I have to agree that women are special but now days there are a lot of men who are doing and giving all thise things also,except giving birth. An old women told me one time if a man had the first child there would never be a second because a man could not stand the child birth pain. Shirley -----Original Message----- From: Merlin H Brown <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sunday, February 13, 2000 7:29 PM Subject: Re: NONPD re: don't go there...... >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.