Meeting for the First TIme
Just a few days ago
We didn't know you
And hours ago
We had not met.
But today we met you
And in an instant
We held you in our arms
And in our hearts.
Just a few months ago we didn't know you
And a few days ago we had not met.
But then we met you and in an instant
We held you in our arms and in our hearts.
We were not there to hold you as cooing babies
And I did not feed you from my breast
But that mattered not for once I held you
My arms knew that my heart loved you best.
God creates families where love is evident
And fills aching hearts with arms found reaching out
That God Himself chose us to be a family
I will never ever have a doubt.
Thena
Mom, Finding you was so special
Finding you was so special
For you are such an important part
Of the person I am today
For you gave me a healthy start.
Thank you for giving me life.
Even though you could not share
Your life each day as my mom
Iin my heart you were always there.
As an adult I understand so much more
Than I did when I was small
And I want to get to know you now
As with you my childhood I recall.
I have put together these photos
And memories in this special book
So that when you think of me
You can take a look.
Thena
How I Love You!
It should have been the best of times
The happiest time in the world
A time for bonding between a mother
And her precious baby girl.
Oh what love poured through my heart
What first I set eyes on you!
How could I provide the life I wanted you to have
Whatever could I do?
Agony, untold and beyond description
Filled my heart each day
As I made up my mind that my decision had to be
To give my most beloved babe away.
I gave you up not because I didn't love you
Oh, if only it had been that way!
I gave you up because I loved you more than life itself
And loved you more each day.
I gave you up because I saw in you
Beauty and intelligence and grace
Because I saw a love of life and desire to live
In your precious baby face.
And live you would and live you must
A life that would be wonderful and sweet.
I knew that I must do what was best
Oh, how my heart did beat!
I've prayed that someday God above
Would bring you back to me
And that the heart that loved you then and loved you still
You would be able to see.
And I pray that someday God will answer that prayer
And let us find each other
How wonderful will be the reuniting
Of you dear child to this yearning mother!
My heart will never beat so fast
Nor will it ever be so thrilled
To finally have that child shaped spot
Once again recognized and filled!
And I pray that God will let us be dear friends
Which is quite enough for me
If I can once again have you to touch and hold
And love for eternity!
Thena Smith
Announcement of Adoption...boy
In our hearts he was already our song
God kept him secure and safe from harm
Until He could place him in our arms.
He was waiting for us to find him
For us to find the words to our song
And he was just waiting patiently
For us to come along.
God has a way of bringing together
All things that are meant to be
And the joining of baby and parents
Is a glorious sight to see.
Come and join in our celebration
Sing with us our song of love
For the child so sweetly given us
By the Heavenly Father above.
Thena
Because I Love You
Because I love you
I will let you go
And let someone new
Take you into their home.
Because I love you
And want the very best
I will let you have another heart
In which to make your nest.
Because I love you
And feel I might fail to be
The mother that you need
I will let someone else succeed.
I will never forget you
First child of my body and heart
I will cherish you forever
Even though we may be far apart.
And someday when you are old enough
Your birth mother you may want to see
And I will be waiting eagerly to meet you
And a wonderful reunion that will be!
So sweet dreams my little one
I send you off to those whose arms ache
To hold a baby of their own
And in whose hearts you already have found a home.
Because I Love You.......
Thena
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Albums
Your First Album
Here it is, your first album
Straight from your young heart.
Filled to the brim with wonder
Your photos--your art!
This book records how you see
The world around you today
It reflects the awe and wonder
In all you do and say.
This is the very first
Of many albums to come
And no matter how many you create
This will be the most special one!
Years may teach you techniques
As your photo subjects you view
But the best photographs are framed
In the heart of you.
Thena
First Christmas
I knew it was something
I just had to do
Creating this special
Little book for you
So that you can understand
In years to come
That this first Christmas
Was a very special one!
Thena
Dear Little One
Your very first Christmas
Is such a special day
And I wanted to record it
In a very special way.
So I created this little book
So that when you are older
You can look back and see
How special this day was
to your family!
Thena
Your Album
We waited for 9 long months
To see your face
And give you a long awaited
First loving embrace.
We started this little album
While we waited patiently
For you to enter into our world
And complete our family.
We added to it throughout this year
Photos and each precious little incident
That showed what a cutie you are
And to document our joy was our intent.
Now that we loved and cuddled you
For a whole year today
We can hardly believe the miracle
That God sent our way.
You are our one year old
Our little blessing
Is all I can say
As we celebrate your first birthday!
Thena
Baby Albums
I'm as blessed as I can be
For look who are
Grandparents to me!
I'm constantly adored
And sometimes quoted
And my whole family
Is lovingly devoted!
Mommy has put into this book
Some really cute photos
And other fun stuff!
I hope you enjoy it
And have lots of fun
Seeing my first year journey
As now I am ONE!
THena
Great Grandparents album
I wanted to give you a special gift
That will be a treasure for years to come
So I created this little album
And it is a very special one!
On each page you will find
Created with photos and such
Remembrances of special times
That I know you treasure so much.
Your great grandchildren
are all accounted for
On pages bright and gay
To bring you happiness
And add joy to your day.
You can add to this special album
As you take photos through the year
And keep this booklet to remind you
That we hold you very dear!
I will be happy to help you add to it
Just send the album back to me
And I will do the pages for you
Documenting each special memory!
Thena
Welcome to my Circle Journal
This is a special journal
Each page is a special part
Of a loving group of friends
That have bonded heart to heart.
In it are life instructions
To help us cope and win
By working through it al together
Hand in hand and friend to friend
Thena
Here is a Little Album
Here is a little album
That has a great start
For it was a product of love
Directly from my heart.
There are places to record
The things your little one will do
And enough space to add
Loving thoughts from you.
Each milestone can be recorded
And documented herein
From that first sweet little coo
To the first heart tugging grin.
You think you will remember
But as time swiftly goes by
You will be so glad to have this book
For those years are going to fly!
This book is not yet finished
There is much more to do
Pictures and remembrances
To be added throughout the year...
........by you!
Thena
Your Album
Here it is
A work of art
Created from
Your family's heart.
Stroke its pages
As you take a look
Through the special pages
Of this wonderful book.
Each page was created
With love and joy
From each adult
And each girl and boy.
With our love and prayers
And birthday wishes too
We lovingly present
Our birthday gift to you.
Thena
(An album for Mother)
You Taught Me...
You have taught me so many things
And I have so much yet to learn
I have profited so much from your example
And the "mother stripes" it took you years to earn!
So much wisdom have you garnered
As you so wisely lived your life each day
Helping, loving and caring and for
Each person life would send your way.
It is with immense pride and honor
That I wear the title "daughter" in my heart
I'm so proud to have you as my wonderful mother
And proud that of you I am a part.
You are a wonderful and lovely woman
With a wonderful glow that comes from deep inside
And when I say to others that you are my mother
I do it always with love and pride.
This book was put together for a reason,
To show you how you've helped my dreams come true
To thank you for the sacrifices that you have made for me,
And as a tiny bit of tangible evidence of my love for you!
Thena
We made this album
Just for you
Full of love
And photos too!
We put it together
With love from the heart
With affection we crafted
Each single part.
For when someone has a friend
As wonderful as you
Only the very best gift
Showing our depth of love with do!
Thena
To Our Sister
God may not have seen fit
To make genetic sisters of us all
But we are connected by threads of love
With each heart in tune to the other's call.
When one of our sisters hurts
That hurt we each one feel
Though it may not be a physical wound
The hurt in our heart is real.
We have come together in this book
To show you how much we care
And to surround you with our loving thoughts
And keep you lifted up in prayer.
You may not meet us personally
But this little book will show
That we care so very much for you
And we just wanted you to know.
Thena
Gift Album for Baby
I know that we don't see each other
As often as I wish we could
But the visits that we have
Are so very,very good!
You are just a baby now
And won't remember the things I do
About what wonderful fun we had
And the joy of just we two!
You won't remember in your head
But this album is to help in part
To keep the sweetness of our times alive
By letting you replay it in your heart.
Thena
Here it is, your first album
Straight from your young heart.
Filled to the brim with wonder
Your photos--your art!
This book records how you see
The world around you today
It reflects the awe and wonder
In all you do and say.
This is the very first
Of many albums to come
And no matter how many you create
This will be the most special one!
Years may teach you techniques
As your photo subjects you view
But the best photographs are framed
In the heart of you.
Thena
First Christmas
I knew it was something
I just had to do
Creating this special
Little book for you
So that you can understand
In years to come
That this first Christmas
Was a very special one!
Thena
Dear Little One
Your very first Christmas
Is such a special day
And I wanted to record it
In a very special way.
So I created this little book
So that when you are older
You can look back and see
How special this day was
to your family!
Thena
Your Album
We waited for 9 long months
To see your face
And give you a long awaited
First loving embrace.
We started this little album
While we waited patiently
For you to enter into our world
And complete our family.
We added to it throughout this year
Photos and each precious little incident
That showed what a cutie you are
And to document our joy was our intent.
Now that we loved and cuddled you
For a whole year today
We can hardly believe the miracle
That God sent our way.
You are our one year old
Our little blessing
Is all I can say
As we celebrate your first birthday!
Thena
Baby Albums
I'm as blessed as I can be
For look who are
Grandparents to me!
I'm constantly adored
And sometimes quoted
And my whole family
Is lovingly devoted!
Mommy has put into this book
Some really cute photos
And other fun stuff!
I hope you enjoy it
And have lots of fun
Seeing my first year journey
As now I am ONE!
THena
Great Grandparents album
I wanted to give you a special gift
That will be a treasure for years to come
So I created this little album
And it is a very special one!
On each page you will find
Created with photos and such
Remembrances of special times
That I know you treasure so much.
Your great grandchildren
are all accounted for
On pages bright and gay
To bring you happiness
And add joy to your day.
You can add to this special album
As you take photos through the year
And keep this booklet to remind you
That we hold you very dear!
I will be happy to help you add to it
Just send the album back to me
And I will do the pages for you
Documenting each special memory!
Thena
Welcome to my Circle Journal
This is a special journal
Each page is a special part
Of a loving group of friends
That have bonded heart to heart.
In it are life instructions
To help us cope and win
By working through it al together
Hand in hand and friend to friend
Thena
Here is a Little Album
Here is a little album
That has a great start
For it was a product of love
Directly from my heart.
There are places to record
The things your little one will do
And enough space to add
Loving thoughts from you.
Each milestone can be recorded
And documented herein
From that first sweet little coo
To the first heart tugging grin.
You think you will remember
But as time swiftly goes by
You will be so glad to have this book
For those years are going to fly!
This book is not yet finished
There is much more to do
Pictures and remembrances
To be added throughout the year...
........by you!
Thena
Your Album
Here it is
A work of art
Created from
Your family's heart.
Stroke its pages
As you take a look
Through the special pages
Of this wonderful book.
Each page was created
With love and joy
From each adult
And each girl and boy.
With our love and prayers
And birthday wishes too
We lovingly present
Our birthday gift to you.
Thena
(An album for Mother)
You Taught Me...
You have taught me so many things
And I have so much yet to learn
I have profited so much from your example
And the "mother stripes" it took you years to earn!
So much wisdom have you garnered
As you so wisely lived your life each day
Helping, loving and caring and for
Each person life would send your way.
It is with immense pride and honor
That I wear the title "daughter" in my heart
I'm so proud to have you as my wonderful mother
And proud that of you I am a part.
You are a wonderful and lovely woman
With a wonderful glow that comes from deep inside
And when I say to others that you are my mother
I do it always with love and pride.
This book was put together for a reason,
To show you how you've helped my dreams come true
To thank you for the sacrifices that you have made for me,
And as a tiny bit of tangible evidence of my love for you!
Thena
We made this album
Just for you
Full of love
And photos too!
We put it together
With love from the heart
With affection we crafted
Each single part.
For when someone has a friend
As wonderful as you
Only the very best gift
Showing our depth of love with do!
Thena
To Our Sister
God may not have seen fit
To make genetic sisters of us all
But we are connected by threads of love
With each heart in tune to the other's call.
When one of our sisters hurts
That hurt we each one feel
Though it may not be a physical wound
The hurt in our heart is real.
We have come together in this book
To show you how much we care
And to surround you with our loving thoughts
And keep you lifted up in prayer.
You may not meet us personally
But this little book will show
That we care so very much for you
And we just wanted you to know.
Thena
Gift Album for Baby
I know that we don't see each other
As often as I wish we could
But the visits that we have
Are so very,very good!
You are just a baby now
And won't remember the things I do
About what wonderful fun we had
And the joy of just we two!
You won't remember in your head
But this album is to help in part
To keep the sweetness of our times alive
By letting you replay it in your heart.
Thena
A Gentle Lullaby
A Gentle Lullaby
Sleep sweetly little niece
And in slumber may you dream
Of wonderful things yet to come
And places yet unseen.
Sleep gently little angel girl
And know that you are loved,
Cradled in your own little crib
And guarded by angles from above.
God bless you precious baby
Child of my sister dear
May God bless all of your days
And keep His angels near.
Amen
Sleep sweetly little niece
And in slumber may you dream
Of wonderful things yet to come
And places yet unseen.
Sleep gently little angel girl
And know that you are loved,
Cradled in your own little crib
And guarded by angles from above.
God bless you precious baby
Child of my sister dear
May God bless all of your days
And keep His angels near.
Amen
A is for Artwork
Artwork of today
Today there was a bright sun
Outside on our walk
It was lovingly created
With some bright yellow chalk.
It had rays that spread out
Toward the street and then
It had some gentle kisses
Made by the autumn wind.
I took a photo with my heart
For I did not want to interfere
With the sweetness of the moment
By letting her see anyone near.
Thena
What Colorful Art
Bright Yellow sun
In a blue sky
Pretty pink cars
Driving by....
Spotted dinosaurs on bright green grass
And a big bouquet of of daisies
In the hands of a dainty lass...
These are the things that met me today
As I watched my little sidewalk artist at play.
Thena
Birth of an Artist
My artist was born
On a nice summer morn
On the sidewalk
Right outside our door.
All she needed was
A bit of chalk
And never asked
For anything more.
Her work was colorful
And inspiring and fun
As she worked off and on
Outside in the sun
And when she came inside
That was a smile on her face
That even the wind or rain
Could never erase.
Thena Smith
Sidewalk Artist
A sidewalk artist
Uses the day
To create work
In such a fun way.
So, parents
You should never balk
At replinishing the supply
Of sidewalk chalk.
Thena
Today there was a bright sun
Outside on our walk
It was lovingly created
With some bright yellow chalk.
It had rays that spread out
Toward the street and then
It had some gentle kisses
Made by the autumn wind.
I took a photo with my heart
For I did not want to interfere
With the sweetness of the moment
By letting her see anyone near.
Thena
What Colorful Art
Bright Yellow sun
In a blue sky
Pretty pink cars
Driving by....
Spotted dinosaurs on bright green grass
And a big bouquet of of daisies
In the hands of a dainty lass...
These are the things that met me today
As I watched my little sidewalk artist at play.
Thena
Birth of an Artist
My artist was born
On a nice summer morn
On the sidewalk
Right outside our door.
All she needed was
A bit of chalk
And never asked
For anything more.
Her work was colorful
And inspiring and fun
As she worked off and on
Outside in the sun
And when she came inside
That was a smile on her face
That even the wind or rain
Could never erase.
Thena Smith
Sidewalk Artist
A sidewalk artist
Uses the day
To create work
In such a fun way.
So, parents
You should never balk
At replinishing the supply
Of sidewalk chalk.
Thena
A is for Artwork
Artwork of today
Today there was a bright sun
Outside on our walk
It was lovingly created
With some bright yellow chalk.
It had rays that spread out
Toward the street and then
It had some gentle kisses
Made by the autumn wind.
I took a photo with my heart
For I did not want to interfere
With the sweetness of the moment
By letting her see anyone near.
Thena
What Colorful Art
Bright Yellow sun
In a blue sky
Pretty pink cars
Driving by....
Spotted dinosaurs on bright green grass
And a big bouquet of of daisies
In the hands of a dainty lass...
These are the things that met me today
As I watched my little sidewalk artist at play.
