Calm After Storm

Into each life some storms come hounding
And some do a damage then leave,
But some storms linger around forever
And some hearts will always grieve.

Into each life some raindrops fall
Ripping you of your pride,
The pain in your heart never heals
And the scars just sneak and hide.

But Jesus told me to ride out my storm
And remember I am not alone,
And He promised there will be victory
For me, when I reach my new home

For now my storm is a heavy storm
But it won't last too long,
For I was told to hold onto Jesus
And He will fill my heart with a song

There will be a calm after the storm
When Jesus is in control,
All the trials of tomorrow will cease
When we reach Heaven that new land of gold.

to Diane's

Special thanks to a chosen few who has made this time in my life easier:

Craig my husband - thank you for standing by me at my worst when I just wanted to quit. Thank you for your love and support. You have been through so much hell in your life, you deserve a break today. I hope I have given you love and some happiness you had not seen before.

Darrell my former husband - thank you for your love and support. Thank you for allowing me to be with you and the children all that I can. You continue on when there seems like no light in the tunnel I don't know how you do it, and I admire you so much. I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you. I hope that you find someone that is as wonderful as you are in which to spend your life together.

Angel - thank you for loving me unconditionally - thank you for all your love, back rubs, hair-doos, and being a joy to my heart. Never stop believing in yourself. Someday long after I am gone, I want you to play a Kenny G song and say, "Mom this one is for you." And no matter what any one tells you, Kenny G is a great sax player, and someday you will play just as good as or better than him.
David - thank you for showing me you love me. You remind me more of me than any of my children. You can be anything in life you want to become. You will never know how much you made me happy when you would sit on my lap and pick on me. Remember to weigh the conquesnces of your actions. Wealth, health, and prosperity in every way will come easy for you. You have what it takes. Stay strong.

Darrell Micol - thank you for your support. Life has always been difficult for you in some ways. Your size and weight will someday be a valuable asset even if it seems it isn't today. You have a keen mind and strong determination with that you can do anything in life you set your mind to do. Believe in yourself without vanity. Never stop caring about others and yourself. I see greatness in you.

Deanna - thank you for being a part of me. We shared secrets and dreams. You said I could lean on you. I know I have not so much this last year, but I leaned on you way to much through out the years. Don't ever regret being someone's friend, those will be the memories that they cherish the most. I hope your dreams all come true. Believe and it will happen. God does still perform miracles.

Christina Denslow LaMar- thank you for all the years of love and support. Thank you for giving me the most precious gift on earth, my grandson.

Judd Issac LaMar - You are the most beautiful baby in the world. I cherish each moment I see you. I keep your picture with me always. I will probably never get the opportunity to really get to know you or for you to know me, but there is no way anyone out side Christina that could love you more. You are a part of me, because you are a part of your mother.

Rhonda Hanes- Thank you for the years of love an support you have given me. Thank you for giving me the most precious gift on earth, a granddaughter.

Sabrina Hanes- You are so beautiful and wonderful. You are a joy in my life. Your beauty will get you a lot of places in this world, but remember to always keep inside as beautiful as you are outside. Keep God strong in your heart. I love you always.

Maurice Hanes - thank you for giving me Sabrina, serving our armed forces to keep America free, and for taking care of Rhonda.

Rick Stevenson - thanks for the love, support, money, letters, calls, and things you have given me over these years. I appreciate you checking up on me and offering me sanctuary.

Joe Gott - Thank you for all your love and support. I will always miss those long arms that were a protective sanctuary. I would love to talk to you again.

James Twomey, my brother - thank you for loving me. I appreciate these talks we have had the last couple of years.

my doctors and mentors: Mare, Gale, Dawn, Donna, Travis, Mary, Joey, and Allen you have led me on physical and spiritual paths to health and well-being - I thank you.

Friends who have supported me in the past: Jerrold Bonner, Steve Nelson, Howard Williams, Kevin Meyers, Dennis and many others who may choose to be left nameless.

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