for the woman

[Guest guest]

WOMEN have strengths that amaze men. They carry children,

they carry hardships, they carry burdens, but they hold

happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to

scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry

when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

WOMEN wait by the phone for a " safe at home call " from a

friend or relative after a snowy drive home.

WOMEN have special qualities about them. They volunteer

for good causes. They are pink ladies in hospitals, they

bring food to shut ins. They are childcare workers, executives,

attorneys, stay-at-home moms, biker babes and your neighbors.

They wear suits, jeans, and they wear uniforms. They fight for

what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They are in the

front row at PTA meetings. They vote for the person that will do

the best job for family issues.

WOMEN walk and talk the extra mile to get their children in the

Right schools and for getting their family the right health care.

They write to the editor, their congressmen and to the " powers

that be " for things that make for a better life. They don't take " no "

for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

WOMEN stick a love note in their husband's lunch box. They do

without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to

the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally.

WOMEN are honest, loyal, and forgiving. They are smart, knowing

that knowledge is power; but they still know how to use their softer

side to make a point.

WOMEN want to be the best for their family, their friends, and

themselves. They cry when their children excel and cheer when

their friends get awards.

WOMEN are happy (or cry) when they hear about a birth or a new

marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have

sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when

they think there is no strength left.

A WOMAN'S touch can cure any ailment. They know that a hug

and a kiss can heal a broken heart. She can make a romantic

evening unforgettable.

WOMEN come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They live in

homes, apartments and cabins. They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail

you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman

is what makes the world spin!

WOMEN do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They

give compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family

and friends. All they want back is a hug, a smile and for you to do

the same to people you come in contact with. Women have a lot to

say and a lot to give. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes

she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her

hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love

resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true

beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she

lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a

woman with passing years-only grows!

" A woman's love is a man's privilege, not his

right. "