I know I'm not around when you work the hardest of your day.

Our children just keep growing in a wild kind of way.

When I come from work I see the look upon your face,

That says you need a break from that quick and stressful pace.

Although I'm just as tired as you and really want to rest,

I feel your pain, see the worried look and give to you my best.

My love for you and all you do for our children stands alone,

I try to keep them quiet and from the peaceful mommy zone.

I know the work that you do is the way you give your love,

It is warm and surrounding and fits them like a glove.

No other could ever fill the shoes that you wear,

Even though the children are turning gray your hair.

I love you in the morning and the day and night too!

I love you for your blessedness and all I put you through.

For you are very special and in my heart forever,

I will hold you, sing to you and let you go, never.

When we are old and wrinkled up together,

I will remember that sweet simple fraise...

What was that you said?

Oh, yeah!

"Whatever!"

I love You.

Your Husband

Pernell R. Rodocker
05/12/01