To say we're thankful for her is a grave under-statement
On 9-1-1 sent rescue team, as planes made their descent!
As PEMA supervisor, helped world trade center that day
While she was calmly doing her job, we all were in dismay
She married after high school, then she had her two children
She stayed at home to raise them; their names are Julie and Ben
She has eleven grandkids and a great grandbaby too
And also has step-children, Janet, you have quite a crew
She's active in her church, yoga, and Irish Heritage
She gardens, cooks and entertains and has a great marriage
She didn't start to write until after retirement
She loves the Japanese short form, all from the Orient
North Carolina, moved when they retired in 05
When husband sings, she plays piano, church will come alive
She loves to quote some authors, like the talented, Mark Twain
Her favorite, it's never too late to begin again
We knew you'd be excited, Janet, because as a rule
We don't take off for other's birthdays, or kids out of school : )
But you're our hero and we're thankful that you are so cool
You helped the 911 victims, it could have been more cruel
And we will all be celebrating, each in our own way
We're thankful for you, Janet; and Happy Turkey Birthday
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