Faces of Beauty 1 -
all for Abba

{my Mom is truly one of the most amazing women anyone could ever know ~
and though this birthday tribute is late, it was as true then as it is now...}

"YOU ARE"
there are girls
who grow up with quiet dreams
in desperate homes
wanting more than anything
to just be loved...

there are young women
who dream of love
and of marriage
wanting more than anything
to just be seen for who they are...

there are mothers
who dream of happiness
wanting more than anything
to just be a strength for their children...

there are women
who dream of healing
wanting more than anything
to just turn back the clock...

for one more day - just one more hour
to do all the things they've dreamed of
to stop the wanting
to be free from pain
and to know that they are:

real
valued
brave
hope-givers
life-sustainers
admirable
undaunted
fearless
approachable
forgiving
forgiven
forbearing
accomplished
redeemed
precious &
priceless...

{Ma,
you are truly one of those rare women mentioned above...
your life and your birthday are a celebration i never stop thanking God for.
Happy Birthday, Mom!!!
i love you with all i am and all i wish i could be,
Missy}