Thena
Birth of an Artist
My artist was born
On a nice summer morn
On the sidewalk
Right outside our door.
All she needed was
A bit of chalk
And never asked
For anything more.
Her work was colorful
And inspiring and fun
As she worked off and on
Outside in the sun
And when she came inside
That was a smile on her face
That even the wind or rain
Could never erase.
Thena Smith
Sidewalk Artist
A sidewalk artist
Uses the day
To create work
In such a fun way.
So, parents
You should never balk
At replinishing the supply
Of sidewalk chalk.
Thena
Today there was a bright sun
Outside on our walk
It was lovingly created
With some bright yellow chalk.
It had rays that spread out
Toward the street and then
It had some gentle kisses
Made by the autumn wind.
I took a photo with my heart
For I did not want to interfere
With the sweetness of the moment
By letting her see anyone near.
Thena
What Colorful Art
Bright Yellow sun
In a blue sky
Pretty pink cars
Driving by....
Spotted dinosaurs on bright green grass
And a big bouquet of of daisies
In the hands of a dainty lass...
These are the things that met me today
As I watched my little sidewalk artist at play.
Thena
Birth of an Artist
My artist was born
On a nice summer morn
On the sidewalk
Right outside our door.
All she needed was
A bit of chalk
And never asked
For anything more.
Her work was colorful
And inspiring and fun
As she worked off and on
Outside in the sun
And when she came inside
That was a smile on her face
That even the wind or rain
Could never erase.
Thena Smith
Sidewalk Artist
A sidewalk artist
Uses the day
To create work
In such a fun way.
So, parents
You should never balk
At replinishing the supply
Of sidewalk chalk.
Thena
B is for Babies
God made babies
God made babies
Each one unique
From tiny little hands
To dainty little feet.
Their precious cherub faces
And sweet bright eyes
Fill with happy laughter
At each day's surprise.
God gave them a sweet little coo
That sounds wonderful in the morning
So that Mom and Dad don't mind
Being awakened without warning.
God made them all
And chose in His own way
The perfect child for each Mom and Dad
To bring them joy every day.
Thena
Blessings
Each tiny baby is a miracle
Every child is a blessing that God chose to share
A blessing to be treasured every day
And handled with love and prayer.
It matters not if our life is a short verse
In a poem that God writes
Or an epic that goes on for years
In which people find delight.
For God creates each one special
And each life is meant to be
Not only for the brief time here
But to continue for eternity.
Thena
Now You Hold A Miracle
Now you hold in your arms, a miracle
A little bit of a dream come true
You hold a tiny bit of eternity
In this gift God sent to you.
Each tiny baby is a miracle
A blessing that God chose to share
A blessing to be treasured every day
And handled with love and prayer.
It matters not if our life is a short verse
In a poem that God writes
Or an epic that goes on for years
In which people find delight.
For God creates each one special
And each life is meant to be
Not only for the brief time here
But to continue for eternity.
Thena
Baby O Mine
Baby of mine looking so dainty and sweet
I feel tears welling in my eyes
As I hold you and watch you sleep
I know you were a creation
Of God's love divine
And I'm so glad He sent you
Precious baby of mine.
Shush little baby and enjoy sweet slumber
While Mommy holds you near her heart
For of all the things your mommy will remember
This time will be such a special part.
May angels near us stare in wonder
At the gift God sent to us on earth
And at earthly mommies' joy and elation
Over each brand new baby's birth.
Thena
Another title could be "Cordless"
Loved you when you were born
But do not love you less
Now that the cord is cut
And you are now "cordless."
or
Scissors of metal may cut the visible cord
That connected you to me
But nothing can separate the heart bond
That will last eternally.
Thena
Wheel of Fortune Baby
You are my darling
My sweetest taste of joy
You are the apple of my eye
You're Mommy's little boy!
I see you sitting and watching
The games other people play
And I am always so grateful
That God sent you my way!
For it was not a wheel of fortune
But a loving God above
Who sent you down to earth to me
My own precious baby to love!
Thena
Good Night Sleepyhead
Goodnight my little sleepyhead
I kiss your cheeks
As I place you in your bed.
You've had such a busy day
So many toys with which to play
So many games of peek a boo
So many things babe must do.
You kept your mommy
in smiles all day
And daddy could hardly wait to say
"I'm home, where is my little one?"
You blessed our day
With so much fun.
So sleep little one
Gently through theis night
And wake us with goo's
And coo's of pure delight.
Thena
God made babies
Each one unique
From tiny little hands
To dainty little feet.
Their precious cherub faces
And sweet bright eyes
Fill with happy laughter
At each day's surprise.
God gave them a sweet little coo
That sounds wonderful in the morning
So that Mom and Dad don't mind
Being awakened without warning.
God made them all
And chose in His own way
The perfect child for each Mom and Dad
To bring them joy every day.
Thena
Blessings
Each tiny baby is a miracle
Every child is a blessing that God chose to share
A blessing to be treasured every day
And handled with love and prayer.
It matters not if our life is a short verse
In a poem that God writes
Or an epic that goes on for years
In which people find delight.
For God creates each one special
And each life is meant to be
Not only for the brief time here
But to continue for eternity.
Thena
Now You Hold A Miracle
Now you hold in your arms, a miracle
A little bit of a dream come true
You hold a tiny bit of eternity
In this gift God sent to you.
Each tiny baby is a miracle
A blessing that God chose to share
A blessing to be treasured every day
And handled with love and prayer.
It matters not if our life is a short verse
In a poem that God writes
Or an epic that goes on for years
In which people find delight.
For God creates each one special
And each life is meant to be
Not only for the brief time here
But to continue for eternity.
Thena
Baby O Mine
Baby of mine looking so dainty and sweet
I feel tears welling in my eyes
As I hold you and watch you sleep
I know you were a creation
Of God's love divine
And I'm so glad He sent you
Precious baby of mine.
Shush little baby and enjoy sweet slumber
While Mommy holds you near her heart
For of all the things your mommy will remember
This time will be such a special part.
May angels near us stare in wonder
At the gift God sent to us on earth
And at earthly mommies' joy and elation
Over each brand new baby's birth.
Thena
Another title could be "Cordless"
Loved you when you were born
But do not love you less
Now that the cord is cut
And you are now "cordless."
or
Scissors of metal may cut the visible cord
That connected you to me
But nothing can separate the heart bond
That will last eternally.
Thena
Wheel of Fortune Baby
You are my darling
My sweetest taste of joy
You are the apple of my eye
You're Mommy's little boy!
I see you sitting and watching
The games other people play
And I am always so grateful
That God sent you my way!
For it was not a wheel of fortune
But a loving God above
Who sent you down to earth to me
My own precious baby to love!
Thena
Good Night Sleepyhead
Goodnight my little sleepyhead
I kiss your cheeks
As I place you in your bed.
You've had such a busy day
So many toys with which to play
So many games of peek a boo
So many things babe must do.
You kept your mommy
in smiles all day
And daddy could hardly wait to say
"I'm home, where is my little one?"
You blessed our day
With so much fun.
So sleep little one
Gently through theis night
And wake us with goo's
And coo's of pure delight.
Thena
B is for Birth Order
A First Born Child
A first born child were you
And you do those things
The first born child
Always will do.
You are reliable and always share
You are so compassionate
And show others every day
Just how much you care.
God creates first borns
In such a special way
Knowing the families he chooses
Will be blessed by them each day.
Thena
First Born Child
You are a special child
Our first born child so sweet.
God made the first born children special
And so wonderfully unique!
He chose for us a first born child
That he knew would be just right
One that would fulfill our dreams
And fill us with delight.
The first born holds a special place
That never can occur again
Parents treasure every "first"
From each burp to gassy grin.
Every day is an adventure
With new wonders to behold
As parents learn the secret joys
Of the little one they hold.
Each day brings new treasures
For the precious baby book
Filled with photos and mementos
Of each special task or look!
Each child He sends is special
Each one hand chosen by God who can see
All our hopes and dreams
And just who each child should be.
He bestows special blessings
On each child He sends to earth
And it is no accident
The order of their birth.
Thena
Middle Child
You are a special child
Our middle child so sweet.
God made middle children special
And so wonderfully unique!
God gave you a special place
And dear child, so dear are you
For when God chose our middle child
He knew that only you would do.
He chose for us a first child
That he knew would be just right
And then he chose our second child
To fill us with delight.
Each child He sends is special
Each one hand chosen by God who can see
All our hopes and dreams
And just who each child should be.
He bestows special blessings
On each child He sends to earth
And it is no accident
The order of their birth.
Thena
Last Born Child
You are a special child
Our youngest child so unique
God made you so very special
So wonderful and sweet!
You are the baby of the family
And we treasure each thing you do
Nothing is as precious as
The phenomena that is you!
You have reaped the benefits
Of the knowledge we've acquired
And now we know as parents
We don't have to work so hard.
You have eaten cookies that have dropped
And landed on the floor
We just applied the "five second rule"
Or maybe even more!
We learned we probably wouldn't break you
And that you would probably surrive;
That a few germs wouldn't be fatal
And you would probably thrive.
You have had the pleasure
Of having siblings to adore you
To look up to, learn from and fight with
And sometimes to ignore you!
Your birth order was no accident
But was by God's design
That you were our last born
Precious child of mine!
Thena Smith
A first born child were you
And you do those things
The first born child
Always will do.
You are reliable and always share
You are so compassionate
And show others every day
Just how much you care.
God creates first borns
In such a special way
Knowing the families he chooses
Will be blessed by them each day.
Thena
First Born Child
You are a special child
Our first born child so sweet.
God made the first born children special
And so wonderfully unique!
He chose for us a first born child
That he knew would be just right
One that would fulfill our dreams
And fill us with delight.
The first born holds a special place
That never can occur again
Parents treasure every "first"
From each burp to gassy grin.
Every day is an adventure
With new wonders to behold
As parents learn the secret joys
Of the little one they hold.
Each day brings new treasures
For the precious baby book
Filled with photos and mementos
Of each special task or look!
Each child He sends is special
Each one hand chosen by God who can see
All our hopes and dreams
And just who each child should be.
He bestows special blessings
On each child He sends to earth
And it is no accident
The order of their birth.
Thena
Middle Child
You are a special child
Our middle child so sweet.
God made middle children special
And so wonderfully unique!
God gave you a special place
And dear child, so dear are you
For when God chose our middle child
He knew that only you would do.
He chose for us a first child
That he knew would be just right
And then he chose our second child
To fill us with delight.
Each child He sends is special
Each one hand chosen by God who can see
All our hopes and dreams
And just who each child should be.
He bestows special blessings
On each child He sends to earth
And it is no accident
The order of their birth.
Thena
Last Born Child
You are a special child
Our youngest child so unique
God made you so very special
So wonderful and sweet!
You are the baby of the family
And we treasure each thing you do
Nothing is as precious as
The phenomena that is you!
You have reaped the benefits
Of the knowledge we've acquired
And now we know as parents
We don't have to work so hard.
You have eaten cookies that have dropped
And landed on the floor
We just applied the "five second rule"
Or maybe even more!
We learned we probably wouldn't break you
And that you would probably surrive;
That a few germs wouldn't be fatal
And you would probably thrive.
You have had the pleasure
Of having siblings to adore you
To look up to, learn from and fight with
And sometimes to ignore you!
Your birth order was no accident
But was by God's design
That you were our last born
Precious child of mine!
Thena Smith
B is for Birthday
Happy Birthday Daughter
Happy Birthday Daughter
This is such a special day
With such fun things to do
As I celebrate the joy
Of having a daughter like you!
One who is is adorable
So funny and sweet
Who brightens up my day
And makes my life complete!
So go out there and have some fun
And eat that birthday treat
But go easy on the sugar
For you are already very sweet!
THena
Happy Birthday to you, my daughter
Happy Birthday to you, my daughter.
You bring such fun to my day
You keep me on my toes
By everything you do or say!
You are growing up so quickly
And becoming so very wise
Shaping up into a fine young woman
Right before my very eyes.
keep on having fun as you mature
And keep that kindness you display
Always in your heat dear one
And have a lovely 21st birthday!
Thena
Happy 21st Birthday
Was it twenty one years ago
That God sent you our way
Like a beautiful sweet rose
From a Heavenly bouquet?
Was it that many years ago
That He sent words to a sweet song
Planted deep within our hearts
And that He sent you to sing along?
Was it twenty-one years ago?
That I first saw your face
Heard your first infant sounds
And gave you that first embrace?
I don’t want to embarrass you
Or make too big a fuss
But on the occasion of your 21st birthday-
I really feel I must!
Thena
Mommy is Crying...First Birthday
There is cake and icecream
And there are presents all wrapped
I've been really good today
I'm all rested and napped.
But mommy has tear stains
All over her cheeks
And her voice comes out shaky
When my mommy speaks...
Why isn't she laughing
Why is Mommy crying today?
Doesn't she remember that
This is my first birthday???
Thena
One Year Old- Our Blessing
We loved you while
We waited for 9 long months
To see your face
And give you a long awaited
First loving embrace.
Now that we loved and cuddled you
For a whole year today
We can hardly believe the miracle
That God sent our way.
You are our one year old blessing
Is all I can say
As we celebrate your first birthday!
Thena
Our Baby is One
You are Mommy's angel
So precious and dear
I can hardly believe
That we've loved you a year!
We celebrate the year
That we've had you to love
Our angel, our princess
Our gift from above!
Thena
One Year
When God sends an angel down to earth
We call this heavenly miracle .... birth.
You grow sweeter with each passing day
How much you're loved...no words can say.
We hold your hand and you hold our heart
From the innermost tender part.
We watch you with love beyond what we've known
Amazed at what our love has sown.
This first year ends and we celebrate anew
The joy God brought us when He sent us YOU!
Thena Smith
First Birthday
Could anything be more fun
Than having a birthday
And being ONE!
One is so wonderful
You have to agree
That it is such
A fun age to be!
Today I'm so big
And can do so much more
Than ever, oh ever
I could do before!
Thena
The Princess is one today
And royal subjects will agree
That at the royal birthday home
Is the most fun place to be.
For one whole year our little princess
Has ruled our home and heart
And so we celebrate this date
As one that's set apart.
It's set apart for fun and games
And her birthday to celebrate
So come and join in the fun
Hurry, don't be late!
Thena
It's my party
And I'm so excited!
If you can come
I'd be delighted!
Today is a special day
My first birthday is here
It is a very special date
That I've waited for all year!
Thena
Birthday thanks from kids
Birthdays are more special
When shared with friends and family
And I want to show my thanks
That you celebrated the day with me.
It made it even more special
That my friends were there
To enjoy the party
And my birthday joy to share.
Thena
Birthdays are special
And friends are too
That is why I'm so happy
That I got to share my day with you!
Thank you for coming
I hope you had a great time
And I am so happy
That you are a friend of mine!
Thena
It's my birthday
And I'm so excited
And that you came
I'm so delighted!
I have a little treat
For you to take home today
So that you can enjoy the fun
That crafts will bring your way.
Thena
Happy Birthday Son
This card isn't pretty
This card isn't funny
It doesn't have cars keys attached
And it has no money!
SO don't shake it
In hopes that money will fall out
There is no secret code
Of that please have no doubt.
I had so many wishes for you
As you turn sixteen years old
That the hundreds of wishes
Were all this card could hold!
Thena
Invitation
The cowboys at the bunkhouse
Are ready to welcome you
To come and celebrate today
Master............'s turning four
In a special cowboy way!
We will go to the petting zoo
And have a pony or two
But the party won't be complete
Unless we can count on you!
Thena
Call out the Singers
I called out the singers
And the dancers too
Just to have them wish
A happy birthday to you!
So celebrate with singing
And celebrate with dance as well
And as for your birthday age.....
We will never tell!!
Hugs,
Thena
How Many Candles
How many candles on the cake?
How have ten years flown by?
How many tears have I brushed away
That tried to trickle down from my eye?
How much time until you are grown
And travel somewhere far away?
I won't think of that today
Just that it's your tenth birthday!
Thena
For My Son
Who could have known
That it would be so much fun
To have a baby boy
Who would turn into a SON!
Gone are the infant days
As now I realize
A handsome young son
Stands before my eyes!
