Mother ...

You filled my days with rainbow lights,
fairytales and sweet dream nights,

A kiss to wipe away my tears,
Gingerbread to ease my fears.

You gave the gift of life to me,
And then in love, you set me free.

I thank you for your tender care,
for deep warm hugs and being there.

I hope that when you think of me,
A part of you, you'll always see.

Author Unknown

For a Strong and Valiant Woman, Mother My Heart

She's always there for me
Just talking to her can make me happy

She tells me of the hard times she's been through
In hopes that I won't go through them too

She's an independent woman of stature and grace
She has beautiful eyes and a lovely face

An audacious strength from deep inside
In her I know I can confide

She's my guardian angel who'll always be
A very special part of me

She takes pride in caring for her kin
She gives us hope and things to believe in

If I didn't have her there for me
I wouldn't be half the woman I turned out to be

I Love You Mom

© Sharlynn N. Manning

This page is dedicated to ...
Diane Speciale and her daughter, Katie.

A Note From Genelle ...

My sweet daughter, Christine Keeter has created a line of her own mineral make up. One of her customers, Diane Speciale, has valiantly been fighting serious cancer for some time now, has been an inspiration to Christine and has become a cherished friend.

The following is a note from Christine ...

I recently have had the pleasure of getting to know a very special mother and daughter, Diane and Katie. Their love for one another and the closeness they share is a real inspiration to me. I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to get to know these two beautiful spirits.

Diane is truly an inspiration to everyone she has touched through her friendship. I am amazed at how well she has coped with her cancer. Even when she is having a bad day she seems to be able to uplift anyone she comes in contact with and she has been able to do this because of the way she looks at life. She knows that our Heavenly Father is on her side and walks with her daily and is always there to be with her no matter what she is going through.

She is such a special person and reminds me of my own mother. I am thankful that we have crossed each others lives. I am a better person for knowing her! She has really been a good friend to me through email. I can just imagine what kind of friend she must be in person! Thanks to you both for sharing your friendship with me! She is truly a hero in my eyes; she puts her family first and always is concerned about others before her own needs.

She really enjoys her life and is so much in love with her husband, her daughter Katie, her son Scottie and future daughter in law, Leah. You can tell that by the way she speaks of them; you can feel the love she has for them in her heart. I am so happy that she and Katie are close and have the special relationship that a Mother and Daughter should have together.

Sincerely, Christine Keeter

Visit my daughter's online store if you love mineral makeup. She's created a more skin friendly mineral makeup.

Her store is located online at:

Earth Angel Minerals Cosmetics

Since this page was published, our sister, Diane has gone on to be with the Lord after a valiant battle with cancer. She will be missed of course, but is in the Loving Hands of our Father in Heaven, now waiting to be reunited with her loved ones and all her brothers and sisters in the Lord.

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