Happy Father's Day! From Nick:

Happy Father’s Day Paul!!

Today is your much warranted day to relax Paul. You work so hard for all of us, and today we really want to show how thankful we are for what you do. We want to make today comprise of fun, astonishment, teehee’s, happenings, excellence, and rockin’ times! You are such a great father, and we always want to show how thankful we are, but today is just a day that really puts it into place. You are the best dad that anyone could ask for, and we thank you for that. There isn’t any other father that could compare to you because there is no chance that he would ever be a better father than you. Enjoy your day and thank you for being you!

Love, Nick

Happy Father's Day! From Natalie:

Paul, although everybody claims to have the best dad in the whole word, there really is only one. I hope you know that's you! Happy Father's Day! I love you so much! :) Love, ☼

Happy Father's Day! From Alyssa:

Dear Daddy,

Whenever Father's Day comes around, I am always reminded about how much you do for us. Braving the harsh world everyday, often with little sleep, constant driving, and rather annoying people. ;) I am so grateful for all that you do for us. You have no idea how much you have inspired me to work hard in life, even when it may seem like it is going no where. To never give up your dreams, especially for the sake of your family. Daddy, I thank you for that lesson. You are the hardest working, most dedicated man that I know, and watching you throughout the years has taught me vital lessons in many things, including hard work.

I also want to thank you for always being there for us. I often think about my friends who do not have their dads around, and it makes me even more grateful that I do have you. I honestly cannot imagine my life without you, as you make this whole family complete. I think even the dogs would be lost without you. ;) Even though you drive us crazy sometimes, you always keep us going! Ha ha. ;)

Thank you for all that you do for us. I know that I do not say that enough, and I really should say it more. I know that your dreams of owning your own business are going to be reality soon, and you are going to make a difference in the world of Water Treatment and beyond. Please just do not give up, and keep working hard. WE all believe in you!!! I love you so much!!!

Love always,

Your Sweetpea ♥ ♥ ♥

Happy Mother's Day! From Natalie:

For You, Mama, on Mother’s Day

A simple speck of a beating heart—

Adorned and loved with grace—

Brought up with love and comfort,

Raised through a tender pace.

Gifts of life and survival,

Never falling too far behind,

Fuel their given dependency,

And their peace of mind.

Soon, sweet nudges off the great big nest

Prove growth is right on track;

Sprouted flight, but lurking reluctance:

‘Please, must I come back?’

She mutters with tears, ‘Baby bird,

Today is your day.

With both faith and fright,

I send you away.’

Off to new heights

With an uttered farewell.

Fly away, baby bird;

Your mama’s raised you well.

Happy Mother's Day! From Nicholas:

Today is your date my awe-inspiring Mother! Your day to unwind, take pleasure in, and bear in mind forever! You carry out a lot for all of us, and you need more than only one day, nevertheless for now, let’s begin with this. Thank you for all that you have, and will accomplish for all of us. We are so fortunate and obliged to have you as our Mother and we can't express gratitude to you, and more prominently, love you enough! Enjoy your day to consider free from all of your uncertainties, benefit from it to feel treated to your every need, and get pleasure from your day to feel cherished just as much as you are every other day! This Mothers Day is not just your vacation, but our opening to say thanks again, and again for what you do for and with us! You have been such a grand Mother to all of us, you aid us, you chat with us, and you love us just as we adore you. I give you a thousand thanks and a thousand thanks after that! We don't just offer you this day in order to let you let go; we also do it, because we want you to know how much we love you. We want you to know how you are essential to us in our lives. And we truly do it, because we know that you in all honesty need a break from all of us and our antics!

I love you, and happy Mothers Day

Nick

Happy Mother's Day! From Alyssa:

Happy Mother's Day!

Dear Mama,

If someone was to ask me what my mother was like, I would describe you in three words: beautiful, loving, and strong. Why? Well, that is because those are the characteristics that I notice about you more than anything. While there are MANY wonderful things about you, these are the ones that stand out the most:

Beautiful: I can say with the fullest sincerity that you are the most beautiful mother anyone could have ever asked for; both inside and out. Your outer beauty just shines all the more when your personality comes through – it is amazing. Having a mother with the most beautiful of souls is something I will be grateful for for the rest of my life. It has inspired me in more ways than you will ever imagine.

Loving: Though harsh at times, your loving nature is something that has been a rock for everyone in this family for as long as I can remember. Even people from outside our family who have had the blessing to receive your love would credit you for brightening up even the most dullest of days. You have a God-given gift of being an amazing listener and healer, something that is rare to find. I am extremely grateful to have such a supportive and loving mother whom has always been there for me when I needed her the most.

Strong: Throughout our entire situation, I feel that you have been able to keep a level head for the sake of us. Although it may have seemed difficult at times, you always managed to make sure to be a source of reassurance when all of us needed it the most. Mama Bear, you are truly the rock of this family, and without you I do not know where we would be.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama Bear! Thank you for being the most beautiful, loving, strong, creative, funny, compassionate, dedicated, and amazing Mom in the entire world. Our family or the world would never have been the same without you, as your soul has the ability to just shine above all others. I love you very much!

Love always,

Your daughter Alyssa

May 13, 2012