Happy Birthday son on this special day
I am feeling so much more inside
But those are the only words
That right now I'm able to say.
Someday you will understand
When you have a little boy
To bring happiness to your day
And fill your life with joy!
Thena
Something About Seven
Our Trey was wonderful when he was six
But now suddenly he is seven
And I must say
I make new discoveries about him each day!
There is something about being seven
That is so delightful!
Trey at seven is fun and whimsical
But downright insightful
He loves peanut butter
And for chocolate has a taste
But doesn’t let his vegetables
Get cold or go to waste.
Trey is seven now
And what can I say?
Life doesn’t get any better
Than Trey on a good day!
Thena
Birthday at Forty
Just a little note to say
Best wishes on this special day
When life is so much fun
With joy that has not yet begun.
You are so wise and wonderful
Learning more each year through
That goes to form the awesome personality
Of the woman that is You!
Look at the ones who have gone before,
How beautiful they were at forty,
And how lovely they grew to be!
What wonderful women to know
and what lovely ladies to see!
So enjoy this lovely birthday
And know that you are a delight
To all of us who know and love you
And we want to do this day up right!!
Thena
Happy Birthday Daughter
This is such a special day
With such fun things to do
As I celebrate the joy
Of having a daughter like you!
One who is is adorable
So funny and sweet
Who brightens up my day
And makes my life complete!
So go out there and have some fun
And eat that birthday treat
But go easy on the sugar
For you are already very sweet!
THena
Happy Birthday to you, my daughter
Happy Birthday to you, my daughter.
You bring such fun to my day
You keep me on my toes
By everything you do or say!
You are growing up so quickly
And becoming so very wise
Shaping up into a fine young woman
Right before my very eyes.
keep on having fun as you mature
And keep that kindness you display
Always in your heat dear one
And have a lovely 21st birthday!
Thena
Happy 21st Birthday
Was it twenty one years ago
That God sent you our way
Like a beautiful sweet rose
From a Heavenly bouquet?
Was it that many years ago
That He sent words to a sweet song
Planted deep within our hearts
And that He sent you to sing along?
Was it twenty-one years ago?
That I first saw your face
Heard your first infant sounds
And gave you that first embrace?
I don’t want to embarrass you
Or make too big a fuss
But on the occasion of your 21st birthday-
I really feel I must!
Thena
Mommy is Crying...First Birthday
There is cake and icecream
And there are presents all wrapped
I've been really good today
I'm all rested and napped.
But mommy has tear stains
All over her cheeks
And her voice comes out shaky
When my mommy speaks...
Why isn't she laughing
Why is Mommy crying today?
Doesn't she remember that
This is my first birthday???
Thena
One Year Old- Our Blessing
We loved you while
We waited for 9 long months
To see your face
And give you a long awaited
First loving embrace.
Now that we loved and cuddled you
For a whole year today
We can hardly believe the miracle
That God sent our way.
You are our one year old blessing
Is all I can say
As we celebrate your first birthday!
Thena
Our Baby is One
You are Mommy's angel
So precious and dear
I can hardly believe
That we've loved you a year!
We celebrate the year
That we've had you to love
Our angel, our princess
Our gift from above!
Thena
One Year
When God sends an angel down to earth
We call this heavenly miracle .... birth.
You grow sweeter with each passing day
How much you're loved...no words can say.
We hold your hand and you hold our heart
From the innermost tender part.
We watch you with love beyond what we've known
Amazed at what our love has sown.
This first year ends and we celebrate anew
The joy God brought us when He sent us YOU!
Thena Smith
First Birthday
Could anything be more fun
Than having a birthday
And being ONE!
One is so wonderful
You have to agree
That it is such
A fun age to be!
Today I'm so big
And can do so much more
Than ever, oh ever
I could do before!
Thena
The Princess is one today
And royal subjects will agree
That at the royal birthday home
Is the most fun place to be.
For one whole year our little princess
Has ruled our home and heart
And so we celebrate this date
As one that's set apart.
It's set apart for fun and games
And her birthday to celebrate
So come and join in the fun
Hurry, don't be late!
Thena
It's my party
And I'm so excited!
If you can come
I'd be delighted!
Today is a special day
My first birthday is here
It is a very special date
That I've waited for all year!
Thena
Birthday thanks from kids
Birthdays are more special
When shared with friends and family
And I want to show my thanks
That you celebrated the day with me.
It made it even more special
That my friends were there
To enjoy the party
And my birthday joy to share.
Thena
Birthdays are special
And friends are too
That is why I'm so happy
That I got to share my day with you!
Thank you for coming
I hope you had a great time
And I am so happy
That you are a friend of mine!
Thena
It's my birthday
And I'm so excited
And that you came
I'm so delighted!
I have a little treat
For you to take home today
So that you can enjoy the fun
That crafts will bring your way.
Thena
Happy Birthday Son
This card isn't pretty
This card isn't funny
It doesn't have cars keys attached
And it has no money!
SO don't shake it
In hopes that money will fall out
There is no secret code
Of that please have no doubt.
I had so many wishes for you
As you turn sixteen years old
That the hundreds of wishes
Were all this card could hold!
Thena
Invitation
The cowboys at the bunkhouse
Are ready to welcome you
To come and celebrate today
Master............'s turning four
In a special cowboy way!
We will go to the petting zoo
And have a pony or two
But the party won't be complete
Unless we can count on you!
Thena
Call out the Singers
I called out the singers
And the dancers too
Just to have them wish
A happy birthday to you!
So celebrate with singing
And celebrate with dance as well
And as for your birthday age.....
We will never tell!!
Hugs,
Thena
How Many Candles
How many candles on the cake?
How have ten years flown by?
How many tears have I brushed away
That tried to trickle down from my eye?
How much time until you are grown
And travel somewhere far away?
I won't think of that today
Just that it's your tenth birthday!
Thena
For My Son
Who could have known
That it would be so much fun
To have a baby boy
Who would turn into a SON!
Gone are the infant days
As now I realize
A handsome young son
Stands before my eyes!
Happy Birthday son on this special day
I am feeling so much more inside
But those are the only words
That right now I'm able to say.
Someday you will understand
When you have a little boy
To bring happiness to your day
And fill your life with joy!
Thena
Something About Seven
Our Trey was wonderful when he was six
But now suddenly he is seven
And I must say
I make new discoveries about him each day!
There is something about being seven
That is so delightful!
Trey at seven is fun and whimsical
But downright insightful
He loves peanut butter
And for chocolate has a taste
But doesn’t let his vegetables
Get cold or go to waste.
Trey is seven now
And what can I say?
Life doesn’t get any better
Than Trey on a good day!
Thena
Birthday at Forty
Just a little note to say
Best wishes on this special day
When life is so much fun
With joy that has not yet begun.
You are so wise and wonderful
Learning more each year through
That goes to form the awesome personality
Of the woman that is You!
Look at the ones who have gone before,
How beautiful they were at forty,
And how lovely they grew to be!
What wonderful women to know
and what lovely ladies to see!
So enjoy this lovely birthday
And know that you are a delight
To all of us who know and love you
And we want to do this day up right!!
Thena
B is for Boys
Boys into Men
What a wonderful way
For God to begin
The end product
That we call MEN!
Little boys
Start out so small
But love rough and tumble
Don't mind a fall!
They love to climb trees
And flex imaginary muscles
And to keep up with them
You have to hustle!
But what a wonderful thrill
When childhood suddenly ends
And all of a sudden
Our boys have become MEN!
Thena
Little Boys Never Walk...
Little boys never walk
Little boys always run
They are in a hurry
To start their daily fun!
Little boys crawl for moments
Before they learn to stand
And ony for an instand
Do they hold onto mommy's hand.
Then they take a first step
Another one ...then two
And from then on it seems as if
Running is all they do!
Thena Smith
Only God Could Create a Little Boy
Look at that wonderful creature
That we call a little boy
Only God in Heaven above
Could create such a package of joy!
Who would have thought of all of the things
That occupy a little boys mind?
If we were to look inside his head
What wonderful things would we find?
His imagination when let run free
Lets him wonderous things to see
And he finds joy in all manner of things
From rocket ships to tennis shoestrings!
He can love a puppy dog or a rat
With just as much ease
And when given the opportunity
A little boy loves to please.
Human beings can create
All manner of things to bring joy
But only a wonderful God of love
Could have created a little boy!
Thena Smith
Sept 02
Summer Swing
Love those lazy summer days
When the sky is nice and blue
And a favorite tree is there to see
And a tire for a kid to fit through.
A nice tire swing tied up with ropes
Makes a kid's dreams come true
Makes his tears all float away
And his smile coming shining through.
Sunshine and summer fun
All so special to be
Tied up in a rope and a big ole tire
And dangled as a swing from a tree.
Thena
Unique Brothers
The two of you
Are friend and brother
But totally unique
And not like the other!
One is tall
The other short’
One laughs with a giggle
The other with a snort.
One has straight hair
The other’s hair is curly
One likes to play sports
And dislikes anything girly!
One of you has an inside voice
That you use when you play
The other one has a booming sound
That can be heard from miles away.
Each of you is so special
That I choke up when I speak
Of how God gave me such great boys
Who are so remarkably unique!
Thena
Why God Created Blue
When God created colors
So beautiful and bright
He created lovely hues
For daytime and for night.
He created grass
So lush and green
And browns for earth and
Yellow for spring.
He created pink for little girls
So full of frill and lovely curls
A lovely color, I agree
And fit little girls so perfectly.
But how to define a little boy
Not just any color would do
So God looked around Him at the sky
And decided to create a perfect blue.
For boys, he knew, on a sunny day
On their backs would love to lie
And look up at the awesome sky
To watch the fluffy clouds go by...
And boys would love
To wade in the streams
Splash in brooks, go rafting too
And water reflects the sky so blue.
Boys would scoff at pretty pink
If wrapped in that their hearts would sink
But even a boy our Father knew
Would enjoy just a touch of blue.
Thena Smith
What a wonderful way
For God to begin
The end product
That we call MEN!
Little boys
Start out so small
But love rough and tumble
Don't mind a fall!
They love to climb trees
And flex imaginary muscles
And to keep up with them
You have to hustle!
But what a wonderful thrill
When childhood suddenly ends
And all of a sudden
Our boys have become MEN!
Thena
Little Boys Never Walk...
Little boys never walk
Little boys always run
They are in a hurry
To start their daily fun!
Little boys crawl for moments
Before they learn to stand
And ony for an instand
Do they hold onto mommy's hand.
Then they take a first step
Another one ...then two
And from then on it seems as if
Running is all they do!
Thena Smith
Only God Could Create a Little Boy
Look at that wonderful creature
That we call a little boy
Only God in Heaven above
Could create such a package of joy!
Who would have thought of all of the things
That occupy a little boys mind?
If we were to look inside his head
What wonderful things would we find?
His imagination when let run free
Lets him wonderous things to see
And he finds joy in all manner of things
From rocket ships to tennis shoestrings!
He can love a puppy dog or a rat
With just as much ease
And when given the opportunity
A little boy loves to please.
Human beings can create
All manner of things to bring joy
But only a wonderful God of love
Could have created a little boy!
Thena Smith
Sept 02
Summer Swing
Love those lazy summer days
When the sky is nice and blue
And a favorite tree is there to see
And a tire for a kid to fit through.
A nice tire swing tied up with ropes
Makes a kid's dreams come true
Makes his tears all float away
And his smile coming shining through.
Sunshine and summer fun
All so special to be
Tied up in a rope and a big ole tire
And dangled as a swing from a tree.
Thena
Unique Brothers
The two of you
Are friend and brother
But totally unique
And not like the other!
One is tall
The other short’
One laughs with a giggle
The other with a snort.
One has straight hair
The other’s hair is curly
One likes to play sports
And dislikes anything girly!
One of you has an inside voice
That you use when you play
The other one has a booming sound
That can be heard from miles away.
Each of you is so special
That I choke up when I speak
Of how God gave me such great boys
Who are so remarkably unique!
Thena
Why God Created Blue
When God created colors
So beautiful and bright
He created lovely hues
For daytime and for night.
He created grass
So lush and green
And browns for earth and
Yellow for spring.
He created pink for little girls
So full of frill and lovely curls
A lovely color, I agree
And fit little girls so perfectly.
But how to define a little boy
Not just any color would do
So God looked around Him at the sky
And decided to create a perfect blue.
For boys, he knew, on a sunny day
On their backs would love to lie
And look up at the awesome sky
To watch the fluffy clouds go by...
And boys would love
To wade in the streams
Splash in brooks, go rafting too
And water reflects the sky so blue.
Boys would scoff at pretty pink
If wrapped in that their hearts would sink
But even a boy our Father knew
Would enjoy just a touch of blue.
Thena Smith
C is for Cars (vehicles, driving, etc)
My First Car
It may not be special
To anyone but me
But it is a lovely car
A beautiful sight to see!
I hold the keys to freedom
And I treat it with care
I always fill the tank with gas
And as for tires-I keep a spare!
I love to drive it every day
There is no other vehicle can compare
This one is more awesome by far
Not because it is one of a kind
But because it is my first car!
Thena
It may not be special
To anyone but me
But it is a lovely car
A beautiful sight to see!
I hold the keys to freedom
And I treat it with care
I always fill the tank with gas
And as for tires-I keep a spare!
I love to drive it every day
There is no other vehicle can compare
This one is more awesome by far
Not because it is one of a kind
But because it is my first car!
Thena
C is for Careers
Policeman
A policeman is what I want to be
To keep our cities safe and free
To keep cars from running traffic lights
And keep our citizens safe at night!
I want to drive in a big ole car
With a siren that goes on top
And want people to pull over
If I tell them they should stop!
But most of all I want to be
A policeman who is friend to all
And wear my city's uniform
Standing proud and tall!
Thena
A Teacher
I want to be a teacher
And teach lots of kids each day
I want to watch them as they work
And teach them games to play.
I want to teach in a school like mine
And have lots of kids in class
And I will teach them all so well
That every one will pass!
Thena
When I Grow Up
When I grow up
So big and tall
I want to play
Pro basketball!
I want to be a superstar
And travel with my team
Yes, that is it for sure-
To play basketball is my dream!
Thena
Sometimes I wish
Sometimes I wish
You sat at a desk all day
And my worries and fears
Could all go away.
As you go to work I pray
That God keep you safe that day
And last thing when you work at night
That God keep you safe till morning's light.
And though I fret and
I worry out loud
I love you sweetheart
And I'm very proud!
I'm proud to be your partner
Your helpmate and your wife
I'm proud of my hero husband
And the dedication of your life.
For not everyone cares enough
To do something so noble and true
And not everyone has the kind of heart
That I know beats inside of you!
And with the help of the Father
Looking down on us from above
I can send you off confidently each day
Knowing that He will protect the one I love!
Thena
A policeman is what I want to be
To keep our cities safe and free
To keep cars from running traffic lights
And keep our citizens safe at night!
I want to drive in a big ole car
With a siren that goes on top
And want people to pull over
If I tell them they should stop!
But most of all I want to be
A policeman who is friend to all
And wear my city's uniform
Standing proud and tall!
Thena
A Teacher
I want to be a teacher
And teach lots of kids each day
I want to watch them as they work
And teach them games to play.
I want to teach in a school like mine
And have lots of kids in class
And I will teach them all so well
That every one will pass!
Thena
When I Grow Up
When I grow up
So big and tall
I want to play
Pro basketball!
I want to be a superstar
And travel with my team
Yes, that is it for sure-
To play basketball is my dream!
Thena
Sometimes I wish
Sometimes I wish
You sat at a desk all day
And my worries and fears
Could all go away.
As you go to work I pray
That God keep you safe that day
And last thing when you work at night
That God keep you safe till morning's light.
And though I fret and
I worry out loud
I love you sweetheart
And I'm very proud!
I'm proud to be your partner
Your helpmate and your wife
I'm proud of my hero husband
And the dedication of your life.
For not everyone cares enough
To do something so noble and true
And not everyone has the kind of heart
That I know beats inside of you!
And with the help of the Father
Looking down on us from above
I can send you off confidently each day
Knowing that He will protect the one I love!
Thena
C is for Comfort toys and blankies, etc.
Good Friends (Blanket)
It was made from special fabric
That I picked out myself
Never was it idle
Or placed upon a shelf.
