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You're surrounded by people wherever you go
And no two are ever the same
Even though twins may appear they're alike
They are just as unique as their name
Each human is different
We start out at birth
Developing our character and style
And if you were lucky to have had lots of love
And some guidance was shown all the while
Then you've learned to be kind
To respect every being
To search for the goodness in others
The greatest of teachers will usually be
Our very own fathers and mothers
It's a gift you've received and you must pass it on
As you wind through your daily lifes course
You must give what you can and try helping each man
And in doing so, you've found the source
Doesn't matter what's done, for you've given your best
Which makes you so special and unique
You'll be filled with self-esteem as you follow your dream
And you reach up to the highest peak
Be strong and be proud and tell others out loud
That you're there for whenever they need you
They can learn much from you and you've fulfilled a goal
For the future of those who succeed you.

Anne

TODAY IS SUNNY HOT AND NICE
NO SIGN OF HAIL OR SNOW OR ICE
BUT IN APRIL OF NINETEEN SEVENTY-FIVE
THE SUNNY DAYS TOOK A DIVE
A FOUR DAY BLIZZARD WITH SNOW THAT MORN
IS WHEN YOU DECIDED TO BE BORN--
YOUR MOM SWEATED IT THROUGH AND SHE REALLY HURT
BUT ONE LOOK AT HIM
AND SHE KNEW HIS WORTH
GRANDPA AND I WERE THERE TO SEE
MY FIRST BORN GRANDSON MEANT TO BE
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS I HAVE WATCHED HIM GROW
AND HE PROUDLY HAS THAT INNER GLOW
HE EXCELLED IN RUNNING AND DID GREAT IN SCHOOL
AND SERVED HIS COUNTRY BY THE GOLDEN RULE
NOW HE IS WORKING DILIGENTLY
AND FEW HAVE COME AS FAR AS HE
HE STILL EXCELS AT WHAT HE TRIES
AND DESERVEDLY GOT HIMSELF A PRIZE
A BEAUTIFUL CONDO TO OWN AND ENJOY
WE LOVE YOU GRANDSON
NOW A MAN NOT A BOY!

WITH LOVE FROM GRANDMA ANNE

Son-in-laws go
Son-in-laws stay
Mine delights us
In loving, kinds ways
When he’s around
We talk up a storm
His quirky fast jokes
There since he was born
A wonderful husband
To my daughter, his wife
And to friends and his kids
He’s inspired their life
So hang in there, son-in-law
You’re a doll whom we love
God blessed us with you
And the light from above

Mom

Cooking and cleaning is not only womens work
Be ready to say "I'm sorry"
Hurtful words stab more than weapons
Ask advice or opinions of each other
Show no disrespect for each others family
Save money together and jointly agree on bills
Do not pressure each other on any issue
Do not let small issues catapult
Say "I Love You" often
Sarcasm is never amusing
Keep up relations with the family
Save some extra money on a regular basis
Listen to children and notice their problems
Read to them often
Get out alone at least one night a week
Fill your hearts with a capacity for love
Remember your heritage
Record special events
LOVE LOVE LOVE