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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-04-23 09:20 AM

Sally and Felix
are just sitting around
eating dinner one night.

The phone rings,
and Sally goes to the office
and picks it up.

She comes back,
and tells Felix that his Foster Dad
wants Felix to meet him
down at the Paradise Inn
tomorrow morning for breakfast
at eight O’clock sharp.

Felix wonders what that’s all about.

Next morning,
the foster Dad’s sitting there
waiting for him.

Felix sits down,
and they both order breakfast.

After they’ve eaten,
Felix asks
what’s on the old man’s mind.

“Felix,
I just wanted to tell you
that I’m sorry
for all the bad times I gave you,
when you were in my house.

I’m getting old,
can you forgive me?”

Felix is dumbfounded.
He takes the old man’s hand,
and tells him
not to worry about it.

When they get up to leave,
they give each other
a farewell hug,
and kiss each other
on the cheek.

Bobby

Margherita
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1 posted 2008-04-23 09:42 AM

Wonderful breakfast time, dear Bobby!

And good to know you took his hand, it surely gave him peace. Sometimes when the end season of life approaches people suddenly become aware of the wrong done such a long time ago and have a sharp desire to be forgiven.

You said this intensely, without sentimentalism, but the message got through powerfully.

So, may this induce us to not wait till we are old if we have something on our hearts to make good.

Love,
Margherita

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-04-23 09:50 AM

Thanks Dear Margherita,

This is the only poem I ever wrote, that made me cry when I wrote it.

Bobby

Joyce Johnson

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3 posted 2008-04-23 10:01 AM

I am sure there will be more tears shed over this one at the fact that small Felix could have been so demeaned and yet grow up with such a loving and forgiving heart. sI am proud of him. Love, Joyce

Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-04-23 10:30 AM

Thanks Dear Joyce,

That's a very nice thing to say about Felix. Felix sends you kisses.

Bobby

gilead
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5 posted 2008-04-23 11:13 AM

Almost too good to be true, but good nevertheless! If only life could have more tender, happy endings.

Art

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-04-23 11:26 AM

Thanks Art,

Yes, it's true--pretty good for foster care here in the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

UNICF says that after The United Kingdom, the U. S. is the worst place in the civilized, industrialized world to be a kid.

I believe it.

http://www.unicef-icdc.org/publications/pdf/rc7_eng.pdf

Bobby

Marchmadness
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7 posted 2008-04-23 01:41 PM

I believe it too, having observed a few foster care situations myself. You're a better person than I am, Bobby. That old man would probably still be waiting at the diner for me. I'm still working on the kid in the drum and we're talking about a grown man and a father here. I have a really hard time with people who are cruel to anyone or to animals just because the can be.
Ida

Seoulair
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8 posted 2008-04-23 02:08 PM

Very touching. Felix is kind man. I do not allow myself to pardon any one who has hurt a child. I believe that if a person intentionally hurt a helpless child, he must have no heart. no soul at all( I do not take any psychological excuse). Purely evil. (though it is useless to do so)

Felix is a good man.

Robert E. Jordan
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9 posted 2008-04-23 03:17 PM

Thanks Ida,

Lets remember it was a free breakfast. Why be angry forever.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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10 posted 2008-04-23 03:19 PM

Thanks Seoulair,

Oh, I don't know. It doesn't pay to be angry forever. As Felix would say--"There's no money in it."

Bobby

shyvl
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11 posted 2008-04-23 09:37 PM

Maybe Felix knows that forgiveness is while hatred has cost the world plenty. Felix also probably appreciate the free meal.
thanks
sharyn

Larrysmom
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12 posted 2008-04-23 09:58 PM

I could hug Felix and squeeze him so tight!!!! He doesn’t hold grudges and he does care and his heart is full… I’m so proud of him Bobby… He didn’t let the hard life make him, he chose to make himself instead… I know too many of Felix's friends who did the opposite...

AWESOME!!!

Tammy<333

Robert E. Jordan
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13 posted 2008-04-23 11:01 PM

Dear Sharyn,

You hit the nail on the head.

Like me, Felix loves the free meal. Also, the kid was never one for hating, there's just no money in that at all. Now loving, Oh yeah, there can be money in that.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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14 posted 2008-04-23 11:04 PM

Dear Tammy,

Thanks for those very kind word on Felix. Felix and I know many of our friends who just didn't make it. We pray for them.

Bobby

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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15 posted 2008-04-24 11:35 PM

now, I should have read this one before I read the one where he threw Felix in the snow Bobby! sometimes I think 'sorry' and 'forgiveness' are words used too lightly and too often... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Robert E. Jordan
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16 posted 2008-04-24 11:51 PM

Dear RDB,

That's not true. Sorry, and forgiveness, can never be used too often. Let’s remember the Lord's Prayer-- "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us."

Bobby

2islander2
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17 posted 2008-04-25 01:43 PM

Felix is so kind, I would like many people think about it...

yann

Artic Wind
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18 posted 2008-04-25 05:04 PM

It is always good to say sorry, "sorry" is a very POWERFUL! word

Even though a lot of people might not think that, but with meaning, its strong

ARCTIC WIND

Robert E. Jordan
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19 posted 2008-04-25 05:28 PM

Thanks Yann,

Felix does what he's most comfortable with.

Bobby

JamesMichael
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20 posted 2008-04-25 05:29 PM

Wonderful...the emotion comes through in this one...James

Robert E. Jordan
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21 posted 2008-04-25 05:30 PM

Thanks Artic Wind,

Yes, sorry is a good word. It works wonders.

Bobby

Earth Angel
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22 posted 2008-04-25 05:52 PM

Forgiveness is not only a gift that we give to others, it is also a gift that we give to ourselves as well.

In spite of all that Felix has endured, he has grown to be a strong, forgiving man. God bless him ~ and you...

Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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23 posted 2008-04-25 07:50 PM

Dear Linda,

As is his practice, Felix has made a careful economic assessment of the situation.

What's in it for Felix if he stays angry--nothing.

What's in it for Felix if he forgives--possibly something.

It's a simple choice.

Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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24 posted 2008-04-25 07:52 PM

James,

Thanks for the wonderful, wonderful on this on. It's much appreciated.

Bobby

Caliban
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25 posted 2008-04-25 08:54 PM

The ability to forgive is the finest judge of character. I'm glad felix measured up so well.

Muna seasaimid le ceartas, ní sheasfaidh ceartas linn - Francis Bacon

Robert E. Jordan
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26 posted 2008-04-25 09:06 PM

Thanks Caliban,

Felix does have good character. He has an easy way of going, and yet displays good discipline. After all he’s been through, it must come naturally. He’s also a logical thinker that realizes when a possible opportunity comes along.

Bobby

Huan Yi
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27 posted 2008-04-25 09:13 PM

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Publish ...

John

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Robert E. Jordan
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28 posted 2008-04-25 09:25 PM

John,

Thanks for the very kind "word" on this poem. The Felix series/book is almost ready to go to a publisher.

Bobby

Alison

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29 posted 2008-04-27 05:52 PM

Bobby,

This is a special one. We can all learn from Felix.

A

Robert E. Jordan
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30 posted 2008-04-27 06:10 PM

Dear Alison,

Felix says thanks for that. He's learned a thing or two along the way.

Bobby

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