(Hearing the news today of our wonderful legend of love, Mister Rogers, truly broke my heart today, as I grew up watching his show almost every single day and still do with my little sister, as I truly believe he is one of the most loving people in TV history, and more importantly, a role model to everyone, and I only pray we continue to go on and enrich our children with his words of wisdom and love! So I beg you all, love your children with all your heart and may we all treat each other like friendly neighbors, and most importantly, reach out to each child with love and understand their special needs and qualities! God Bless You All! ) Just Your Friendly Neighbor Here By: Noah Eaton 2/27/03 Stepping out on the front porch in his suit jacket Wraps his striped cardigan sweater and straightens his collar Kicks off his 10 ½ Florsheims slip-ons To slip on those navy boat shoes which he treats like a father Won’t you be my neighbor? We can still catch that trolley to the Neighborhood of Make Believe It’s such a good feeling to know you’re still alive Deep down I believe this I was once just little like you Now it’s my time to carry on your message There’s those singing ways to say how you make me feel inside I’m only still myself inside and that leaves me breathless… If I come knocking at your door Know there’s a friend special for you Even after all we’ve been through Every day is just the day to spread a little love If I come knocking at your door Know it’s only because we could all use more In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store Every day is just the day to spread a little love In every child’s inevitable frustrations and woes Loss of loved ones and trying to find the love they deserve When self-esteem just needs to be released Just need to be cared for, just need their arbiters We can drive the trolley all around town Remember what your grandfather always told you That he likes you just the way you are And we are proud of you too… If I come knocking at your door Know there’s a friend special for you Even after all we’ve been through Every day is just the day to spread a little love If I come knocking at your door Know it’s only because we could all use more In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store Every day is just the day to spread a little love I’ll be your ordained minister Where X the Owl will always be in my tree Singing with King Friday and Prince Tuesday Spoon people, Daniel Striped Tiger And a special delivery from Mr. McFeely You’ll always arrange the table for Lady Elaine Fairchild Where Chef Brockett will prepare his cuisine Where Dr. Duckbill Platypus has the remedy Where Henrietta Pussycat still picks flowers And you get that smile from Handyman Negri So won’t you be my neighbor? We can still catch that trolley to the Neighborhood of Make Believe Behind these white walls and blue shutters I’m still myself, you are too as you can see I was once just little like you Now it’s my time to carry on your message… If I come knocking at your door Know there’s a friend special for you Even after all we’ve been through Every day is just the day to spread a little love If I come knocking at your door Know it’s only because we could all use more In your neighborhood there’s always more than enough in store Every day is just the day to spread a little love So if I come knocking at your door As you’re playing that piano Know it’s just your friendly neighbor here Wishing you a beautiful day! "There is a universal truth I have found in my work. Everybody longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is let somebody know that they are loved and capable of loving." Fred Rogers

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Cold hands means a warm heart

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson