WISHES IN THE DARK  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
I can see in my mind's eye  
the little girl I thought I had,
the one who said good-bye.  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
hands folded by her cheek  
I close my eyes and see before me
a child who can speak.  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
she seems so whole and well  
I can't believe she won't awaken
with dreams of which to tell.  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
and the tears in my eyes  overflow,
I steal what kisses I can in the dark
and wonder what joys she  will know.  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
and my eyes ache with tears  unshed,
I pray she'll always be full of peace
as she slumbers in his  bed.  
Sometimes when she's sleeping
I can almost hear him say  
"I love you, Mom, with my heart
and my soul, each and every day".  
But always when she's sleeping
I am full of pride
at the  miracle that is my daughter
and the perfection that is  inside.
-----author unknown

Merlie  (Jessie's mom.....the coolest teenager in the world)

Always  remember......the mighty oak is just one little crazy nut that
stood its ground!  - unknown

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and  suddenly
you are doing the impossible." ~ Francis of  Assisi