Women have strengths that
amaze men. They carry children,
they carry hardships, they carry
burdens...but they hold
happiness, love and joy. They
smile when they want to
scream. They sing when they
want to cry. They cry when
they are happy and laugh when
they are nervous.
Women wait by the phone for a
"safe at home call" from a
friend after a snowy drive home.
Woman friends keep secrets
you told them years ago and never
bring it up again.
Women have special qualities about
them. They volunteer
for good causes. They are pink
ladies in hospitals, they
bring food to shut ins.
They are childcare workers,
executives, attorneys, stay-at-home
moms, biker babes and
your neighbors. They wear
suits, they wear jeans, they wear
uniforms. They fight for what
they believe in. They stand
up against injustice.
They are in the front row at PTA
meetings. They vote for the
person that will do the best
job for family issues. They walk
and talk the extra mile to get
their children in the right
schools and for getting their
family the right health care.
They write to the editor, their
congressmen and to "the powers
that be" for things that make
for a better life. They don't
take "no" for an answer when
they believe there is a better
solution.
They can wipe a tear, cover a
cut and pat you on the back at
the same time. They eat
little so their family can have more.
They rush to school to pick up
a sick child. They stick a love
note in their husband's lunch
box. They do without new shoes so
that their children can have
them. They go to scout meetings and
are chaperones on class trips.
They go to the doctor with a frightened
friend. They don't make
excuses for defending their family
or friends. They give a friend
some money in times of trouble.
They love unconditionally. They
are loyal, honest and forgiving.
They are smart, knowing that
knowledge IS power. But they
still know how to use their softer
side to make a point. Their world
consists of goodness, love and
caring.
Women want to be the best for
their family, their friends and
themselves. They cry when
their children excel and cheer when
their friends get awards.
They get teary eyed when others do great
things. They save their
anger for the unjust and the insincere.
They tell people that need to
be told to straighten up their act.
They lend a shoulder to cry on,
an ear to listen and a voice to
make suggestions.
They are happy when they hear
about a birth or a new marriage.
Their hearts break when a friend
dies. They have so much sorrow
at the loss of a family
member, yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They can control situations
that seem uncontrollable. They
can round up energy when they
are tired. They can stay
up a little longer to talk to someone
that needs a friend. They will
rush to be by your side when you
are lonely. They will give
up their favorite TV show to help
with homework or read a bedtime
story.
A woman's touch can cure any ailment.
They know that a hug and
kiss can heal a broken heart.
She can make a romantic evening
unforgettable. She can bring
out the best in her husband,
children and friends. They
don't mind standing in the shadows.
They are not there to push, but
to gently encourage. They are
cheerleaders, teachers, lovers
and important in many people's
daily lives. They can whisper
a kind word, scream a loud cheer
and laugh away a fear. They can
mend your broken spirit and give
you back your self esteem.
They can knit a family back together
after a break or a loss.
Women come in all sizes, in all
colors and shapes. They live in
homes, apartments, cabins and
trailers. They drive, fly, walk,
run or e-mail you to show how
much they care about you.They
have hearts that forgive and
forget an injustice. They have
hearts that remember a kindness.
They have hearts that beat
with loyalty and love. The heart
of a woman is what makes the
world spin. They can cry and
laugh at the same time. They can
be sad and hopeful at the same
time.
Women do more than just give birth.
They bring joy and hope.
They teach us to dream and make
goals. They give compassion and
ideals. They climb into
a person's life and make everything better
again. They give moral
support to their family and friends. And
all they want back is a hug,
a smile and for you to do the same to
people you come in contact with.
Women are leaders, but don't want
followers. They want people to
grow into the best person they
can be. They want to touch you in
a way that will make you share
your goodness with others. One
touch can turn a bad day into
a better one. One extra minute of
her time will make a child feel
special. One more kiss will make
her husband feel loved.
Women have a lot to say and a
lot to give.
