Barbara -- this is Bev, c/g for Murph -- I literally laughed out loud when I came to the end of your post. Murph just smiled!!! > > WOMEN > Women have strengths that amaze men. > They carry children, they carry hardships, they carry burdens, but > 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 laugh when they are nervous. > Women wait by the phone for a "safe at home call" > from a friend after a snowy drive home. > > Women have special qualities about them. > 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 neighbors. > They wear suits, jeans, and they wear uniforms. > They fight for what they believe in. > They stand up for injustice. > They are in the front row at PTA meetings. > They vote for the person that will do the best job for family > issues. > They walk and talk the extra mile to get their children in the Right > school > and for getting their family the right health care. > They write to the editor, their congressmen and to the "powers that > be" for > things that make for a better life. > They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a > better > solution. > They do without new shoes so their children can have them. > They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. > They love unconditionally. > > Women are honest, loyal, and forgiving. > They are smart, knowing that knowledge is power. > But they still know how to use their softer side to make a point. > 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 are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. > Their hearts break when a friend dies. > They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong > when > they think there is no strength left. > A woman's touch can cure any ailment. > They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. > She can make a romantic evening unforgettable. > > Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. > They live in homes, apartments and cabins. > They drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care > about > you. > The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin! > Women do more than just give birth. > They bring joy and hope. > They give compassion and ideals. > 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 > to > people > you come in contact with. > > MEN > Men are good at lifting heavy stuff.