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Recent months have made such extra demands on women. New virtues of courage and resilience were called into focus by busy moms, lonely grandmothers and those sequestered alone,
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Women’s Strength – #267
Women have strengths that amaze. We bear hardships and carry burdens, but we hold happiness, love and joy. We smile when we want to scream, cry when we’re happy and laugh when we’re nervous.
We fight for what we believe in and stand up to injustice. We don’t take no for an answer when we believe there is a better solution. We go without so our family can have. We cry when our children excel and cheer when our friends get awards. We nurture and juggle responsibilities effectively. We keep everyone on schedule and get them there on time.
Our responsibilities as a mother never end. We are always there when needed and everyone depends on that. We are the glue that holds everything together. We are strong when it seems there is no strength left. We know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They drive, fly, walk, run or email you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
We women have one flaw, however. We forget our worth. Never forget your worth.
You are amazing.
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The joy you get when you hear a teenager agreeing with one of your long-preached truisms. The pride in her voice when your daughter tells of something you did right They don’t go around singing your praises, so you have to watch for the rare opportunities when you catch a glimpse at how much you are appreciated by those you love. As I said, you are amazing!
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I love this, Annette, and it is a lesson we seem to have to learn over and over — that we are, indeed, amazing. Thank you for the great reminder.
I know one thing for sure…YOU are amazing. Your professional accomplishments, your generosity, and your kindness are all hallmarks of the strong women I admire most. I am so honored to call you friend.
Your generous comments are always so appreciated. I enjoy sharing your gentle words and thoughts so often on FB and luxuriating in your prose and newsletters at Heartspoken.com.
Annette,
I’ve come to believe that the strongest marriages are forged by couples who complement each other but share common goals. Women possess the qualities and attributes you mention without question. Men on the other hand often struggle to find a role in life that gives it meaning. The man that finds it in the eyes of a woman is fortunate indeed.
I have always said that “a good woman” will bring out the best in a man, over a whole lifetime. Glad to hear you concur.