Mama... I Love You

You come to mind so often...
and I wonder why I have been chosen
to have a wonderful, loving parent like you.

You have given me love...
welcoming me home with open arms.

You have given me courage...
helping me in times of needs.

You have given me security...
knowing I have a safe home and
a special family to return to always.

You have given me trust...
from always being able to
believe in me and I in you.

You have given me honesty...
knowing that we always speak
the truth with each other.

And you have given me friendship...
helping me to realize that I am never alone;
you are always near.



I want so much to repay you...
for your kindness,
and someday I will find a way...
but for now I can only tell you,
though I don't always show it,
and though I don't always say it...
I LOVE YOU!!

"Lisa Ford"