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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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Falling Apart Today I remember him, the twinkle in his eye that he would say was my reflection. How I miss the "counting on" knowing we could talk, knowing he was there whether in times of need or just "the moment". No one knows the downfall that came when he left this earth, when life for me... began to fall apart. I wish to visit today, on his birthday, but the weather will not permit. So I celebrate alone in childhood thoughts when "purpose" was not a need to know. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today I remember her unexpectedly when this handwritten note fell out of my drawer: "Do not stand and weep at my grave, I am not there. I remain in your heart and mind, do not grieve. My love to you, will not die with me. Think kindly of my time with you. Be good to each other and cherish my nurturing of helping you to become what you are. Think of me what you will, and remember my love for you will never die. Do not stand at my grave and weep, but remember and therefore I live." M (Missing Father and sister) "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) |
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YoungatHeart2 Member
since 2008-12-12
Posts 81 |
I am at a loss for words. All I can say is....beautiful. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
such power in the Word this morning hard to respond other than to be moved by this in a place from where words wont quite to it |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Maureen, I wish I was there, I would give you a warm, comforting hug. I was just thinking about my brother, yesterday, and about how much I miss him. Sedning you the biggest hug  |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
What a touching piece of remembrance with heartbeats. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Maureen, this is beautiful. I am sad that you miss your father and sister, but glad you had a father and sister to miss. Cherish the memories and know that they are still with you in spirit, especially at difficult times, like Christmas, and know that they will want you to smile, all the way from deep within. Hugs - Owl |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
hugging you.... |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Beautifully written, Maureen. I wish I could just reach out and hug you - then maybe just go for a quiet drive with no destination. Hugs to you, Alison |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
nakdthoughts - I can feel your thoughts, keep it together... BC |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"the twinkle in his eye that he would say was my reflection" ...a lovely thought in a tenderly nostalgic write...very nice...Merry Christmas |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Both are wonderful tributes...hope all is well. Happy Holidays...kat |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This made me cry. Maureen, It is so beuatiful and reminds me of those I miss so very much. Ida |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you friends...been a tough year for many of us and maybe even another to come. The weather is not cooperating this year but if I hadn't been "stuck" in the house I wouldn't have found the note from my sister. I didn't even remember it from 4 years ago so maybe it was meant for me to be thinking of someone special in my life during these lonely and trying times. Thank you, again, (with loving thoughts for a gentler year ahead.) Maureen |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I'm very touched by the essientiality of the feelings...So beautiful and so sad... merry christmas yann. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just hugs |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 This is beautiful, but made me cry. |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
each word was crafted from both sorrow and hope, with all the love I know you, Maureen, feel. Just wanted to know that I mourn your loss, also, M, and that every Christmas I think of you, and the beautiful pictures you shared of your Christmas snows, your decorating the tree, even though you didn't have to. You've keep the spirit of Christmas alive, and I wish there were more lovely folks like you, Maureen, in the world, your friend, Jeff |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
My heart is lifted up, and it is a blessing beyond words to have partaken of your sweet remembrance. Thanks --- art |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Maureen...Tender touching words. May their memories hold you in soft embrace forever. Bless You...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Oh Maureen that is such a poignant heart touching post my dear, written with love. One of your very best. Thanks for sharing. God bless. Lindsay |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful Maureen just beautiful.....There's just no other words Eric |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Maureen~ It is in-the-missing that we remember so much~  Tenderly poignant my dear friend~ Merry Christmas to you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
At my ripe old age gal...I've been thru this so many times...never gets any easier, memories are really all I have left in life. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sending thanks to all~~ and a special hug to you,Toe~~ M |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
So very touching and emotional. I am sending you a hug from not too far away. Merry Christmas despite the nasty weather! ooxx Marti |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, sweet lady... {{{{{HUGS}}}}} of understanding to you. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Beautiful words, Maureen. I can relate oh so well. Dee Stand straight and tall, not the reflection as others see you, but as you truely are. Clearwater |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you all again... I believe this year is already off to a much better start... M |
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sarah 45 Member
since 2008-12-19
Posts 54 |
ok, so this's the 1st 1 I've ever read 4 U & it's just amazing....... I'm so sorry 4 UR loss & I have nothing 2 say except try 2 remember the good times. T.C |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thank you Sarah, I appreciate your kind words. There have been other losses in the last few years also but I am at the age now to expect that. And I know there are many others on here that have also shared in those experiences. Thank you, again Maureen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Truly poignant, dear Maureen. No, it's not easy to cope with the losses of beloveds who went ahead of us on the path of heaven ... It's good to have the memories and sometimes we need to dwell in them and release the tears. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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