Affirmations

Plain Old Oyster

Author Unknown

There once was an oyster, whose story I'll tell
Who found that some sand, had gotten into his shell
It was only a grain, but gave him great pain
For oysters have feelings, although they are plain
Now, did he berate the harsh workings of fate
That had brought him to such a deplorable state?
"No", he said to himself, "Since I cannot remove it",
I'll lie in my shell, and think how to improve it",
The years rolled around, as the years always do,
And he came to his ultimate destiny .... stew.
Now the small grain of sand that had bothered him so,
Was a beautiful pearl all richly aglow,
This tale has a morale, for isn't it grand,
What an oyster can do with a morsel of sand?
Think...what could we do, if we'd only begin,
With some of the things that get under our skin.

Sisters

Jenny "V" Romero FS#1
Gamma Phi Chapter
SP 2004

Strength, this is what I find in you sister.
Inspiration because you inspire me to believe.
Security in your arms I find.
Truth because your words never lie.
Eternal is our Unity and Love.
Respect because of who you are, you are my lovely
Sister and for you I am grateful.

When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder,who stands a chance against us? - Pam Brown

My Sister

Lisa Lorden

My sister is my heart.
She opens doors to rooms
I never knew were there,
Breaks through walls
I don't recall building.
She lights my darkest corners
With the sparkle in her eyes.

My sister is my soul.
She inspires my wearied spirit
To fly on wings of angels
But while I hold her hand
My feet never leave the ground.
She stills my deepest fears
With the wisdom of her song.

My sister is my past.
She writes my history
In her eyes I recognize myself,
Memories only we can share.
She remembers, she forgives
She accepts me as I am
With tender understanding.

My sister is my future.
She lives within my dreams
She sees my undiscovered secrets,
Believes in me as I stumble
She walks in step beside me,
Her love lighting my way.

My sister is my strength
She hears the whispered prayers
That I cannot speak
She helps me find my smile,
Freely giving hers away
She catches my tears
In her gentle hands.

My sister is like no one else
She's my most treasured friend
Filling up the empty spaces
Healing broken places
She is my rock, my inspiration.
Though impossible to define,
In a word, she is...my sister.

Lambda Philosophy

Veronica Mendoza
Gamma Omicron Chapter
FA03 Founding Sister #6

The Sisterhood of our chapter does not lie among the Burgundy and Grey.
Nor will it be found in the Shield, Moon, or Palmas
Our sisterhood cannot be located in the Greek letters, Lambda sign, or LTA Gear
Neither will the sisterhood be found in the award winning audio website
Furthermore, it is not expressed in the partywalks, chants, salutes, or strolls.

For the Sisterhood of Lambda Theta Alpha is about rising above the superficiality of the Greek System.
It is to achieve our goals of community advancement, and to do so in Unison
It is to support one another in our endeavors, struggles, and challenges.
It is to appreciate and embrace the diversity of our backgrounds.

Our Sisterhood is about our dedication to continue to empower the Universal Woman.

To be a Lambda Lady means to leverage your motivation to succeed through other sisters.
To be a Lambda Lady means to have a special bond with someone you have not met.
To be a Lambda Lady means to acknowledge a sister's opinion, and consider it.

This is our Sorority

It takes Seniority

Over all the Rest

Our greatest Priority

Is to make it the BEST.

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. is about UNITY, LOVE, AND RESPECT.

Stepanie Mendoza
Gamma Phi Chapter FS#4
A.K.A. Candela

She rose,in the midst of tumult
So powerful, yet so beautiful
With each step creating hope,
paving a new way.
She pressed on, through any and all obstacles
making change
educating herself and others
uniting the community
strengthening women everywhere.
30 years she has striven --
and she's still going strong.
She's the Lambda Lady.
That Lady in Burgundy and Grey.
So when you see her, remember what she's done for you, and you, and you.
For it was her path and her strength that gave hope to all of us.