“From the time you were very little, you’ve had people who have smiled you into smiling, people who have talked you into talking, sung you into singing. Loved you into loving.

“Now, think about somebody who’s helped you along the way for one minute. I’m going to time you. Let’s just take some time to think of those extra special people. Some of them may be right here. Some may be far away. Some may even be in heaven. No matter where they are, deep down you know they’ve always wanted what was best for you. They’ve always cared about you beyond measure and have encouraged you to be true to the best within you.

“You don’t ever have to do anything sensational for people to love you.

“You help to make each day a special day by just your being yourself. There’s nobody else in the whole world who’s exactly like you. And people can like you exactly as you are. You are special.“

–Mr. Rogers

Fred McFeely Rogers, also known as Mister Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003), was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001. Wikipedia