When I was young it was to snuggle under
To keep me nice and warm
Or to hide my face if I was afraid
To keep me safe from harm.
Over the years it grew rather thin
And tattered and forlorn.
Of all its backing and stuffing
The blanket has been shorn.
But like a little tree with twigs plucked here and there
The offspring I call "twirlies" and take them everywhere.
They are like little bits of friendship and safety
Made of little wisps of air.
They bring reminders of my grandmom
And the special blanket she created just for me
And they are little bits of home and comfort
That I can hold and see.
I can tuck them in my gym socks
Or hide them in my shoes
And the very gentle touch of them
Can chase away the blues.
I don't want a lucky penny
And a rabbit's foot, I just can't see!
But I like to keep my twirlies
For they very special to me!
Thena
It was made from special fabric
That I picked out myself
Never was it idle
Or placed upon a shelf.
When I was young it was to snuggle under
To keep me nice and warm
Or to hide my face if I was afraid
To keep me safe from harm.
Over the years it grew rather thin
And tattered and forlorn.
Of all its backing and stuffing
The blanket has been shorn.
But like a little tree with twigs plucked here and there
The offspring I call "twirlies" and take them everywhere.
They are like little bits of friendship and safety
Made of little wisps of air.
They bring reminders of my grandmom
And the special blanket she created just for me
And they are little bits of home and comfort
That I can hold and see.
I can tuck them in my gym socks
Or hide them in my shoes
And the very gentle touch of them
Can chase away the blues.
I don't want a lucky penny
And a rabbit's foot, I just can't see!
But I like to keep my twirlies
For they very special to me!
Thena
C is for Crafts
A Little Survival Kit
Being a mom is wonderful
And just to remind you
That you are doing great
Here is a big blue ribbon
To show you that you rate.
Babies can sometimes tire us out
And if you shed a tear (as sometimes mommies do)
When you or baby need them
Here is a pack of tissues for you.
I'm enclosing marbles for you
In case you feel you've lost one or two
And an eraser to remind you
That we all make mistake from time to time
And a little puzzle piece to remind you
That things will come together just fine!
Thena Smith
Planner Verses
I love to have my year all organized
And all my ducks in a row
This little book will help me
And make sure that my appointments I know!
I can keep track of where the kids are
And when the date I see
I will know exactly what I should be doing
And where I'm supposed to be!
Thena
You have so many places to go
And so many things to do
This little book will be just the thing
To keep life organized for you!
Thena
This little book is awfully nice
I decorated it myself
But it has a real purpose
Not meant to be put on a shelf.
It is to help me plan my day
And my life to organize
I think it will do a super job
And it's just the perfect size!
Thena
Being a mom is wonderful
And just to remind you
That you are doing great
Here is a big blue ribbon
To show you that you rate.
Babies can sometimes tire us out
And if you shed a tear (as sometimes mommies do)
When you or baby need them
Here is a pack of tissues for you.
I'm enclosing marbles for you
In case you feel you've lost one or two
And an eraser to remind you
That we all make mistake from time to time
And a little puzzle piece to remind you
That things will come together just fine!
Thena Smith
Planner Verses
I love to have my year all organized
And all my ducks in a row
This little book will help me
And make sure that my appointments I know!
I can keep track of where the kids are
And when the date I see
I will know exactly what I should be doing
And where I'm supposed to be!
Thena
You have so many places to go
And so many things to do
This little book will be just the thing
To keep life organized for you!
Thena
This little book is awfully nice
I decorated it myself
But it has a real purpose
Not meant to be put on a shelf.
It is to help me plan my day
And my life to organize
I think it will do a super job
And it's just the perfect size!
Thena
D is for Dad
A Dad is someone you can believe in
And trust with your fondest dreams
And scariest fears
You know that he will read you a bedtime story
And he will be there to wipe away your tears.
His arms are strong enough to hold you and your brother
And hold you at the same time
As well as to welcome your friends
With "any friend of yours is a friend of mine."
A dad remembers his siblings and what it was like
To grow and agree and to disagree
To hug and sometimes fuss and fight.
A Dad who loves pets welcomes those friends
And teaches kids to treat all God's creatures kindly
Also spreads his love and compassion
To all of those he calls family.
A Dad who welcomes our friends into his home
And treats them as if they were his own
Teaches us how to be a good friend
And that just because one adventure comes to an end
Doesn't mean that life will not be as good
And this kind of Dad encourages us to do the things we should.
I know these things for sure are true
Because, Dad, I've seen this every day in You!
Thena
A Father's Love (baby son)
A father's love is special
And his tenderness unique
He holds in his arms a gift so rare
That he can scarcely speak.
When time moves on so fast
And this little one has grown
He will treasure in his heart
The love that he was shown.
So whisper sweet loving things to him
And love him every day
And when he is a grown up young man
In his heart that love will stay.
God bless fathers that love their babies
And hold them close to them
For the love that flows from a daddy's heart
Can only come from Him!
Thena Smith
A Dad is someone you can believe in
And trust with your fondest dreams
And scariest fears
You know that he will read you a bedtime story
And he will be there to wipe away your tears.
His arms are strong enough to hold you and your brother
And hold you at the same time
As well as to welcome your friends
With "any friend of yours is a friend of mine."
A dad remembers his siblings and what it was like
To grow and agree and to disagree
To hug and sometimes fuss and fight.
A Dad who loves pets welcomes those friends
And teaches kids to treat all God's creatures kindly
Also spreads his love and compassion
To all of those he calls family.
A Dad who welcomes our friends into his home
And treats them as if they were his own
Teaches us how to be a good friend
And that just because one adventure comes to an end
Doesn't mean that life will not be as good
And this kind of Dad encourages us to do the things we should.
I know these things for sure are true
Because, Dad, I've seen this every day in You!
Thena
I Love Day's End!
I love the end of the day
No matter how much fun
I have had at my play
For that is when Daddy gets home!
I love the time just before night
Though some folks fret and fume
For I know my world is all right
When My Daddy enters the room!
I run to hug him and then
He puts his face right next to mine
And I hug him and kiss him again
Oh, it is the most wonderful time!
I love my daddy so much
I love his voice and his touch
And no matter how old I get to be
He will a hero to me!!
Thena
For My Dad-My Rock
Daddy, I wanted to give you something
Something special, just from me
Something very special
So that my love you would see.
I wanted to show you how your life
And the way you live each day
Helped to shape the person that I am
In a very special way.
I've seen the loving way
You treat those around you
And the way you bask in
The love that will always surround you.
I love the way you share your faith
The way you walk the walk of faith as well
And you are the measuring stick
By which others' integrity I can tell.
I love you so very much
And admire you tremendously
And I will always be there for you
Just as you have always been there for me.
This year has brought a troublesome time
A problem for us to deal with together
But we are a family strong and true
In fair skies or stormy weather.
And we will get through this time
And come out stronger when we do
Because we are a family who trusts in God
And He will see us through.
Thena
And trust with your fondest dreams
And scariest fears
You know that he will read you a bedtime story
And he will be there to wipe away your tears.
His arms are strong enough to hold you and your brother
And hold you at the same time
As well as to welcome your friends
With "any friend of yours is a friend of mine."
A dad remembers his siblings and what it was like
To grow and agree and to disagree
To hug and sometimes fuss and fight.
A Dad who loves pets welcomes those friends
And teaches kids to treat all God's creatures kindly
Also spreads his love and compassion
To all of those he calls family.
A Dad who welcomes our friends into his home
And treats them as if they were his own
Teaches us how to be a good friend
And that just because one adventure comes to an end
Doesn't mean that life will not be as good
And this kind of Dad encourages us to do the things we should.
I know these things for sure are true
Because, Dad, I've seen this every day in You!
Thena
A Father's Love (baby son)
A father's love is special
And his tenderness unique
He holds in his arms a gift so rare
That he can scarcely speak.
When time moves on so fast
And this little one has grown
He will treasure in his heart
The love that he was shown.
So whisper sweet loving things to him
And love him every day
And when he is a grown up young man
In his heart that love will stay.
God bless fathers that love their babies
And hold them close to them
For the love that flows from a daddy's heart
Can only come from Him!
Thena Smith
A Dad is someone you can believe in
And trust with your fondest dreams
And scariest fears
You know that he will read you a bedtime story
And he will be there to wipe away your tears.
His arms are strong enough to hold you and your brother
And hold you at the same time
As well as to welcome your friends
With "any friend of yours is a friend of mine."
A dad remembers his siblings and what it was like
To grow and agree and to disagree
To hug and sometimes fuss and fight.
A Dad who loves pets welcomes those friends
And teaches kids to treat all God's creatures kindly
Also spreads his love and compassion
To all of those he calls family.
A Dad who welcomes our friends into his home
And treats them as if they were his own
Teaches us how to be a good friend
And that just because one adventure comes to an end
Doesn't mean that life will not be as good
And this kind of Dad encourages us to do the things we should.
I know these things for sure are true
Because, Dad, I've seen this every day in You!
Thena
I Love Day's End!
I love the end of the day
No matter how much fun
I have had at my play
For that is when Daddy gets home!
I love the time just before night
Though some folks fret and fume
For I know my world is all right
When My Daddy enters the room!
I run to hug him and then
He puts his face right next to mine
And I hug him and kiss him again
Oh, it is the most wonderful time!
I love my daddy so much
I love his voice and his touch
And no matter how old I get to be
He will a hero to me!!
Thena
For My Dad-My Rock
Daddy, I wanted to give you something
Something special, just from me
Something very special
So that my love you would see.
I wanted to show you how your life
And the way you live each day
Helped to shape the person that I am
In a very special way.
I've seen the loving way
You treat those around you
And the way you bask in
The love that will always surround you.
I love the way you share your faith
The way you walk the walk of faith as well
And you are the measuring stick
By which others' integrity I can tell.
I love you so very much
And admire you tremendously
And I will always be there for you
Just as you have always been there for me.
This year has brought a troublesome time
A problem for us to deal with together
But we are a family strong and true
In fair skies or stormy weather.
And we will get through this time
And come out stronger when we do
Because we are a family who trusts in God
And He will see us through.
Thena
D is for Divorce
Divorced parents poem
Divorced parents poem
Though you are not married to each other
You are still my Father and Mother
And treasured in my heart you will always be
For you will never be divorced from me!
Sometimes things change and people go their separate ways
But they leave special memories
That continue to bless our days.
You have a special place in my heart
And we have a bond together with each other
As child, as father and as mother
Thena Smith
Though we are not married to each other
We are still your Father and Mother
And treasured in my heart you will always be
For you will never be divorced from me!
Sometimes things change
And people go their separate ways
But they leave special memories
That continue to bless our days.
You have a special place in my heart
And we have a bond together with each other
As child, as father and as mother
Thena Smith
Divorced parents poem
Though you are not married to each other
You are still my Father and Mother
And treasured in my heart you will always be
For you will never be divorced from me!
Sometimes things change and people go their separate ways
But they leave special memories
That continue to bless our days.
You have a special place in my heart
And we have a bond together with each other
As child, as father and as mother
Thena Smith
Though we are not married to each other
We are still your Father and Mother
And treasured in my heart you will always be
For you will never be divorced from me!
Sometimes things change
And people go their separate ways
But they leave special memories
That continue to bless our days.
You have a special place in my heart
And we have a bond together with each other
As child, as father and as mother
Thena Smith
F is for Family
God parents
God made the moon
God made the sun.
And He created you
Precious little one.
Your parents chose me
To help guide you in His way
To listen your heart speak
And share your love each day.
I do not take it lightly
That they entrusted me
To share the joy of you dear one
And your godparent to be.
Thena
God made the moon
God made the sun.
And He created you
Precious little one.
Your parents chose me
To help guide you in His way
To listen your heart speak
And share your love each day.
I do not take it lightly
That they entrusted me
To share the joy of you dear one
And your godparent to be.
Thena
F is for Family to be (Pregnancy, etc.)
My Dreams for you
You are my baby to be
My precious little boy or girl
And I love you more already, my little one
Than anything in this world.
How could I be so blessed
As to receive a gift like you
It only goes to prove
Dreams really do come true!
I dream big dreams for you
Even though you are not here yet
But I know that big dreams come true
And these dreams I won't forget.
I dream of a life that is full of joy
And a life that is fun to live.
I dream for you a heart full of love
One that is quick to forgive.
Oh, little one my heart is so full
Of love and dreams and such
That to be sure that you aren't just a dream
I have to reach out and touch!
I rub my hands along the swell
That is now where you live inside me
And with each touch of my belly
I pray to the Lord that He will guide me.
As for my dreams for you, precious one
I know they will all come true
For the biggest dream I ever could have dreamed
Was the dream I dreamed of you!
Thena Smith
Guardian Poem
My mommy and daddy
Love me so much
I can tell by their words
And I can tell by their touch.
And loving me
The way that they do
They want only the best for me
And that's why they love you!
They know that you love them
And that you love me too
And if I should need guardians
They would trust me to you!
This trust is so special
From our God up above
Who brought together
This family in love.
Thena
You are my baby to be
My precious little boy or girl
And I love you more already, my little one
Than anything in this world.
How could I be so blessed
As to receive a gift like you
It only goes to prove
Dreams really do come true!
I dream big dreams for you
Even though you are not here yet
But I know that big dreams come true
And these dreams I won't forget.
I dream of a life that is full of joy
And a life that is fun to live.
I dream for you a heart full of love
One that is quick to forgive.
Oh, little one my heart is so full
Of love and dreams and such
That to be sure that you aren't just a dream
I have to reach out and touch!
I rub my hands along the swell
That is now where you live inside me
And with each touch of my belly
I pray to the Lord that He will guide me.
As for my dreams for you, precious one
I know they will all come true
For the biggest dream I ever could have dreamed
Was the dream I dreamed of you!
Thena Smith
Guardian Poem
My mommy and daddy
Love me so much
I can tell by their words
And I can tell by their touch.
And loving me
The way that they do
They want only the best for me
And that's why they love you!
They know that you love them
And that you love me too
And if I should need guardians
They would trust me to you!
This trust is so special
From our God up above
Who brought together
This family in love.
Thena
F is for Family
The Legacy
Our family had its ups and downs
Its stormy and cloudy days
But more often than the storms
Were the abundant sunny rays.
More often than tears that fell
When skies were dark and drear
Were the smiles that burst out
As soon as a loved one was near.
Ours was a loving family
With members picked by God above
To share our good times and our bad
With our legacy of love.
Our legacy began with each
As soon as we left the womb
To go home with our mom and dad
To our own special little room.
Our home was not a fancy place
No mansion did we share
But no matter what the time of day
Love was spoken there.
Thena
A Family is
Giggles, grins and a bit a teasing
Love and laughter and sometimes sneezing
Tears, jokes, hits and misses
Making up with siblings
And hugs and kisses!
Funy looks and making faces
Loving hearts and warm embraces...
Thena
A family is like a puzzle
A family is like a puzzle
That sometimes is hard to do
But suddenly inspiration comes
And a solution comes shinning through!
Some folks are hard to figure out
Just where they may fit in
They are the odd piece
Of your kith and kin!
But like a wonderful complicated puzzle
That when completed you want to frame
A family needs each individual member
Its complete picture to maintain!!
Thena
Family (Another Name for Love)
No matter how you say it
Family is a name for love
A unit created from the start
By the Father up above!
Families are special folks
That love you no matter what
But no family is as wonderful
As the great family I've got!
You are the best in every way
And I treasure each of you.
Here's a prayer for daily blessings
To follow everything you do!
Remember every moment
Through the days and years to come
That you are loved and treasured
Each and every one! -
Thena Smith
2 Brothers and a sister
We are friends and siblings
Brothers and sister are we
Together, yet separate
One with each other-yet three.
We form our little universe
A union of brotherhood
Together we are united
But separate and equal
We also are good!
Off in our own little world
Each one loving the other
Able to work individually
But loving to be with one another.
We may be small right now
And in toddlerhood content
But this time learning to work together
Is certainly time well spent!
Thena
I'll Be There
Don't ever think a Mother
Will entirely leave you on your own
No matter where you go or what you do
You will never be alone.
On that first day of preschool
I watched until I knew
That someone there was ready
To take good care of you.
