Sometimes, not often enough,
we reflect upon the good things
and those thoughts always center around
those we love
and I think about those people
who mean so much to me
and for so many years have made me so very happy.
and I count the times
I have forgotten to say
THANK YOU.....
and just how much I love them.....
 
 

Mama, what I would do to see that smile   on your face!  You've put a thousand smiles,  a multitude of giggles  across my face -  what can I do to show you   how much I appreciate you?
Papa, I cannot thank you enough  for all the love and inspiration.  I am what I am because of you.  But you were gone so soon...  Wish you were still here with us  to weave more memories with -  grandchildren, great grandchildren, perhaps?
I love you, Mama  I love you, Papa
Carol, do you know how much I adore you?  I am the proudest for your every success,  the happiest for your every conquest.  Hey, world, she's my one and only sister!
Charlie, a little lost boy no more,  you are a most admirable father,  a sight to behold with Fel, Ian and Kitkat.  Can I, someday, rear my family just as well?
Lolo, as a child you cradled me in your arms,  you saw me through my heartaches and triumphs,  I wonder, do you still watch me from up there?  I miss you here...

 
Life's most precious surprises come in small packages.....
Kitkat, Ian - you deserve all the best in the world!