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To Mom-in-Laws (for a friend)
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To Mom-in-Laws (for a friend) |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
To Mom-in-Laws (for a friend) We don’t know if we’ll like her, this woman of our life. She has the power to crush us and multiply our strife. She watches us with spouse, so able to speak her mind. But also she can win us if we know that she is kind. I knew a certain lady who was bent and gray with years. I’d long come to respect her while she offered me her cares. She’d made us loans to buy a car and once to buy a home. I wasn’t always pleasant but she seemed to like me some. I really didn’t know how my split with spouse would matter. But I found with her it was still the same as smiles she would scatter. She’s now been gone some years, I guess, and find I miss her still Her mind was keen as anyone’s; I guess I always will. These women give to us the child they love no end, And try so hard to offer us a place where we can spend Our time and feel welcome; now who could as for more. With mine I found great wisdom, she really knew the score. So if you find the one you have clasped close within your heart, And watch with sadness as the signs of decay start, Give thanks for what she’s given you, that mate whose life you share. And all the love she shows to you, a child within her care. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think when one becomes a mother or father-in-law, their whole perspective changes as a parent... I find that the in-laws that open themselves up to their child's mate, is normally doubly blessed... I know my in-laws were, and have been open, thus giving me more than I could hope to receive... and I hope I have given them that much back... and as an in-law now? I do hope I learned my lessons well... your friend is blessed in having a friend like you...  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ken That's why I call mine my "mother-in-love"!  |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Mine was the most wonderful Mum in the world and I miss her much. thank you for the wonderful reminder. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
You can't get any better with mine. She has always been there for me through the worst and best times with my husband. During the rough times she has taken me under her wing and understood me and during the best times, she supports me and I can share anything with her. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What a wonderful gift this poem is for that person. An original Tender Heart bear, that's you.  |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Many thanks to all who found a message here. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Ed goes exploring, finds Kayjay gold.....this that you speak of...very much so. I miss mine so much sometimes that I get misty thinking about her. Stereotypes are made by the loud...reality is made by the good. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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saved_by_grace Member
since 2005-01-08
Posts 332In the arms of God... |
This was a beautiful write, Ken! Hopefully, one day I will get to experience this kind of love and friendship from my future in-laws. [God willing I find a husband...LOL.  ]And Martie...I LOVED the comment about the "mother-in-love"...that is sweet!! Hugs, Becka |
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