As you went off to kindergarten
And then grade school and such
I knew just where you were
And how to quickly get in touch.
In high school you were so grown up
And didn't need your parents near
But your dad and I knew what was going on
We kept open eyes and listening ears.
In college you were away from home
And thought you were on your own
And you made the moves to keep in touch
By little notes and by the telephone.
You thought that it was by your design
That you took such an active part
But long ago we planted these seeds of love
In your child size heart!
So look around you child of mine
And know that when our hands can't touch
And physically I'm not there
My love has gone before you
As I surround you dear child in prayer.
Thena
Our family had its ups and downs
Its stormy and cloudy days
But more often than the storms
Were the abundant sunny rays.
More often than tears that fell
When skies were dark and drear
Were the smiles that burst out
As soon as a loved one was near.
Ours was a loving family
With members picked by God above
To share our good times and our bad
With our legacy of love.
Our legacy began with each
As soon as we left the womb
To go home with our mom and dad
To our own special little room.
Our home was not a fancy place
No mansion did we share
But no matter what the time of day
Love was spoken there.
Thena
A Family is
Giggles, grins and a bit a teasing
Love and laughter and sometimes sneezing
Tears, jokes, hits and misses
Making up with siblings
And hugs and kisses!
Funy looks and making faces
Loving hearts and warm embraces...
Thena
A family is like a puzzle
A family is like a puzzle
That sometimes is hard to do
But suddenly inspiration comes
And a solution comes shinning through!
Some folks are hard to figure out
Just where they may fit in
They are the odd piece
Of your kith and kin!
But like a wonderful complicated puzzle
That when completed you want to frame
A family needs each individual member
Its complete picture to maintain!!
Thena
Family (Another Name for Love)
No matter how you say it
Family is a name for love
A unit created from the start
By the Father up above!
Families are special folks
That love you no matter what
But no family is as wonderful
As the great family I've got!
You are the best in every way
And I treasure each of you.
Here's a prayer for daily blessings
To follow everything you do!
Remember every moment
Through the days and years to come
That you are loved and treasured
Each and every one! -
Thena Smith
2 Brothers and a sister
We are friends and siblings
Brothers and sister are we
Together, yet separate
One with each other-yet three.
We form our little universe
A union of brotherhood
Together we are united
But separate and equal
We also are good!
Off in our own little world
Each one loving the other
Able to work individually
But loving to be with one another.
We may be small right now
And in toddlerhood content
But this time learning to work together
Is certainly time well spent!
Thena
I'll Be There
Don't ever think a Mother
Will entirely leave you on your own
No matter where you go or what you do
You will never be alone.
On that first day of preschool
I watched until I knew
That someone there was ready
To take good care of you.
As you went off to kindergarten
And then grade school and such
I knew just where you were
And how to quickly get in touch.
In high school you were so grown up
And didn't need your parents near
But your dad and I knew what was going on
We kept open eyes and listening ears.
In college you were away from home
And thought you were on your own
And you made the moves to keep in touch
By little notes and by the telephone.
You thought that it was by your design
That you took such an active part
But long ago we planted these seeds of love
In your child size heart!
So look around you child of mine
And know that when our hands can't touch
And physically I'm not there
My love has gone before you
As I surround you dear child in prayer.
Thena
F is for Firsts
Book of Firsts
Look at you!
Now you are one
And your exciting life
Has really begun!
In this little book
For the world to see
Are your book of firsts
So special to me!
Your first little tooth
Is recorded herein
As well as your first little photo
And first little grin.
Your first little haircut
With a tiny wisp of hair
And your first Christmas photo
Is here to share.
So many firsts have happened this year
And so many wonderful things are here
Recorded with love and tenderness too
For they are special because of you!
Thena
Big Boy Bed
Today was a special day
It was a landmark in my book
I got a special big boy bed
Oh come and take a look!
No more baby crib for me!
I'm a big boy now!
I can get in and out all by myself
No one needs to show me how!
I am so happy to have my bed
It's one I will want to keep
It is like the one that Mommy has
Where she and Daddy sleep!
Thena Smith
Baby's First Word
How can two little syllables
Mean so much?
How many hearts
Has this little word touched?
How many hearts has it turned to mush?
How many little ones with their arms
Reaching up to mommy's face
Have uttered those sweet sounds
At their mommy's sweet embrace?
Mama is such a tiny word
But very few have impact such as this
For to a mommy's listening heart
It is like the sweetest kiss.
Thena Smith
My Baby Lost Her First Tooth Today
My baby lost her first tooth today
I knew eventually
I'd have to say
Morgan lost a tooth today.
I knew that she would grow up
Like every kid (or every pup)
And couldn't stay my baby
But I thought that maybe...
It would still be a little while
That she would be a tiny child
And I would have a bit more time
With this little one of mine...
But I see the signs so fast they come
And this is just the very first one
Childhood will soon be gone away
And Morgan lost her first tooth today....
Thena
First Ponytail
Pigtails and ponytails
Little girl cothes
Sweet chubby cheeks
And a kissable nose!
Eyes that light up
Teeth looking like pearls
Sweetest of times
With my precious baby girl!
Thena
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A pony tail
Is a simple style
And easy to adjust
But once you start to feel grown up
A pony tail is a must!
Once you know your baby hair
Can do something more than curl
You have to try a pony tail
It's essential for a girl!
Thena
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Angels Wear Pigtails
Today in love and humble awe
I smiled at the sweetness that I saw.
My angel in her little chair
With her first pigtails
In her baby hair.
Oh how my mommy's heart did beat
At seeing such a precious treat.
Oh tiny one I love you so
You will live and laugh and grow
But in my mind I will treasure today
When you wore pigtails out to play!
Thena
Baby's First Smile
The photographer captured your image
Digitally and on film
All the relatives oh-h ed and ahhed
Over the photos done by him!
They said it looked just like you
And wasn't the photograher smart...
But the very first image I have of you
Was captured in my heart.
The moment I first saw you
And looked into your tiny face
A snapshot was permanently implanted
In a very tender place.
A mommy's heart stores precious things
To ponder all life through
And among the treasures hidden there
Is the very first smile from you.
Thena Smith
Baby's First Wipeout
Today I had a crash
My walker went astray
I lifted up my hand
And zoom it ran away!
I banged my nose and head
But that's not the only part
The pain went right through my skin
Into my mommy's heart!
Thena Smith
First All Nighter
They say the football game was great
Full of action and such
But I was thinking of my little one
And missing his sweet touch!
I sat there in the stands
And watched the football game
And even tried to cheer for my team
But I wondered why I came....
You see it was baby's first all nighter
Of being on his own
Staying with grandma and grandpa
Of being all alone....
Alone without his mommy
To tuck him in his bed
To rub his little back
And to kiss his little head.
I know he wasn't really alone
He had the greatest grandparents there
But alone to me means anytime
I'm not there to share!
I hope you enjoyed this all nighter
My precious little son
For it will be awhile before this mommy
Can handle another one!!!
Thena Smith
My Little One's First Bath
So innocent pure and sweet
Little love that makes life complete
Unclothed to the naked eye of yours and mine
But wrapped in Heaven's love Divine.
I place you now in your little tub
And caress your precious baby skin
Stopping as I give you your first bath
To give kisses now and then.
How I love that baby skin
So soft and sweet to mommy's touch
Precious little baby love
Your parents love you so very much!
Thena Smith
First Christmas
Look at the sparkles in your eyes!
How wonderful to see
As in awe and wonder
You see the lighted Christmas tree!
Look at the smile on your sweet face
Oh I love that look!
Your tiny little face looks like
A picture in a book!
Your little arms reaching out to us
For hugs and cuddles and such
Remind us of the Christmas joy
That we can hold and touch!
Quite lovely for one to see
Are the lighted ornaments on our tree
But better yet and more precious still
Is the precious face I see!
I've recorded this moment in my mind
And in my heart today
This is a moment I'll treasure forever,
The memory of your first Christmas Day!
Thena
Junior High Crush
I'm in love, I'm in love
And I know I won't be able to sleep
And please don't tell me
To go count sheep!
I'm in love and I've no appetite at all
I just saw HIM in the hall!
He's so very good looking
And so tan and tall.
I'm in love and don't tell me it's a crush
Never before have I felt this rush.
I know that you think it won't last
But I've felt this way all through English class....
Thena
First Crush
I love you and you love me
But no one else understands
Just how much we love each other
Especially not my father or mother.
I wish our love
They could appreciate
Do you think it's because
We're only eight??
Thena
Little One's FIrst Haircut
I know in my head
It's just hair
And it will grow back
But what I lack
Is for the message
To reach my heart
And that is
The most difficult part!
Thena
Trim it Gently first haircut
Trim it gently please
And let me comb it one more time
Before you give a first haircut
To this little one of mine.
So soft and sweet and baby fine
Her hair is in my hand
How much of this growing up
Can a mommy stand.
I know it may seem silly
To get teary over hair
But it just a symbol of
Changes everywhere.
Thena
Baby girl first haircut
Look at her sitting there
Is she completely unaware
Of the fact that I'm near tears
As the hair is combed behind her ears...
I didn't think it would be this hard
To see the scissors do their task
That I would not be moved to tears...
Is that so much to ask?
I know that it isn't surgery
And I'm making it much too difficult
But this is an important day...
It's my baby's first hair cut!
Thena
First Kiss
Nothing can be as sweet as this
When an angel
Gives a boy
A Kiss
Nothing can be as precious as when
Two little ones
Are forever
Friends
Nothing will ever again be as sweet
Nothing as precious
Nothing as neat.
I'll treasure these moments
And set them apart
For these are the memories
I 'll store in my heart.
Thena Smith
Her Smile
Look at her smile
Don't you agree
That her sweet smile
Is wonderful to see?
Look at her eyes
How they sparkle and shine
When she flashes that smile
It's hard to define...
Just what it is
That gives her
That radiant glow.
But it comes from within
That much I know!
Look at her face
Filled with that smile
You can't turn away
Until you've enjoyed it awhile!
What a wonderful smile
How delightful to see
That smile in her eyes
When she looks at me!
Thena Smith
A smile is such a joy to see
A smile is such a joy to see
It means so very much to me
But when I hear your laughter burst out
I know that 's what life is all about!
I love the look upon your face
It's like a warm and sweet embrace
I hear you laugh and then I grin
And wait for you to laugh again!
I love the joy that your eyes show
For when you laugh your face has a glow
So laugh and laugh again my dear
For it is music to my ear!
Thena Smith
First Smile
What could be
Precious to me
And what am I
Most anxious to see?
What can brighten
The darkest day
What can chase
Storm clouds away?
What will I remember
Until I'm 103?
It's your first
Baby smile at me!
Thena
The Best Gift of All
I smiled as I saw your daddy and you
All snuggly and lovey and sweet
When all of a sudden you flashed your first smile
And my heart lept as if it had feet!
Oh what love I saw in your father's eyes
As he continued the gentle embrace.
Such sweetness was held your very first smile
And such joy in your daddy's face!!
Thena
Neely's First Steps
Neely took her first steps today
She didn't go very far away
But she made a very good start
It's not that far to mommy's heart!
Neely will take many steps
And may stumble along the way
And after many years have passed
I shall still treasure the memory of today.
Thena
First Steps
Today you took your first steps
Right into your mommy's arms
Arms that would always strive
To keep you safe from harm.
Today you took your first baby steps
And walked just for a moment or two
My eyes filled with happy tears
I was so proud of you.
Your steps were faltering at first
And shaky at the start
But you left your footprints long ago
On your mommy's heart!
Thena
First Valentine
Today is a special day
And each day the whole year though
Is a special holiday
Because now I have baby you
I'm so happy on this day
That I can send your way
Directly from this heart of mine
Your very first official Valentine!
Thena
First Tooth
Send a message to Thena.
Today I fed my darling
And much to my surprise
I heard the spoon give a little ding
And right before my eyes...
Was a little tiny spot of white
Just where a tooth should be...
Your tiny baby pearly white tooth
Was peeking out at me!
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Like dainty little pearls
Sitting in a row of pink
Are my babies little teeth
So beautiful, I think!
Thena
No one is sleeping at our house
No one naps during the day
Some of us are tired and grumpy
Because new teeth are on the way!
Baby's gums are sore and hurt
And he doesn't understand the pain
We will all be so happy
To see his sweet happy smile again!
Thena
First time Eating Cereal
They said I could have cereal
And I thought that would be neat
But I pictured Fruit Loops
Or even Frosted Mini Wheats!
They gave me this stuff
That has no munch or crunch
Well, I guess I know what to expect
When they promise "beef" for lunch....
Thena
Look at you!
Now you are one
And your exciting life
Has really begun!
In this little book
For the world to see
Are your book of firsts
So special to me!
Your first little tooth
Is recorded herein
As well as your first little photo
And first little grin.
Your first little haircut
With a tiny wisp of hair
And your first Christmas photo
Is here to share.
So many firsts have happened this year
And so many wonderful things are here
Recorded with love and tenderness too
For they are special because of you!
Thena
Big Boy Bed
Today was a special day
It was a landmark in my book
I got a special big boy bed
Oh come and take a look!
No more baby crib for me!
I'm a big boy now!
I can get in and out all by myself
No one needs to show me how!
I am so happy to have my bed
It's one I will want to keep
It is like the one that Mommy has
Where she and Daddy sleep!
Thena Smith
Baby's First Word
How can two little syllables
Mean so much?
How many hearts
Has this little word touched?
How many hearts has it turned to mush?
How many little ones with their arms
Reaching up to mommy's face
Have uttered those sweet sounds
At their mommy's sweet embrace?
Mama is such a tiny word
But very few have impact such as this
For to a mommy's listening heart
It is like the sweetest kiss.
Thena Smith
My Baby Lost Her First Tooth Today
My baby lost her first tooth today
I knew eventually
I'd have to say
Morgan lost a tooth today.
I knew that she would grow up
Like every kid (or every pup)
And couldn't stay my baby
But I thought that maybe...
It would still be a little while
That she would be a tiny child
And I would have a bit more time
With this little one of mine...
But I see the signs so fast they come
And this is just the very first one
Childhood will soon be gone away
And Morgan lost her first tooth today....
Thena
First Ponytail
Pigtails and ponytails
Little girl cothes
Sweet chubby cheeks
And a kissable nose!
Eyes that light up
Teeth looking like pearls
Sweetest of times
With my precious baby girl!
Thena
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A pony tail
Is a simple style
And easy to adjust
But once you start to feel grown up
A pony tail is a must!
Once you know your baby hair
Can do something more than curl
You have to try a pony tail
It's essential for a girl!
Thena
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Angels Wear Pigtails
Today in love and humble awe
I smiled at the sweetness that I saw.
My angel in her little chair
With her first pigtails
In her baby hair.
Oh how my mommy's heart did beat
At seeing such a precious treat.
Oh tiny one I love you so
You will live and laugh and grow
But in my mind I will treasure today
When you wore pigtails out to play!
Thena
Baby's First Smile
The photographer captured your image
Digitally and on film
All the relatives oh-h ed and ahhed
Over the photos done by him!
They said it looked just like you
And wasn't the photograher smart...
But the very first image I have of you
Was captured in my heart.
The moment I first saw you
And looked into your tiny face
A snapshot was permanently implanted
In a very tender place.
A mommy's heart stores precious things
To ponder all life through
And among the treasures hidden there
Is the very first smile from you.
Thena Smith
Baby's First Wipeout
Today I had a crash
My walker went astray
I lifted up my hand
And zoom it ran away!
I banged my nose and head
But that's not the only part
The pain went right through my skin
Into my mommy's heart!
Thena Smith
First All Nighter
They say the football game was great
Full of action and such
But I was thinking of my little one
And missing his sweet touch!
I sat there in the stands
And watched the football game
And even tried to cheer for my team
But I wondered why I came....
You see it was baby's first all nighter
Of being on his own
Staying with grandma and grandpa
Of being all alone....
Alone without his mommy
To tuck him in his bed
To rub his little back
And to kiss his little head.
I know he wasn't really alone
He had the greatest grandparents there
But alone to me means anytime
I'm not there to share!
I hope you enjoyed this all nighter
My precious little son
For it will be awhile before this mommy
Can handle another one!!!
