To my OW<BR> <BR> It Takes <BR> Someone Special <BR> to Be a Single Mom<P> It takes a special woman<BR> to rise to the challenges<BR> of being a single mom.<BR> It takes a positive attitude<BR> to remain optimistic<BR> when the going gets rough.<BR>It takes a lot of self-confidence<BR> to stand strong<BR> when it would be so much easier<BR> just to give in.<BR> It takes belief in yourself<BR> and your family<BR> to find the power to work<BR> towards a better day.<BR> It takes tenderness of spirit<BR> and gentleness of heart<BR> to respond to life's<BR> day-to-day changes,<BR> with your total concentration<BR> focused on one thing:<BR> the health and well-being<BR> Being a single mother <BR> takes a woman who has<BR> a unique way of transforming<BR> It takes a wonderful mother<BR> like you.<P><BR> Happy Mother's Day!<P> Hon, you are a great mother and I thank the <BR> Lord everyday that you are caring for <BR> our daughter. I love you and hope we will <BR> always be the best of friends.<BR> From MM<P>(names are kept unidentified for personal reasons)<p>[This message has been edited by happeemom (edited May 13, 2001).]