Papa turns 56!!!

Today papa turns 56! Many a time papa celebrated b'day outside home, as he was working for the para-military forces. But this time, its different. We're away from home - so the feeling is a bit different. Anyway, here's a poem that suits pa so much...

Dad,
Every year, your birthday reminds me
how grateful I am that you are my father.
With all that’s going on in the world today,
I’m thankful I get to watch you,
to look up to you, being an example of a good man.
What a privilege it is to observe your strength,
your competence, and your kindness.
I am so blessed to be under your wing,
your protection, your care,
learning important life lessons from you.
If all fathers were like you,
the world would be a very different
and much better place.
Happy Birthday, Dad,
from your admiring son(s).

- Joanna Fuchs

Momma and Pappa celebrate 24th anniversary!

This day, twenty-four years ago, Mom and Dad entered a covenant that has stood the test of time, space and distance. Their love for each other, I feel has been tried in every possible way. And they have, strongly and successfully demonstrated that love, true love only wins. Of course, they never fight - they just talk loud! But over the years, they have been the best mom and dad a child could ever know.

We never know
Or fully realize
How sweet and kind our parents are,
How gentle and how wise

We simply take for granted,
From day to passing day,
Each sacrifice they make for us
In their own loving way.

But then we grow and finally learn,
The way that children do,
How much their love has really meant,
How thoughtful they've been, too -

And so this comes with all the thanks
You both deserve and more.
For there aren't two dearer parents
Than the one this poem's for

- Anonymous

If a child...

If a Child grows up with Criticism,
S/he will learn to Criticize.

If a Child grows up with Hate,
S/he will Learn to Fight.

If a Child grows up with Shame,
S/he will Learn to feel Shame.

If a Child grows up with Praising,
S/he will Learn to Appreciate.

If a Child grows up with Encouragement,
S/he will Learn to be Confident.

If a Child grows up with Understanding,
S/he will Learn to be Patient.

If a Child grows up with Justice,
S/he will Learn to be Fair.

If a Child grows up with Security,
S/he will Learn to Trust.

If a Child grows up with Approval.
S/he will Learn Self-Esteem.

If a Child grows up with Acceptance And Friendship,
S/he will Learn to Love in Life.

- Anon

Always remember that, your child NEVER ASKED TO BE BORN... the choice was yours.