Thena Smith
My Little One's First Bath
So innocent pure and sweet
Little love that makes life complete
Unclothed to the naked eye of yours and mine
But wrapped in Heaven's love Divine.
I place you now in your little tub
And caress your precious baby skin
Stopping as I give you your first bath
To give kisses now and then.
How I love that baby skin
So soft and sweet to mommy's touch
Precious little baby love
Your parents love you so very much!
Thena Smith
First Christmas
Look at the sparkles in your eyes!
How wonderful to see
As in awe and wonder
You see the lighted Christmas tree!
Look at the smile on your sweet face
Oh I love that look!
Your tiny little face looks like
A picture in a book!
Your little arms reaching out to us
For hugs and cuddles and such
Remind us of the Christmas joy
That we can hold and touch!
Quite lovely for one to see
Are the lighted ornaments on our tree
But better yet and more precious still
Is the precious face I see!
I've recorded this moment in my mind
And in my heart today
This is a moment I'll treasure forever,
The memory of your first Christmas Day!
Thena
Junior High Crush
I'm in love, I'm in love
And I know I won't be able to sleep
And please don't tell me
To go count sheep!
I'm in love and I've no appetite at all
I just saw HIM in the hall!
He's so very good looking
And so tan and tall.
I'm in love and don't tell me it's a crush
Never before have I felt this rush.
I know that you think it won't last
But I've felt this way all through English class....
Thena
First Crush
I love you and you love me
But no one else understands
Just how much we love each other
Especially not my father or mother.
I wish our love
They could appreciate
Do you think it's because
We're only eight??
Thena
Little One's FIrst Haircut
I know in my head
It's just hair
And it will grow back
But what I lack
Is for the message
To reach my heart
And that is
The most difficult part!
Thena
Trim it Gently first haircut
Trim it gently please
And let me comb it one more time
Before you give a first haircut
To this little one of mine.
So soft and sweet and baby fine
Her hair is in my hand
How much of this growing up
Can a mommy stand.
I know it may seem silly
To get teary over hair
But it just a symbol of
Changes everywhere.
Thena
Baby girl first haircut
Look at her sitting there
Is she completely unaware
Of the fact that I'm near tears
As the hair is combed behind her ears...
I didn't think it would be this hard
To see the scissors do their task
That I would not be moved to tears...
Is that so much to ask?
I know that it isn't surgery
And I'm making it much too difficult
But this is an important day...
It's my baby's first hair cut!
Thena
First Kiss
Nothing can be as sweet as this
When an angel
Gives a boy
A Kiss
Nothing can be as precious as when
Two little ones
Are forever
Friends
Nothing will ever again be as sweet
Nothing as precious
Nothing as neat.
I'll treasure these moments
And set them apart
For these are the memories
I 'll store in my heart.
Thena Smith
Her Smile
Look at her smile
Don't you agree
That her sweet smile
Is wonderful to see?
Look at her eyes
How they sparkle and shine
When she flashes that smile
It's hard to define...
Just what it is
That gives her
That radiant glow.
But it comes from within
That much I know!
Look at her face
Filled with that smile
You can't turn away
Until you've enjoyed it awhile!
What a wonderful smile
How delightful to see
That smile in her eyes
When she looks at me!
Thena Smith
A smile is such a joy to see
A smile is such a joy to see
It means so very much to me
But when I hear your laughter burst out
I know that 's what life is all about!
I love the look upon your face
It's like a warm and sweet embrace
I hear you laugh and then I grin
And wait for you to laugh again!
I love the joy that your eyes show
For when you laugh your face has a glow
So laugh and laugh again my dear
For it is music to my ear!
Thena Smith
First Smile
What could be
Precious to me
And what am I
Most anxious to see?
What can brighten
The darkest day
What can chase
Storm clouds away?
What will I remember
Until I'm 103?
It's your first
Baby smile at me!
Thena
The Best Gift of All
I smiled as I saw your daddy and you
All snuggly and lovey and sweet
When all of a sudden you flashed your first smile
And my heart lept as if it had feet!
Oh what love I saw in your father's eyes
As he continued the gentle embrace.
Such sweetness was held your very first smile
And such joy in your daddy's face!!
Thena
Neely's First Steps
Neely took her first steps today
She didn't go very far away
But she made a very good start
It's not that far to mommy's heart!
Neely will take many steps
And may stumble along the way
And after many years have passed
I shall still treasure the memory of today.
Thena
First Steps
Today you took your first steps
Right into your mommy's arms
Arms that would always strive
To keep you safe from harm.
Today you took your first baby steps
And walked just for a moment or two
My eyes filled with happy tears
I was so proud of you.
Your steps were faltering at first
And shaky at the start
But you left your footprints long ago
On your mommy's heart!
Thena
First Valentine
Today is a special day
And each day the whole year though
Is a special holiday
Because now I have baby you
I'm so happy on this day
That I can send your way
Directly from this heart of mine
Your very first official Valentine!
Thena
First Tooth
Send a message to Thena.
Today I fed my darling
And much to my surprise
I heard the spoon give a little ding
And right before my eyes...
Was a little tiny spot of white
Just where a tooth should be...
Your tiny baby pearly white tooth
Was peeking out at me!
------------------------
Like dainty little pearls
Sitting in a row of pink
Are my babies little teeth
So beautiful, I think!
Thena
No one is sleeping at our house
No one naps during the day
Some of us are tired and grumpy
Because new teeth are on the way!
Baby's gums are sore and hurt
And he doesn't understand the pain
We will all be so happy
To see his sweet happy smile again!
Thena
First time Eating Cereal
They said I could have cereal
And I thought that would be neat
But I pictured Fruit Loops
Or even Frosted Mini Wheats!
They gave me this stuff
That has no munch or crunch
Well, I guess I know what to expect
When they promise "beef" for lunch....
Thena
F is For Friends (1)
Long Distance Friend
It was so hard to watch you leave
And fly out of my sight
That meant no more fun shopping together
Or long chats together late at night.
I know that we can converse by phone
And keep in touch by internet
But its the thought that your smiling face
In time I might forget.
I see you so clearly now, dear friend
And I have such memories in my heart
That I hate to think they will fade away
Because we will live so far apart.
I know that people promise
And vow to keep in touch
But time and distance take their toll
And change us so very much.
Let us promise to stay in tune
With the feelings in our hearts
And never let that enemy of time and space
Tear our friendship apart.
And someday we will get together
When our lives converge again
And once again we will see each other
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena
Goodbye to Friend
Today I said goodbye to my best friend
As she must move away.
I didn't know what to do
Or have the words to say.
But when best friends are close by
Or when they are far apart.
They have a special bond forever
That lives in each one's heart.
So dear best friend I'll miss you
But here's what we should do
Each night we will look at the stars and moon
And know they shine on me as well as you!
So though miles separate us
And we cannot play each day
We will have our memories
And they will never go away.
Thena Smith
Friendships are fragile
And to show those we love we care
We should handle them like the treasures
that they are
With tenderness, love and prayer.
Thena Smith
Our Song Version Two
I'll sing with you when you feel like singing
When there is joy in your heart, I'll sing along.
I will continue your song when your heart is empty
When you forget the words...Ill remember your song!
I'll hum your song when your heart is aching
And singing is too much for you to bear
Softly and gently I will hum your song
In your sorrow I chose to share.
We will sing together when you feel better
And once again our voices will blend
Just like our two hearts that are joined together
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena
Our Song (Friendship)
You sang with me when I felt like singing
There was joy in my heart and you sang along.
You continued my song when my heart was empty
When I forgot the words...you remembered my song!
You hummed my song when my heart was aching
And singing was too much for me to bear
You softly and gently hummed my song
In my sorrow you chose to share.
We sang together when I felt better
And once again our voices did blend
Just like our two hearts that are joined together
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena Smith
A Friend in Tough Times
I just hung up the phone
From talking to my best friend
I wish I had a bouquet of roses
Or a special card to send.
I wish I had the words to tell her
How much she means to me
I hope that the depth of my caring
My dear friend can see.
I hope that when words fail me
And I feel I haven't helped at all
That she knows that I treasure her
And welcome her letter or call.
I hope my friend knows how much I love her
And that my friendship is and
Will forever be true blue
And I hope that you know
that my dearest friend is YOU!
Thena
Friendship Is a Gift
When I receive a gift from you
It's as special as can be
But the greatest gift I already have
The friendship you've shared with me!
Flowers bloom along our path
We know God put them there
And as long as flowers bloom
Our friendship we will share.
Thena
We'll Be friends Forever
We'll be friends forever
I knew it from the start
For there was a special feeling
That I felt within my heart.
Whether miles separate us
Or we are close together
Whether the days are sunny
Or we have stormy weather.
Trials may come to test us
But our friendship will stay strong
For there is a friend shape spot in my heart
Where only you belong.
Thena
Sometimes
Sometimes God sends an angel
To earth in human form
To shower us with kindness
And make our souls feel warm.
With compassion love and understanding
And a heart molded from His above
God sends an angel to us
To fill our days with love.
Don't ask me how I know this
But I'm sure that it is true
For there is no other explanation
For a blessing such as you!!
Thena
Friendship is more beautiful
Than the most fragile flower
That in my garden doth bloom
And each tiny petal smiles a dainty smile
When a dear friend enters the room.
Thena
Online Friends
Some would ask how could we be
Friends who met online?
How having never met you-
Could you be a friend of mine?
How can we feel the sunshine on our faces
From so many miles away?
How can we be assured
That flowers will bloom in May?
Some things we've never seen
But we know exactly how they'll be
And though I've never met you
I know you are a friend to me!
Thena
Friends
We did everything together
From the time we were just 'pups'
You were the tiny furry one
And I was your two legged friend.
I never realized that our togetherness
Would someday have to end.
I look back with no regrets
Over the things we did together
We were true blue loyal friends
In sunshine or stormy weather.
Only one regret I had then
And forever will
I regret my precious furry friend
That you are not living still!
Many years have come and gone
And new memories have been made
But still there are sweet thoughts of you and me
Playing outside in sun or shade.
We played hide and seek
And chase the ball
And catch me if you can
And you were my spy dog
To help me find the other kids
When we played "kick the can".
No other dog can ever replace
The friend I had in you
Because I learned about your kind of love
I've had other 'friends' follow you.
I've loved them all in a special way
And each one is so unique
I've learned to listen to their hearts
And can almost hear them speak.
And all of this love that has come to me
I owe to you my first furry friend
For having you first in my young years
Made me treasure each loving pet
that God would send.
Thena
Friends
Friends like you when you're happy
Or when you are sad and blue
They like you when you're busy
Or bored with nothing to do.
There are all kinds of friends
And if I searched the whole world through
I'd never find a finer group
Than the friends I've found in You!
Thena
A Friend is Someone Who....
A friend is someone who looks you in the eyes
When you accomplish your dream or goal
And just says "I'm not at all surprised!"
A friend is someone who takes you by your hand
When you are too weak to stand
But when you are able to stand once more
They don't remind you what you needed them for.
A friend is a friend no matter who, what or where
Someone who is always ready and willing to share
I can look in your eyes and know that it is true
For I see that kind of friend in you.
Thena
A Friend
A friend is an umbrella
In the storm of life.
A friend offers shelter
From turmoil and strife.
When the day grows cold
In the winter storm,
A friend invites you in
Where it is warm.
When the creek is high
And the water wide,
A friend is a bridge
To the other side.
A friend is so special
I know you will agree--
And you are that kind
Of friend to me.
Thena Smith
It was so hard to watch you leave
And fly out of my sight
That meant no more fun shopping together
Or long chats together late at night.
I know that we can converse by phone
And keep in touch by internet
But its the thought that your smiling face
In time I might forget.
I see you so clearly now, dear friend
And I have such memories in my heart
That I hate to think they will fade away
Because we will live so far apart.
I know that people promise
And vow to keep in touch
But time and distance take their toll
And change us so very much.
Let us promise to stay in tune
With the feelings in our hearts
And never let that enemy of time and space
Tear our friendship apart.
And someday we will get together
When our lives converge again
And once again we will see each other
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena
Goodbye to Friend
Today I said goodbye to my best friend
As she must move away.
I didn't know what to do
Or have the words to say.
But when best friends are close by
Or when they are far apart.
They have a special bond forever
That lives in each one's heart.
So dear best friend I'll miss you
But here's what we should do
Each night we will look at the stars and moon
And know they shine on me as well as you!
So though miles separate us
And we cannot play each day
We will have our memories
And they will never go away.
Thena Smith
Friendships are fragile
And to show those we love we care
We should handle them like the treasures
that they are
With tenderness, love and prayer.
Thena Smith
Our Song Version Two
I'll sing with you when you feel like singing
When there is joy in your heart, I'll sing along.
I will continue your song when your heart is empty
When you forget the words...Ill remember your song!
I'll hum your song when your heart is aching
And singing is too much for you to bear
Softly and gently I will hum your song
In your sorrow I chose to share.
We will sing together when you feel better
And once again our voices will blend
Just like our two hearts that are joined together
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena
Our Song (Friendship)
You sang with me when I felt like singing
There was joy in my heart and you sang along.
You continued my song when my heart was empty
When I forgot the words...you remembered my song!
You hummed my song when my heart was aching
And singing was too much for me to bear
You softly and gently hummed my song
In my sorrow you chose to share.
We sang together when I felt better
And once again our voices did blend
Just like our two hearts that are joined together
Heart to heart and friend to friend!
Thena Smith
A Friend in Tough Times
I just hung up the phone
From talking to my best friend
I wish I had a bouquet of roses
Or a special card to send.
I wish I had the words to tell her
How much she means to me
I hope that the depth of my caring
My dear friend can see.
I hope that when words fail me
And I feel I haven't helped at all
That she knows that I treasure her
And welcome her letter or call.
I hope my friend knows how much I love her
And that my friendship is and
Will forever be true blue
And I hope that you know
that my dearest friend is YOU!
Thena
Friendship Is a Gift
When I receive a gift from you
It's as special as can be
But the greatest gift I already have
The friendship you've shared with me!
Flowers bloom along our path
We know God put them there
And as long as flowers bloom
Our friendship we will share.
Thena
We'll Be friends Forever
We'll be friends forever
I knew it from the start
For there was a special feeling
That I felt within my heart.
Whether miles separate us
Or we are close together
Whether the days are sunny
Or we have stormy weather.
Trials may come to test us
But our friendship will stay strong
For there is a friend shape spot in my heart
Where only you belong.
Thena
Sometimes
Sometimes God sends an angel
To earth in human form
To shower us with kindness
And make our souls feel warm.
With compassion love and understanding
And a heart molded from His above
God sends an angel to us
To fill our days with love.
Don't ask me how I know this
But I'm sure that it is true
For there is no other explanation
For a blessing such as you!!
Thena
Friendship is more beautiful
Than the most fragile flower
That in my garden doth bloom
And each tiny petal smiles a dainty smile
When a dear friend enters the room.
Thena
Online Friends
Some would ask how could we be
Friends who met online?
How having never met you-
Could you be a friend of mine?
How can we feel the sunshine on our faces
From so many miles away?
How can we be assured
That flowers will bloom in May?
Some things we've never seen
But we know exactly how they'll be
And though I've never met you
I know you are a friend to me!
Thena
Friends
We did everything together
From the time we were just 'pups'
You were the tiny furry one
And I was your two legged friend.
I never realized that our togetherness
Would someday have to end.
I look back with no regrets
Over the things we did together
We were true blue loyal friends
In sunshine or stormy weather.
Only one regret I had then
And forever will
I regret my precious furry friend
That you are not living still!
Many years have come and gone
And new memories have been made
But still there are sweet thoughts of you and me
Playing outside in sun or shade.
We played hide and seek
And chase the ball
And catch me if you can
And you were my spy dog
To help me find the other kids
When we played "kick the can".
No other dog can ever replace
The friend I had in you
Because I learned about your kind of love
I've had other 'friends' follow you.
I've loved them all in a special way
And each one is so unique
I've learned to listen to their hearts
And can almost hear them speak.
And all of this love that has come to me
I owe to you my first furry friend
For having you first in my young years
Made me treasure each loving pet
that God would send.
