The Woman, a tribute to all Mothers and Woman Hood, especially the caregivers and survivors here at stroke net. In my opinion, those are some of the greatest women I can ever imagine.

When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day. An angel came by and said: "Why spend so much time on that one?" And the Lord answered: "Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?" "She must be washable, but not made of plastic, have more than 200 moving parts which all must be replaceable and she must function on all kinds of food, she must be able to embrace several kids at the same time, give a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart and she must do all of this with only two hands."

The angel was impressed. "Just two hands...impossible!" And this is the standard model?! Too much work for one day...wait until tomorrow and then complete her." (can you imagine survivors here with just one working hand?)

"I will not," said the Lord. "I am so close to completing this creation, which will be the favorite of my heart." She cures herself when sick and she can work 18 hours a day." The angel came nearer and touched the woman. "But you have made her so soft, Lord." She is soft," said the Lord, "But I have also made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome."

Can she think?" the angel asked. The Lord answered: "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate." The angel touched the woman's cheek..."Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her." She is not leaking...it's a tear" the Lord corrected the angel. What's it for?" asked the angel. And the Lord said: Tears are her way of expressing grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering and her pride."

This made a big impression on the angel; "Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything. The woman is indeed marvelous!" "Indeed she is!" said the Lord. Woman has strengths that amazes man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens. She holds happiness, love and opinions. She smiles when feeling like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying, cries when she is happy and laughs when she is afraid. She cries when her kids are victorious.

She is happy when her friends do well. She is glad when she hears of a birth or a wedding. She fights for what she believes in. Stands up against injustice. She doesn't take "no" for an answer, when she can see a better solution. She gives of herself so her family can thrive. She takes her friend to the doctor if she is afraid. Her love is unconditional. Her heart is broken when a next of kin or friend dies. But she finds the strength to get on with life.

She knows that a kiss and a hug can heal a broken heart. There is only one thing wrong with her.

SHE FORGETS WHAT SHE IS WORTH!!! And don't forget the women SURVIVORS here has just one good working hand and a very big heart. The women caregivers have an even bigger heart, lots of Patience and the will to do their very best for their loved ones!

Share this with your women friends to remind them how fantastic they are. And to the men you know and love because sometimes they too need to be reminded!!

My darling wife and care giver shared this with me just today. It made me care and love her for being the Woman the Lord created! Peace and love to ALL women on this Mother's Day 2010.