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Strong Women

Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry children, they
carry hardships, they carry burdens...but they hold happiness,
love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they
want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are
nervous.

Women wait by the phone for a "safe at home call" from a friend
after a snowy drive home. Woman friends keep secrets you told them
years ago and never bring it up again...Women have special qualities
about them. They volunteer for good causes. They are pink ladies in
hospitals, they bring food to shut ins. They are child care workers,
executives, attorneys, stay at home moms, biker babes and your
neighbors.

They wear suits, they wear jeans, they wear uniforms. They fight for
what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They are in the
front row at PTA meetings. They vote for the person that will do the
best job for family issues. They walk and talk the extra mile to get
their children in the right schools and for getting their family the
right health care. They write to the editor, their congressmen and to
"the powers that be" for things that make for a better life. They don't
take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better
solution.

They can wipe a tear, cover a cut and pat you on the back at the same
time. They eat a little so their family can have more. They rush to
school to pick up a sick child. They stick a love note in their
husband's lunch box. They do without new shoes so that their children
can have them. They go to scout meetings and are chaperones on
class trips. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They don't
make excuses for defending their family or friends. They give a friend
some money in times of trouble. They love unconditionally.

They are loyal, honest and forgiving. They are smart, knowing that
knowledge IS power. But they still know how to use their softer side to
make a point.

Their world consists of goodness, love and caring. Women want to be the
best for their family, their friends and themselves. They cry when
their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.
They get teary eyed when others do great things. They save their anger
for the unjust and the insincere. They tell people that need to be told to
straighten up their act. They lend a shoulder to cry on, an ear to
listen and a voice to make suggestions.

They are happy when they hear about a birth
or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They have so much sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are
strong when they think there is not any strength left. They can control
situations that seem uncontrollable. They can round up energy when
they are tired. They can stay up a little longer to talk to someone
that needs a friend. They will rush to be by your side when they are
lonely. They will give up their favorite TV show to help with homework
or read a bedtime story.

A woman's touch can cure any ailment. They know that a
hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. She can make a
romantic evening unforgettable. She can bring out the best in her
husband, children and friends. They don't mind standing in the shadows.
They are not there to push, but to gently encourage. They are cheerleaders,
teachers, loves and important in many peoples daily lives. They can
whisper a kind work, scream a loud cheer and laugh away a fear. They
can mend your broken spirit and give you back your self-esteem. They
can knit a family back together after a break or a loss.

Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They live in homes,
apartments, cabins and trailers. They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail
you to show how much they care about you. They have hearts that forgive
and forget an injustice. They have hearts that remember a kindness. They
have hearts that beat with loyalty and love. The heart of a woman is
what makes the world spin. They can cry and laugh at the same time.
They can be sad and hopeful at the same time.

Women do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They teach
us to dream and make goals.

They give compassion and ideals. They climb into a persons life and
make everything better again. They give moral support to their
family and friends. And all they want back is a hug, a smile and for
you to do the same to people you come in contact with. Women are
leaders, but don't want followers. They want people to grow into the best
person they can be. They want to touch you in a way that will make you
share your goodness with others. One touch can turn a bad day into a
better one. One extra minute of her time will make a child feel
special.

One more kiss will make her husband feel loved.
Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.