Shared Lives Two trees a white oak and a red oak...grew side by side, so close that after many years, their trunks had joined as one. Yet each retained its own limbs, bright leaves and brown acorns. Through the years, these trees shared the warm spring rains, the carefree days of summer and the glory of autumn. Their leaves changed with the seasons, adding beauty to the forest around them. They also shared the harsh times, the bitter cold when winter came and iced their limbs and made them break...the springtime storms when the wind would push and pull and twist their limbs, tearing their leaves away. They weathered these difficult times, relying upon their combined strength and sure-foundation oneness. Our lives together have been like these trees - one in essence, separate in specialness...each depending on the other...sharing the happytimes, lending strength in difficult times. As we continue to grow together, I look forward to the blossoming of our dreams...rooted in God, united in love...with branches reaching up to Heaven. As wonderful as the past has been, the best is yet to be. Happy Anniversary With Love Always Written by Joe Ward

ARTHOR: Joe Ward is the arthor of this lovely poem entitled "Shared Lives". It is �Joe Ward and used with permission. Please do not copy his work. You may visit his website at http://www.wardfamilysingers.com. I am sure you will enjoy it. ARTIST: Paula Vaughan is the featured artist on this set. Please visit her gallery by clicking on the link provided. The painting is entitled "Precious" �Paula Vaughan. SET: Dreamwork Designs is the creator of this lovely set entitled "Life". Please visit her gallery, where you will find many beautiful sets to choose from, by clicking on the link provided. MIDI: The midi is �Night Angel, entitled "Heart". You may visit her wonderful site where you may purchase CD's, download MP3's and Midi's, by clicking on the link provided.