Audre Marie Stevens

Mom

I'm blessed to have you as my mother. You've always been there for me with your kindness, encouragement and love. These qualities have radiated from you for as long as I can remember. I love the person you are and I'm thankful every single day to be called your son. Love, Jeff

To Audre, from Darylynn

You are the other Mother I received,
The day I wed your son.

And I want to thank you Mom,
For the loving things you've done.

You've given me a gracious Man,
With whom I share my life.

You are his lovely Mother,
And I his lucky Wife.

You used to pat his little head,
And now I hold his hand.

You raised in love a little boy,
And then gave me the Man.

~Author Unknown~

On March 6, 2001, I lost my mother, Anita. Our entire family feels so fortunate that we were able to have "Nana" live with us as long as she did. Although we miss her very much, we will never forget the wonderful presence she was in all of our lives.

In Loving Memory
Anita Evelyn Friar

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken
In the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars
That shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there; I did not die.

Additional graphics from Mary's Little Lamb