Thena
Friends
Friends like you when you're happy
Or when you are sad and blue
They like you when you're busy
Or bored with nothing to do.
There are all kinds of friends
And if I searched the whole world through
I'd never find a finer group
Than the friends I've found in You!
Thena
A Friend is Someone Who....
A friend is someone who looks you in the eyes
When you accomplish your dream or goal
And just says "I'm not at all surprised!"
A friend is someone who takes you by your hand
When you are too weak to stand
But when you are able to stand once more
They don't remind you what you needed them for.
A friend is a friend no matter who, what or where
Someone who is always ready and willing to share
I can look in your eyes and know that it is true
For I see that kind of friend in you.
Thena
A Friend
A friend is an umbrella
In the storm of life.
A friend offers shelter
From turmoil and strife.
When the day grows cold
In the winter storm,
A friend invites you in
Where it is warm.
When the creek is high
And the water wide,
A friend is a bridge
To the other side.
A friend is so special
I know you will agree--
And you are that kind
Of friend to me.
Thena Smith
F is for Friends
Friends
You are such a special friend
How can I describe to you
The joy you bring to me
In all the wonderful things you do?
I admire your confident ways,
Your independent streak,
And the wonderful funny things
You say when you speak!
No matter how many miles
May try to keep us apart
Between the two of us dear friend
There is no distance in our hearts!
I'm A Lucky Girl!
I'm a lucky girl!
I know it very well!
When folks see me
They know I'm lucky
For they can tell!
They see my family with me
And they see my friends around
And they see the joy in life
That it's evident I've found.
''There's a lucky girl'' they say
And I admit that it is true
For I'm a lucky girl
To have found friends like you!
If I Had the Money
If I had the money
That I'd need to spend
I'd treat you royally
My dearest friend!
If I had the money
I'd buy you a car.
Then we would jump inside
And take a ride
And we would go so far!
If I had the money
That it costs today
To go to a first rate
Musical play.
I'd buy a ticket
For you and for me
And something grand
We two would see!
If I had the money
I'd buy you the moon
I'd send you snowflakes
In the middle of June!
If I had the money
I'd send you a flower
Minute by minute
And hour by hour.
If I had the money
I'd fill all of your dreams
With wonderful, happy
And magical things!
But I am not wealthy
So just what you see
Is all I can offer you
I offer you Me!
Just Hanging Out
What a fun day this has been
Just hanging out
With a special friend
Shopping and laughing
Until we could drop
Then going back home
To scrap and to crop!
Neither snow nor ice
Nor dark of night
Could take away
One ounce of delight
In what this day was all about...
Being with a friend and
Just hanging out!
Might Have Saids
The matter was so trival
That it didn't really rate
All the hurt and discontent
It looked a lot like hate.
Each one had to top the other
And when the one had gone
The remaining friend kept stating
What the other had done wrong.
I should have told her thus and so
And should have called her such and such
She was really lucky that
I didn't tell her much!
But next day all was over
And the two were friends again.
And they were both so thankful
That their friendship didn't end.
Not one remembered why it started
And what caused the awful row.
It was all behind them
And it didn't matter now.
But both confided later
With faces oh so red
That they were oh so thankful
For what they hadn't said!
Thena
I Said I Wouldn't Cry
I said I wouldn't cry
If you moved away
But I said that
Before it was moving day.
The van has yet to come
And the boxes are not in sight
But I dread the thought of them
Before I go to sleep each night.
To some it may seem a minor thing
A distance of an hour or two
But that distance is far too great
When it involves a special friend like you.
I know I said I wouldn't cry
Or make a big old scene
And would think about upcoming visits
And not the time in between.
But forgive me if you see me turn away
As if to wipe a tear drop from my face
And know that our friendship is dear-
One that no amount of miles could ever erase.
I will wave goodbye and try to smile
So that you will remember happy times
And thank God for the delight of you
And having you for a best friend of mine.
Thena
Longtime Friend
You and I have been quite a team
For so many many years
You've been me through happy times
And have been there to dry my tears.
You and I have known each other
From the time when we were kids together
Celebrating holidays and birthdays
And just spending time at whatever.
You were there for me when things were tough
And I knew that I could count on you
Not just as a fair weather friend
But one who would help me life's difficulties to get through!
I cannot find words strong enough
To tell you how much I care
And to thank you for all the years
Of love and friendship we've been able to share!
I hope that you realize dear friend
That this message contains such a tiny part
Of the abundance of love and appreciation for you
That is stored forever in my heart.
Thena
Dear Friend I miss you
My heart is broken
And even though I promised not to cry...
I confess that I have and I will yet...
Because of a wonderful friendship
That I will never forget.
You filled my life with laughter
And my day with joy and fun
We had a friendship that
Had life been perfect
Would have only just begun!
We should have had years to enjoy each other's laughter
And bask in the light of fun that comes right after
A silly chat online and silliness that had
No reason or rhyme....
Yes I will cry and shed sweet tears of sorrow
But I will shed tears of joy come tomorrow
As I remember thankfully
All of the joy that our friendship brought to me!
Perhaps the realization that our friendship
Could possibly come to an abrupt end
Broke down all of the barriers that
Sometimes can distance friends....
Perhaps God knew that you and I
Needed in this moment to be friends and that is why
Even though the time seemed short to me
He was fitting us to be forever friends
In His Eternity....
Thena
I Will Not Waste a Moment
I will not waste another moment
Being sad over things I cannot help or mend
I will not waste one second more
Being angry with a friend.
I do not know just how much time
God has allowed me on this plane
But I will not waste one moment
Causing others pain!
I will not waste one minute
Worrying over things in the past
I will instead try to create relationships
That through all eternity will last.
I will not waste another hour
Of the 24 in my day
Trying to figure out the complexities
Of the games some people play.
For God has blessed us with each other
To give comfort support and love
And He watches over His dear children
From Heavens portals up above.
So I pray my love will bless you
And you can see within my heart
That I will always treasure you
And have right from the very start.
Thena
High School Friends
In my gallery of friends
Each of you come into view
Making me feel fortunate
To have friends like you.
Though we go our separate ways
And eventually all of us will part.
Memories of our happy times as classmates
Will linger in each heart.
Thena
Heart Tears
If it were a physically possible thing
The events of the world today would bring
Tears from my very beating heart
And it would barely escape being torn apart.
Daily, I watch on tv
And read the news online
Heart wrenching events
Of friends and neighbors of mine.
All over our world
Families are wounded and scattered
Young men and women are separated
From all that to them has ever mattered
Children are left sad and crying
Wondering if their mom or dad
Have been wounded or worse yet-dying
There is an awful fear they keep denying...
Parents look at photos
Of their daughter or son
And pray with their every breath
That God would protect this one.
And each of us holds
In heart and spirit
A prayer so fervent that before spoken
I know that God must hear it!
And for every one of them
Known or unknown to me
My heart feels the hurt and anguish
And it is crying...
Thena
Girlfriends
Everyone everywhere
The whole world through
Needs a girlfriend
Just like you!
Guys have their place
And we love them too
But there are times
When only a girlfriend will do!
When I need to talk
You are always ready
To listen to me
Even if you don't always agree...
You let me speak
And say my part
And you listen
With your whole heart.
You listen intently
And don't speak until
You see I am silent
And then you will.
You offer advice
That is honest and good
And don't agree with me
Just because I wish you would.
Whether I need someone
To scrub the floor, unclog my sink,
Or just watch kids for awhile
So that I can think...
You are the first one
That I know I can trust
If I hate to ask...
But I know that I must...
You are the one I turn to
When times are really tough
And casual acquaintances
Are not enough...
You have met the test
Of a friend that is tried and true
And when I count my blessings
At the top of my list is YOU!
Thena
You are such a special friend
How can I describe to you
The joy you bring to me
In all the wonderful things you do?
I admire your confident ways,
Your independent streak,
And the wonderful funny things
You say when you speak!
No matter how many miles
May try to keep us apart
Between the two of us dear friend
There is no distance in our hearts!
I'm A Lucky Girl!
I'm a lucky girl!
I know it very well!
When folks see me
They know I'm lucky
For they can tell!
They see my family with me
And they see my friends around
And they see the joy in life
That it's evident I've found.
''There's a lucky girl'' they say
And I admit that it is true
For I'm a lucky girl
To have found friends like you!
If I Had the Money
If I had the money
That I'd need to spend
I'd treat you royally
My dearest friend!
If I had the money
I'd buy you a car.
Then we would jump inside
And take a ride
And we would go so far!
If I had the money
That it costs today
To go to a first rate
Musical play.
I'd buy a ticket
For you and for me
And something grand
We two would see!
If I had the money
I'd buy you the moon
I'd send you snowflakes
In the middle of June!
If I had the money
I'd send you a flower
Minute by minute
And hour by hour.
If I had the money
I'd fill all of your dreams
With wonderful, happy
And magical things!
But I am not wealthy
So just what you see
Is all I can offer you
I offer you Me!
Just Hanging Out
What a fun day this has been
Just hanging out
With a special friend
Shopping and laughing
Until we could drop
Then going back home
To scrap and to crop!
Neither snow nor ice
Nor dark of night
Could take away
One ounce of delight
In what this day was all about...
Being with a friend and
Just hanging out!
Might Have Saids
The matter was so trival
That it didn't really rate
All the hurt and discontent
It looked a lot like hate.
Each one had to top the other
And when the one had gone
The remaining friend kept stating
What the other had done wrong.
I should have told her thus and so
And should have called her such and such
She was really lucky that
I didn't tell her much!
But next day all was over
And the two were friends again.
And they were both so thankful
That their friendship didn't end.
Not one remembered why it started
And what caused the awful row.
It was all behind them
And it didn't matter now.
But both confided later
With faces oh so red
That they were oh so thankful
For what they hadn't said!
Thena
I Said I Wouldn't Cry
I said I wouldn't cry
If you moved away
But I said that
Before it was moving day.
The van has yet to come
And the boxes are not in sight
But I dread the thought of them
Before I go to sleep each night.
To some it may seem a minor thing
A distance of an hour or two
But that distance is far too great
When it involves a special friend like you.
I know I said I wouldn't cry
Or make a big old scene
And would think about upcoming visits
And not the time in between.
But forgive me if you see me turn away
As if to wipe a tear drop from my face
And know that our friendship is dear-
One that no amount of miles could ever erase.
I will wave goodbye and try to smile
So that you will remember happy times
And thank God for the delight of you
And having you for a best friend of mine.
Thena
Longtime Friend
You and I have been quite a team
For so many many years
You've been me through happy times
And have been there to dry my tears.
You and I have known each other
From the time when we were kids together
Celebrating holidays and birthdays
And just spending time at whatever.
You were there for me when things were tough
And I knew that I could count on you
Not just as a fair weather friend
But one who would help me life's difficulties to get through!
I cannot find words strong enough
To tell you how much I care
And to thank you for all the years
Of love and friendship we've been able to share!
I hope that you realize dear friend
That this message contains such a tiny part
Of the abundance of love and appreciation for you
That is stored forever in my heart.
Thena
Dear Friend I miss you
My heart is broken
And even though I promised not to cry...
I confess that I have and I will yet...
Because of a wonderful friendship
That I will never forget.
You filled my life with laughter
And my day with joy and fun
We had a friendship that
Had life been perfect
Would have only just begun!
We should have had years to enjoy each other's laughter
And bask in the light of fun that comes right after
A silly chat online and silliness that had
No reason or rhyme....
Yes I will cry and shed sweet tears of sorrow
But I will shed tears of joy come tomorrow
As I remember thankfully
All of the joy that our friendship brought to me!
Perhaps the realization that our friendship
Could possibly come to an abrupt end
Broke down all of the barriers that
Sometimes can distance friends....
Perhaps God knew that you and I
Needed in this moment to be friends and that is why
Even though the time seemed short to me
He was fitting us to be forever friends
In His Eternity....
Thena
I Will Not Waste a Moment
I will not waste another moment
Being sad over things I cannot help or mend
I will not waste one second more
Being angry with a friend.
I do not know just how much time
God has allowed me on this plane
But I will not waste one moment
Causing others pain!
I will not waste one minute
Worrying over things in the past
I will instead try to create relationships
That through all eternity will last.
I will not waste another hour
Of the 24 in my day
Trying to figure out the complexities
Of the games some people play.
For God has blessed us with each other
To give comfort support and love
And He watches over His dear children
From Heavens portals up above.
So I pray my love will bless you
And you can see within my heart
That I will always treasure you
And have right from the very start.
Thena
High School Friends
In my gallery of friends
Each of you come into view
Making me feel fortunate
To have friends like you.
Though we go our separate ways
And eventually all of us will part.
Memories of our happy times as classmates
Will linger in each heart.
Thena
Heart Tears
If it were a physically possible thing
The events of the world today would bring
Tears from my very beating heart
And it would barely escape being torn apart.
Daily, I watch on tv
And read the news online
Heart wrenching events
Of friends and neighbors of mine.
All over our world
Families are wounded and scattered
Young men and women are separated
From all that to them has ever mattered
Children are left sad and crying
Wondering if their mom or dad
Have been wounded or worse yet-dying
There is an awful fear they keep denying...
Parents look at photos
Of their daughter or son
And pray with their every breath
That God would protect this one.
And each of us holds
In heart and spirit
A prayer so fervent that before spoken
I know that God must hear it!
And for every one of them
Known or unknown to me
My heart feels the hurt and anguish
And it is crying...
Thena
Girlfriends
Everyone everywhere
The whole world through
Needs a girlfriend
Just like you!
Guys have their place
And we love them too
But there are times
When only a girlfriend will do!
When I need to talk
You are always ready
To listen to me
Even if you don't always agree...
You let me speak
And say my part
And you listen
With your whole heart.
You listen intently
And don't speak until
You see I am silent
And then you will.
You offer advice
That is honest and good
And don't agree with me
Just because I wish you would.
Whether I need someone
To scrub the floor, unclog my sink,
Or just watch kids for awhile
So that I can think...
You are the first one
That I know I can trust
If I hate to ask...
But I know that I must...
You are the one I turn to
When times are really tough
And casual acquaintances
Are not enough...
You have met the test
Of a friend that is tried and true
And when I count my blessings
At the top of my list is YOU!
Thena
Girls, Sisters and Siblings
Love My Little Sister
I love my little sister
More than words could speak
And every time I get the chance
I kiss her her chubby little cheek!
I love her little pony tails
And cute round baby frame
I love the way her eyes light up
Whenever I call her little name!
I love my little sister
She is as cute as she can be
And that she loves me very much
Is very plain to see!
Thena
I love my little sister
More than words could speak
And every time I get the chance
I kiss her her chubby little cheek!
I love her little pony tails
And cute round baby frame
I love the way her eyes light up
Whenever I call her little name!
I love my little sister
She is as cute as she can be
And that she loves me very much
Is very plain to see!
Thena
Gifts
For the School Nurse
This little gift is special
Because it is for you
To thank you from my heart
For the wonderful things you do.
We come to you with bumps
And scrapes and colds and pox
And you always take care of us
And really help us lots!
It's only fair that we should do
A nice thing just for you
To say thank you on this first day
And each day the whole year through.
Thena
Heartmade
This is a little gift
That I made just for you
For something from my heart
Is the only thing that would do.
I hope you enjoy it
And that it makes your day bright
For doing something just for you
Brought me great delight.
Thena
This little gift is special
Because it is for you
To thank you from my heart
For the wonderful things you do.
We come to you with bumps
And scrapes and colds and pox
And you always take care of us
And really help us lots!
It's only fair that we should do
A nice thing just for you
To say thank you on this first day
And each day the whole year through.
Thena
Heartmade
This is a little gift
That I made just for you
For something from my heart
Is the only thing that would do.
I hope you enjoy it
And that it makes your day bright
For doing something just for you
Brought me great delight.
Thena
G is for Goodbyes
Sweet Goodbye
There are some times
When you have had a lovely day
Being with family or a friend
That you find it difficult to say good-bye
And admit that it must end.
But what a blessing it is
To have those you love so much
That the desire of each heart
Is stay close enough to touch.
How wonderful to say good bye
And shed a sweet sentimental tear
And know that it is only for a little while
Until again they will be near.
