As my first friend, you introduced me to a life enriched
By your love and warmth ...
You shaped the way I feel about the world
and my place in it today.
Your confidence in me helped me to believe
in myself,
and your praise and respect enabled me to
appreciate my own worth.
You guided without control and encouraged
without pressure.
You gave your best ... to bring out the
best in me.
You taught me to think my own thoughts and to
follow my own dreams,
To be proud of my achievements and accepting
of my mistakes;
To find peace in each sunset and
joy in each sunrise
...to love my life ...
You knew what to say and how to
listen to help me
through the rough times
And to make the good times even more wonderful.
I took it for granted that you'd be there when I needed you ...
and you always were.
As I grew older, I made many
new friends,
but of all the kindness they have shown me, Your understanding is still the deepest,
your companionship the warmest,
And your support the most generous.
I thank you, Mother,
for all you have been to me my first friend ...
and my best friend!
These warm words are from - Paula Finn
