To My Children, Bradyn and Gracelyn Henderson

I will always be there for you

because I never want either of you to ever feel alone.

I will be that candle in the window,

so, both of you can always find your way back home.

I will be the sun up in the sky

to always be able to brighten up your day,

I will be the moon shining above,

so, in the dark you can both find your own ways.

I will be the blanket when either of you are cold

I hope that you will feel my warmth around you,

I will be the shoulder for both of you to cry on

when you are upset or just feeling blue.

I will be the listening ears

either of you just need someone to talk to,

I will be the advice that you need

when you just do not know what else to do.

I will be the voice inside your heads,

constantly reminding you not to give up and to fight,

I will be the hand patting both of your backs

every time you stand up for what is right.

I will be those stars that you wish upon

to help you realize both of your dreams,

I will be the needle and the thread

If ever it all falls apart at the seams.

I will be the map to anywhere

to help either of you if you happen to get lost,

I will be that number that either of you can call for anything

No matter what the cost.

I will be that feeling in both of your hearts

that will let you know that I will love you both like no other,

I will be anything you need at anytime.

I will always be...your mother.