Happy Valentines Day To All Of Us Who Are "The Glue"

   Sometimes I think we tend to forget the importance of our role as women, wives, and mothers. I know I do. Every once in a while I stop and remember that I am "the glue" that holds my family together. I am the one who holds it all together and keeps everything running smoothly ( we all know that everything would just fall apart if we were gone for even 1 day - right?). And just as importantly, I am the emotional "glue" of the family. Of course my hubby is just as important but he would be the first to admit that if things are not okay with "Mom" then things are not okay! When I do think about it, I get such a good feeling inside because being a wife and mother is the most important thing in the world to me. I think this is true of all of us women and we tend to underestimate our value and importance.

   Think about it - it makes all the cleaning up messes, cooking meals, etc., etc., etc. - worth every minute!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day and give yourself the gift of remembering how important you are!

~ ~ JoAnne

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