, my friend so dear
throughout my life you're always near.
A tender smile to guide my way
You're the sunshine to light my day!

- Author Unknown -




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