For Sandra's Baby Shower

My very first public reading of my poems was at my friends Sandra's baby shower. Her and the Ladies Night Out Group - Sandy, Kemba and of course can't forget Kathy :-) had been after me to read and after Sandra's special request I couldn't refuse. With my poetry critic encouraging me through the shower and cheering me on I went forward with it.

For Joseph Wayne Woodward

Life hands us changes

We don't always know what's in store

Whats ahead or what's right around the corner

We think that certain aspects of our life are over

But then fate takes a different turn and the unexpected can happen

We can welcome it, embrace it, reject or defy it

But in the end it will still be with us. 

Sandra's faith and strength, allow her to welcome and embrace her change

Joseph Wayne will be treasured and cherished. Pampered and spoiled

And loved beyond measure. 

Yes he will bring the unexpected changes and old memories back into in her life

From late nights to potty training to kindergarten through the teen years

Her love for him will be abundant, ever flowing,ever lasting 

This great gift she's been given along w her other two bundles if joy

Will round out her life complete

And add additional blessings upon her