My Mother Kept A Garden

This poem is dedicated to all my friends who have lost their moms. I can only imagine how much you miss them and I pray that you will have the courage to pass on their legacy through your lives....

My Mother kept a garden,

a garden of the heart,

She planted all the good things

that gave my life it's start. 

She turned me to the sunshine

and encouraged me to dream,

Fostering and nurturing

the seeds of self-esteem... 

And when the winds and rain came,

she protected me enough-

But not too much because she knew

I'd need to stand up strong and tough. 

Her constant good example

always taught me right from wrong-

Markers for my pathway

that will last a lifetime long. 

I am my Mother's garden.

I am her legacy-

Author Unknown 

This mother's day may be tough for you but pause a reflect on the special gift you had in your mom. 

The US celebrates Mother's day on the second Sunday of every month. 

Source:http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com