Mom's in heaven now...I sure do miss you Mom!
How do you place a value on
a mother?
a mother?
Her worth is far more than
jewels.
jewels.
She rises while its still
night,
night,
Preparing breakfast making
sure her family eats right.
sure her family eats right.
She delights in working,
businesswoman extraordinare
businesswoman extraordinare
Sewing and cooking and
selling her wares.
selling her wares.
She does not fear the
winter, as her house is prepared.
winter, as her house is prepared.
She cans so many vegetables—there’s
plenty to share.
plenty to share.
She smiles in the face of
adversity even unto the end,
adversity even unto the end,
Always, she has a kind word
for a neighbor or friend.
for a neighbor or friend.
She’s a heaven sent angel,
guardian of life,
guardian of life,
A protector from trouble,
worry and strife.
worry and strife.
She’s a coach in life’s race,
Running along side, least
you fall on your face.
you fall on your face.
Her words are filled with
wisdom, kindness overflows,
wisdom, kindness overflows,
She quietly ponders all that
she knows.
she knows.
She constantly exalts me,
considers me her prize,
considers me her prize,
Crowns me with beauty, if
only in her eyes.
only in her eyes.
Beyond any other, I treasure
my mother.
my mother.
I shall love, honor and
value her all the days of my life.
value her all the days of my life.
By Connie Hawkins – Mother’s
Day 1993
Day 1993