So should it be when death parts us
From someone we dearly love
For we shall be reunited with them
Some glad day in God's Heaven above.
Thena
There are some times
When you have had a lovely day
Being with family or a friend
That you find it difficult to say good-bye
And admit that it must end.
But what a blessing it is
To have those you love so much
That the desire of each heart
Is stay close enough to touch.
How wonderful to say good bye
And shed a sweet sentimental tear
And know that it is only for a little while
Until again they will be near.
So should it be when death parts us
From someone we dearly love
For we shall be reunited with them
Some glad day in God's Heaven above.
Thena
G is for Grandparents
To the Best Grandparents
When grandchildren arrive
We always think what fun
Life with them will be-
What fun to share with them
Ant every opportunity.
But modern life has folks traveling
And grandkids are scattered
Far and wide across the land
As parents meet military or professional demand.
Grandparents watch as they see the kids move
So very far away but yet cling to the hope
Deep in their hearts
That they will be closer to them someday.
But neither time nor distance
Can diminish the dedication and love
That a grandparent has for each
For even though the hand can't touch--
The heart can reach!
Thena
First Time Grandmother
Congratulations and best wishes
As this wonderful step you take
For being a grandmother
Is like the chocolate icing on a cake.
Tiny little baby hands
Will reach up to touch your face
And little baby coo's and giggles
Will respond to your embrace.
And your heart will no longer
Be yours to have and hold
For a tiny little baby
Now has it in his control!
Thena
First in Our Heart
I have received the most wonderful gift
That God could ever offer to me or you
Here is my special blessing.
Here is my dream come true.
Here is a bundle of sweetness
A source of joy in a crib
Here is innocence in a diaper
And love wearing a bib.
Here is hope for the future
That my arms can hold.
Here is my first grandchild
A treasure more precious than gold.
God knows of my homes and dreams
For it is He who placed them inside
Of this heart of mine that can hardly wait
To love, comfort, protect and guide!
Thena Smith
Grandparents Survival Kit
Just a little note to say
That your grandchild
Is on his way!
And since this task
Is new to you
Here are some things
To help you through.
A tiny little clock with alarm
To make sure that you are awake
And a little calendar for your wallet
To alert you of the date.
A candy bar for energy for long nights of waiting
And more chocolate for high energy celebrating!
And when the little one comes to visit
And (Hershey Kiss) as you kiss his precious tootsies
Some socks to keep you nice and warm
Down to your little footsies.
A pack of Lifesavers to remind you
how important Your expertise will be
As you babysit this little one
And give rest to his loving family.
And with the kit of course
Comes our heart felt prayer
That God bless you every day
And keep you in His Care.
Thena
Tiny alarm clock
small calendar
candy bar
Hersey kiss
socks
Lifesavers
prayer
Great Grandparents
Great Grandparents are created
With special care and love
They share a history with
So many people that they love.
They have years blessed by God
To live upon this earth
To nurture, love and guide
Those to whom He would give birth.
In their minds is a wealth of wisdom
Which fits them like a glove
And God grants them extra special years
To show the beauty of our Father's love.
Thena
When grandchildren arrive
We always think what fun
Life with them will be-
What fun to share with them
Ant every opportunity.
But modern life has folks traveling
And grandkids are scattered
Far and wide across the land
As parents meet military or professional demand.
Grandparents watch as they see the kids move
So very far away but yet cling to the hope
Deep in their hearts
That they will be closer to them someday.
But neither time nor distance
Can diminish the dedication and love
That a grandparent has for each
For even though the hand can't touch--
The heart can reach!
Thena
First Time Grandmother
Congratulations and best wishes
As this wonderful step you take
For being a grandmother
Is like the chocolate icing on a cake.
Tiny little baby hands
Will reach up to touch your face
And little baby coo's and giggles
Will respond to your embrace.
And your heart will no longer
Be yours to have and hold
For a tiny little baby
Now has it in his control!
Thena
First in Our Heart
I have received the most wonderful gift
That God could ever offer to me or you
Here is my special blessing.
Here is my dream come true.
Here is a bundle of sweetness
A source of joy in a crib
Here is innocence in a diaper
And love wearing a bib.
Here is hope for the future
That my arms can hold.
Here is my first grandchild
A treasure more precious than gold.
God knows of my homes and dreams
For it is He who placed them inside
Of this heart of mine that can hardly wait
To love, comfort, protect and guide!
Thena Smith
Grandparents Survival Kit
Just a little note to say
That your grandchild
Is on his way!
And since this task
Is new to you
Here are some things
To help you through.
A tiny little clock with alarm
To make sure that you are awake
And a little calendar for your wallet
To alert you of the date.
A candy bar for energy for long nights of waiting
And more chocolate for high energy celebrating!
And when the little one comes to visit
And (Hershey Kiss) as you kiss his precious tootsies
Some socks to keep you nice and warm
Down to your little footsies.
A pack of Lifesavers to remind you
how important Your expertise will be
As you babysit this little one
And give rest to his loving family.
And with the kit of course
Comes our heart felt prayer
That God bless you every day
And keep you in His Care.
Thena
Tiny alarm clock
small calendar
candy bar
Hersey kiss
socks
Lifesavers
prayer
Great Grandparents
Great Grandparents are created
With special care and love
They share a history with
So many people that they love.
They have years blessed by God
To live upon this earth
To nurture, love and guide
Those to whom He would give birth.
In their minds is a wealth of wisdom
Which fits them like a glove
And God grants them extra special years
To show the beauty of our Father's love.
Thena
G is for Growing Up
First Time Shaving
When you have a son
You know this day will come
Along with other the other
Firsts that a mother
Documents in her book
So that years from now
She can take another look
And remember each one
In her own special way
and say...
My son became a man today...
Thena
G is for Guys
It's a guy thing
Girls just don't get it..
We fuss and fight
Then we forget it...
It's a Guy Thing!
It's a guy thing
We don't hold a grudge
Girls fight and fuss
And no one will budge!
(That's a Girl Thing)
But boys have fun
And often disagree
But that's just the way
It was meant to be!!
It's a guy thing!
Thena Smith
When you have a son
You know this day will come
Along with other the other
Firsts that a mother
Documents in her book
So that years from now
She can take another look
And remember each one
In her own special way
and say...
My son became a man today...
Thena
G is for Guys
It's a guy thing
Girls just don't get it..
We fuss and fight
Then we forget it...
It's a Guy Thing!
It's a guy thing
We don't hold a grudge
Girls fight and fuss
And no one will budge!
(That's a Girl Thing)
But boys have fun
And often disagree
But that's just the way
It was meant to be!!
It's a guy thing!
Thena Smith
H is for Hurricanes
I Can Hear You Crying...
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
H is for Hurricanes
I Can Hear You Crying...
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
H is for Hurricanes
I Can Hear You Crying...
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
I watched in horror at the news
That showed hurricane force winds
And rising water over streets and homes
And debris around the reporters flying
And over the din of all that was going on
I could hear you crying.
Deep heavy sobs for those who lost their lives
And all else involved in this destruction
Tears choked back as they prayed for
Help soon for reconstruction.
Heart felt sobs for those homeless
And who knew not where to go
Tears for those with arms up to Heaven
Beseeching God for help here below.
It broke my heart to hear the sobs
And feel the anguish and the pain
I felt as if my ears would bust
From the sadness and the sorrow
And I could only pray for them
A better day tomorrow.
Then I looked toward Heaven
As over the newest reports I was sighing
And I realized that it was my tears I heard
It was my heart which for you was crying.
Thena
H is for Home
Home Sweet Home
Home is where your feel at ease
Can be yourself and do as you please!
Home is where you hang your hat
Hug your dog and pet your cat.
One of the big events we celebrate
Is when that very first step we take.
And find that first apartment to rent
Oh, it is money that's well spent!
Moving into your very own place
Puts the happiest smile on a person's face.
There may be one or two faces a tiny bit sad
Those are the faces of Mom and Dad...
Thena Smith
Our New Home
We have a new home
It's the house of our dreams
I'm still hanging the curtains
And pressing their seams.
I patting the walls
As I walk up through the room
Mopping the kitchen
And buying a coordinating broom.
I'm loving the newness
And crisp look of it all
Picking up a speck of dust
Before it can fall!
Yes, it is so special
I love it, I do!
But what I love most
Is sharing it with you!
Thena
Our House
Our first house was special
And will forever stay
As a treasure in our hearts
One that will never go away.
So many good things
Happened to us there
Things that a special place
In our hearts will share.
Our new house is just as special
And each day there is a special thing
That only being together
At this time of life can bring.
Thena
You Are Moving On
Congratulations dear daughter
You are an adult now
And on your own
No longer is our house your only home.
You have set your sale
And mapped your course
And you are off to see the world.
But never fear, we will be here
If needed by our girl!
The tears you might see in our eyes
Are not from sadness or remorse
But tears of happiness for you
That you have found and set your course.
So enjoy the journey that you've begun
And we will watch you as you sail
For we have confidence in you
That all things you will do well.
Thena
Home is where your feel at ease
Can be yourself and do as you please!
Home is where you hang your hat
Hug your dog and pet your cat.
One of the big events we celebrate
Is when that very first step we take.
And find that first apartment to rent
Oh, it is money that's well spent!
Moving into your very own place
Puts the happiest smile on a person's face.
There may be one or two faces a tiny bit sad
Those are the faces of Mom and Dad...
Thena Smith
Our New Home
We have a new home
It's the house of our dreams
I'm still hanging the curtains
And pressing their seams.
I patting the walls
As I walk up through the room
Mopping the kitchen
And buying a coordinating broom.
I'm loving the newness
And crisp look of it all
Picking up a speck of dust
Before it can fall!
Yes, it is so special
I love it, I do!
But what I love most
Is sharing it with you!
Thena
Our House
Our first house was special
And will forever stay
As a treasure in our hearts
One that will never go away.
So many good things
Happened to us there
Things that a special place
In our hearts will share.
Our new house is just as special
And each day there is a special thing
That only being together
At this time of life can bring.
Thena
You Are Moving On
Congratulations dear daughter
You are an adult now
And on your own
No longer is our house your only home.
You have set your sale
And mapped your course
And you are off to see the world.
But never fear, we will be here
If needed by our girl!
The tears you might see in our eyes
Are not from sadness or remorse
But tears of happiness for you
That you have found and set your course.
So enjoy the journey that you've begun
And we will watch you as you sail
For we have confidence in you
That all things you will do well.
Thena
H is for Health
Medical ........cancer.....words to say
Just a little note to say
I think about you everyday
And bless the day that we met
You are a friend I'll never forget
And no matter the time that we have together
You are a friend I'll treasure forever!
Thank you for being my special friend
And letting me share with you
And know that my prayer is always
I've been that kind of friend to you.
Thena
If I Could Have a Miracle
If I could take your pain away
Or experience it in your stead
If I could take the thoughts for mine
That must be in your head...
If I could let you sleep at night
And I would be the one awake
Or if the surgeries would be mine
And your medicines I could take...
I would accept it with my whole heart
If by a miracle I could make it all come true
But I would not have ever missed
The miracle of knowing you!
Thena
Just a little card to say
That I'm thinking of you today.
It's so hard to find the right words;
I'm sure all of the trite ones you have heard.
But though sometimes I stammer and stumble
And my most sincere thoughts come out in a jumble...
Please know that you are always on my mind
And a friend such as you is a rare treasure to find.
Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart
And we are close in hearts and spirit
Even when we are far apart.
Our friendship is always special to me
And for that precious gift I shall be grateful eternally!
Thena
Hold Me
I'm fighting for my life
And the fight is not easy
And at times the sight of me
Is hard for my friends to see.
I know that you remember me
As strong and healthy and feisty
And may not be prepared for the fact
That cancer has not treated my body nicely.
But join me in this fight today
To make every moment count
And when you come to see me, please stay
Even though you may be tempted to turn away.
I know that my hair has chosen to leave
But that no longer causes me to grieve
This outer shell doesn't impress me anymore
For I know that God has something better in store.
Do not turn away in shock or distress
Do the things with me that we've always done best
Tell me about your life and share with me tonight
And when you leave please hold me tight.
Do not be surprised if it seems I will not ever let you go
For each day that I am here is precious to me
And I want to hold close and memorize
Each precious face I see.
So come and visit and know that I understand
How hard it might be when first you take my hand
Or see my body that is now so frail
And your eyes may tear and words may fail...
But know that I understand
But I need you even more today
And I have accepted what I've been given
And I will be beautiful and healthy once again ...
....in Heaven.
Thena
We Are Here....
We are here for you if you need
A shoulder to cry on
An arm to lean on
A leg to stand on
An ear to listen
And a heart that cares.
We are here and we want to share
Anything that is important
Or anything that is hard to bear.
We will cry with you when feel as if
Some things just aren't fair.
We are here to share every milestone
And rejoice with you in any accomplishment
And any progress or remissions
As well as to hold you and share your tears
Listen to your sorrows and your fears.
We are here for you no matter what
And here is where we will stay
God sent us here to you
And He will provide the strength to see you through.
Thena
God Bless this Child
Father God in Heaven above
Look down upon this child we love
And bless her parents
whose hearts are hurting so
Speak to them in the stillness
So that Your peace they may know.
Lord, bless this little one
And station Your angels around her bed
And let them sing sweet lullabyes
As she rests her tiny head.
Thena
Just a little note to say
I think about you everyday
And bless the day that we met
You are a friend I'll never forget
And no matter the time that we have together
You are a friend I'll treasure forever!
Thank you for being my special friend
And letting me share with you
And know that my prayer is always
I've been that kind of friend to you.
Thena
If I Could Have a Miracle
If I could take your pain away
Or experience it in your stead
If I could take the thoughts for mine
That must be in your head...
If I could let you sleep at night
And I would be the one awake
Or if the surgeries would be mine
And your medicines I could take...
I would accept it with my whole heart
If by a miracle I could make it all come true
But I would not have ever missed
The miracle of knowing you!
Thena
Just a little card to say
That I'm thinking of you today.
It's so hard to find the right words;
I'm sure all of the trite ones you have heard.
But though sometimes I stammer and stumble
And my most sincere thoughts come out in a jumble...
Please know that you are always on my mind
And a friend such as you is a rare treasure to find.
Not a day goes by that you are not in my heart
And we are close in hearts and spirit
Even when we are far apart.
Our friendship is always special to me
And for that precious gift I shall be grateful eternally!
Thena
Hold Me
I'm fighting for my life
And the fight is not easy
And at times the sight of me
Is hard for my friends to see.
I know that you remember me
As strong and healthy and feisty
And may not be prepared for the fact
That cancer has not treated my body nicely.
But join me in this fight today
To make every moment count
And when you come to see me, please stay
Even though you may be tempted to turn away.
I know that my hair has chosen to leave
But that no longer causes me to grieve
This outer shell doesn't impress me anymore
For I know that God has something better in store.
Do not turn away in shock or distress
Do the things with me that we've always done best
Tell me about your life and share with me tonight
And when you leave please hold me tight.
Do not be surprised if it seems I will not ever let you go
For each day that I am here is precious to me
And I want to hold close and memorize
Each precious face I see.
So come and visit and know that I understand
How hard it might be when first you take my hand
Or see my body that is now so frail
And your eyes may tear and words may fail...
But know that I understand
But I need you even more today
And I have accepted what I've been given
And I will be beautiful and healthy once again ...
....in Heaven.
Thena
We Are Here....
We are here for you if you need
A shoulder to cry on
An arm to lean on
A leg to stand on
An ear to listen
And a heart that cares.
We are here and we want to share
Anything that is important
Or anything that is hard to bear.
We will cry with you when feel as if
Some things just aren't fair.
We are here to share every milestone
And rejoice with you in any accomplishment
And any progress or remissions
As well as to hold you and share your tears
Listen to your sorrows and your fears.
We are here for you no matter what
And here is where we will stay
God sent us here to you
And He will provide the strength to see you through.
Thena
God Bless this Child
Father God in Heaven above
Look down upon this child we love
And bless her parents
whose hearts are hurting so
Speak to them in the stillness
So that Your peace they may know.
Lord, bless this little one
And station Your angels around her bed
And let them sing sweet lullabyes
As she rests her tiny head.
Thena
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