It's The Little Things...

It's the little things that matter

When children show their love.

It's those priceless little gestures

That we so seldom speak of.

It's the little things in life

That brings to us a smile.

Words spoken so lovingly,

Make life seem so worthwhile.

It's the little things remembered,

Like a teddy bear to cuddle,

Or recalling the many times

A child stepped in a puddle.

It's the little things, which we recall,

Like a kiss from a smudgy face.

Those very precious memories,

That could never be replaced.

Little things forever etched

Within our hearts to stay.

Little things you've said or done

Shall never go away.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

The letter below was written to me, by my daughter, Kimberly. She framed it and gave it to me for Christmas. Below, I have typed out what she wrote. This was what inspired me to write the above poem, "It's The Little Things" If your mother is still living, I encourage you to let her know how you feel, or share the "little things" with someone else you care about. It could make a great impact in their life.

Mom, I just wanted to tell you how special you are to me, and to thank you for being such a wonderful mother. You have a heart of gold and always put everyone else’s needs before your own.

I wanted to thank you for all of your help and guidance through the years. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on and for just listening when I needed you to.

You and dad did a wonderful job in instilling Tim and I with the proper values, morals, etiquette and most of all, the love you have always been so open with and never being afraid of showing your affection so openly to us. It is for these reasons and so many more, that Tim and I have both become the loving and compassionate people that we are today. So thank you once again for giving us so much love and guidance through our childhood and adult years.

Love Always,

Kim