My day becomes wonderful
when I see your
pretty face smiling so sweetly
There is such warmth and intelligence
radiating from you
It seems that every day
you grow smarter and more beautiful
and every day
I am more proud to be your mother

As you go through the many stages of life
you should be aware that there will be times
when you feel scared and confused
but your strength and values
will help you grow from your experiences
and you will understand more about people and life
I have already gone through
these stages
So if you need advice or someone to talk to
to make sense out of it all
I hope that you will talk to me
as I am continually cheering for your happiness
my sweet daughter
and I love you
Susan Polis Schutz

Child Of Mine

It's been so gratifying
for me to see you
go through such positive changes
and inner growth.
Your happiness is contagious
and I'm so happy for you.....
to see you becoming
a strong individual
and doing all the right things
to make your days ahead
shine even brighter.

It's been great for me
to watch you grow
and to become
even more of that special someone
you are...inside...

Through your growing and changing,
I want to ask that you
take me along with you.
I don't mean that I want you
to tell me every thought
you have along the way,
but to remember that I am here....
wherever and whenever you need me.
And I hope that you'll remember
that I'm on your side.
And even if I can't always help you win,
there will never be a day
when I won't be cheering you on.

By Laine Parsons

To My Daughter

When you were born
I held you in my arms
and just kept smiling at you
You always smiled back
your big eyes wide open
full of love
You were such a beautiful good
sweet baby
Now as I watch you grow up
and become your own person....
I look at your, your laughter,
your happiness, your simplicity,
your beauty and I wonder
where you will be in fifteen years
and I wonder where the world will be
in fifteen years
I just hope that you will be able
to enjoy a life of sensitivity, goodness,
accomplishment and love
in a world that is at peace.
But most of all, I want you to know
that I am very proud of you
and that I love you dearly.

By Susan Polis Schutz

Whenever Life Is Getting you Down,
Daughter, Remember This...

To solve each problem one at a time;
to take each day as it comes.
To stick to your goals, no matter
what happens,
and press on toward your dreams.
To keep your attention focused on
the future,
as you consider the solutions at hand.
To look for the bright side,
even though it may be temporarily
covered by a cloud.
To smile often, even when a frown
feels more natural.
To think of those you love,
and know that they love you, too.

No matter how difficult it may seem,
you have within you the power,
the ability, and the knowledge
to make things better.

By Lindsay Newman

Daughter, You Are Loved

When the road seems too long
When darkness sets in
When everything turns out wrong
And you can't find a friend
Remember ~ you are loved

When smiles are hard to come by
And you're feeling down
When you spread your wings to fly
And can't get off the ground
Remember ~ you are loved.

When time runs out before you're through
And it's over before you begin
When little things get to you
And you just can't win
Remember ~ you are loved.

When your loved ones are far away
And you are on your own
When you don't know what to say
When you're afraid of being alone
Remember ~ you are loved.

When your sadness comes to an end
And everything is going right
May you think of your family and friends
And keep their love in sight
A thank-you for being loved.

May you see the love around you
In everything you do
And when troubles seem to surround you
May all the love shine through
You are blessed ~ you are loved.

By Roger Pinches

Daughter, You are Special

"Special" is a word
that is used to describe
something one-of-a-kind
like a hug or a sunset
or a person who spreads love
with a smile or kind gesture.
"Special" describes people
who act from the heart
and keep in mind the hearts of others.
"Special" applies to something
that is admired and precious
and which can never be replaced.
"Special" is the word that best
describes you.

By Teri Frenandez

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