Lynn Jordan Bradenton, Florida

I was born January 6th, 1917 in Truro, Nova Scotia, and lived in Ontario until I was 30. I spent two years in Albany with an Aunt & Uncle, and then went to New York City. There I was for five wonderful years a secretary and going to Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's church and being very active in the Young Adult Group. I met my hubby in 1951, married him in 1954, had two beautiful children, Jeff & Jennifer, and lived in a lovely home in Palisades Park, New Jersey. Then, after 28 years, the Palmetto, Florida branch of the Siemens Company hired my hubby (who, incidentally, is a GOOD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER) and we've been here ever since. I also have Guardian Angels all around me!

Things That Are Free You don't have to pay for the stars in the sky The Sun, or the Moon, or the clouds drifting by, The rain onto the roof, or the wind in the trees The song of the birds, or the hum of the bees; All of these things in life you'll find free, God has prepared them for you and for me!

To A Young Person A new door has opened, a new way of life, A challenge we all had to face So no matter what, just give it your best The way to survive is to meet every test A good sense of humor will help beat the rest And you'll win in this "weird" human race.

Send Money Would love to surprise you with gifts to unwrap, But just never know what you have on tap; So here is the usual, so dull and mundane Please go out and buy something REALLY INSANE!

Our Daughter Having you with us for just these few days Has lifted out spirits in so many ways; You know that we love you, and wish you were nearer But no matter where, Honey, you couldn't be dearer!

Marriage Marriage is the sharing of life With someone you've chosen to be your wife; It's not always happy, ideal or serene But those times are, thankfully, far between. If one partner's Irish, and blows her stack The quiet Italian stays calm and holds back The same is true of the other mixed pairs If one is silent when the other one flares Nobody's perfect, as everyone knows, So both of you do your best, and it shows. TD>

I Am A Mother I am a Mother, and so I can see What Jeff and Jennifer mean to me; I carried them beneath my heart And was very careful to do my part. I didn't drink, I didn't smoke I ate for two - and that's no joke! Almost three years apart are they, But brother and sister they'll always stay. Jeff with his music, he plays and he sings Starts with piano, among other things; Jennifer plays the piano, too But dancing and singing are her billet-doux! He's forty this year, and she's thirty-seven A Leo and Pisces, and both made in Heaven; How time does fly, as the saying goes But being their Mom keeps me on my toes!

My Hubby Because you're such a Special Man And it's your special day Just thought I'd write a Special ode 'Cause I've Special things to say! I feel such pride in all you do To make our life so blest; You never fail to measure up When you're put to the test. To pick a home we both enjoy To lead a quiet life, to put it all in capsule form, I'm PROUD to be your wife! Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! Happy Easter!

All poems Copyright © 1996 Lynn Jordan. All rights reserved.