You're a wonderful wife

and such a perfect mother,

and I want you to know that

I love you very much...

I know I've said before

that "I love you" and I have tried to

tell you how much you mean to me --

but I wonder if you really know

how strong and sincere my emotions are and

how deeply touched I am by your qualities.

You are such a special person in every way,

and you make everyone in our family

feel "special" just by the way

you're always listening and sharing and

giving so much of yourself.

I want to give so much in return.

For I do love you,

and I just wanted to let you know

how nice it feels inside

when my smile is showing

and my heart is full

and my thoughts are all for you.

-- Alin Austin

Happy Mother's Day