A Remarkable Woman Named Rose

REMARKABLE WOMAN

There is that law of life, 

so cruel 

and so just ~ 

that one must grow, 

or else pay more 

for remaining the same.

Norman Mailer

THE DEER PARK

On Mother's Day thirty-two years ago, I gave birth to my fourth child.  As the mother of three boys, I was expecting another little boy, but instead I received the overwhelming present of a baby girl.  This may have been the first time she surprised me, but definitely not the last.

I gave her life and watched this Rose unfold. Driven by a thirst so strong and an intuitive understanding of life, she reached accomplishments before her time. She used sunbeams to gain access to her stars and still shines brightly in my eyes.


This child is a grown woman now with today being her birthday.  She remains to be a present and a presence in my life.  I nurtured her as a little seedling, protected her as a tightly closed bud, and set her free to stand strong against the storms of life.  With her roots strongly stretched into rich soil, she has withstood the challenges of life, learning to bend with the winds. 

While walking through the garden of life, we both have heard the calling to never stay the same.  Nature beckons us to be authentically bright and beautiful and to treat others just the same.  In the years to follow, she gave life back to me and sheltered me when in need. She has nurtured me and encouraged me to allow my light to shine.

My beautiful Rose is a remarkable woman ... fragrant, delicate, vibrant and strong.  Gathering her mastered gifts, she showers them upon others with a compassionate and encouraging heart.   Her dedication to friends and her commitment to serving others is a reflection of her soaring spirit.


This flowering Mother's Day gift has been inspiring in every way. Acknowledging the sense of her eternal presence, she will reside in the depths of my heart forever.