Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry children, they carry hardships, they carry burdens.....but inside they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and giggle when they are nervous. Women wait by the phone for a "safe at home" call from a friend after a snowy drive.
Women friends keep secrets you told them years ago and never bring it up again.
They volunteer for good causes. They are pink ladies in hospitals, they bring food to shut-ins. They are child care workers, executives, attorneys, stay-at-home moms, biker babes and your next door neighbors. They wear suits, they wear jeans, and they wear uniforms.
They fight for what they believe in. They stand up against injustice. They are in the front row at PTA meetings. They can wipe a tear, cover a cut and pat you on the back at the same time.
They rush to school to pick up a sick child. They stick a love note in their husband's lunch box.
They do without new shoes so that their children can have them. They go to scout meetings and are chaperones on class trips. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They don't make excuses for defending their family or friends. They give a friend money in times of trouble.
They are smart, and know that knowledge IS power.Their world consists of kindness, love and caring. Women want to be the best for their family, their friends and themselves. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They get teary eyed when others do great things. They save their anger for the unjust and the insincere. They tell people who need to be told, to straighten up their act. They lend a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen and a voice to comfort. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have so much sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. 
They can control situations that seem uncontrollable. They can round up energy when they are tired. They can stay up a little longer to talk to someone that needs a friend. They will rush to be by your side when you are lonely or hurt. They will give up their favorite TV show to help with homework or read a bedtime story. A woman's touch can cure any ailment. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. They can make a romantic evening unforgettable. They can bring out the best in her husband, children and friends. They are not there to push, but to gently encourage.
They are cheerleaders, teachers, lovers. They can mend your broken spirit and give you back your self-esteem. Women come in all sizes, colors and shapes. They live in homes, apartments, cabins and trailers. They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. They have hearts that forgive and forget an injustice. They have hearts that remember a kindness. They have hearts that beat with loyalty and love. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin. They can be sad and hopeful at the same time.
They climb into a person's life and make everything better again. They give moral support to their family and friends. And all they want back is a hug, a smile and for you to do the same for people you come in contact with. Women are leaders, but don't want followers. They want people to grow into the best person they can be. They want to touch you in a way that will make you share your goodness with others. One touch can turn a bad day into a better one. One extra minute of her time will make a child feel special. One more kiss will make her husband feel loved. They have a lot to say and a lot to give.
Because they are WOMEN.
This was sent to you by someone who respects you as a woman and who sees many of your qualities in this greeting. Why not pass it on to someone you recognize and know.
