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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Completion of Assignments From My Daughter By Larry Chadwick In Loving Memory of my beloved daughter Ginger Michelle Chadwick February 19, 1974-May 18, 2002 Today is the second anniversary of my daughters sudden death from a brain aneurysm. For just over a year now I have been working on this project. It is now complete. My writing technique was in keeping with the requirement and spirit of the teacher’s assignment, impromptu. The following explains why I wrote: L.L. Bean wasn’t really her style. But then again that hat. She had to have that hat. It would work so perfect with her classroom. So she sat down at her computer and proceeded to write a whole sequence of topic titles. Relying on her kindergarten experience she got her scissors out and separated each title into a single paper strip. When they were folded in half they went into her hat. And the hat went to her high school English classroom. It would do her juniors and seniors good to write impromptu papers on random topics. I had no way of knowing they would gift it to me the day I visited her classroom after she died. Assignment From My Daughter #1 – Flattery Versus Praise Assignment From My Daughter #2 – If I Could Meet a Star Assignment From My Daughter #3 - Words Don’t Always Mean What They Say Assignment From My Daughter #4 – Where My Money Goes Assignment From My Daughter #5 – Keeping Peace Assignment From My Daughter #6 – The Most Important Invention of Our Time Assignment From My Daughter #7 – Get Rich Quick Assignment From My Daughter #8 – You Can’t Chose Your Relatives Assignment From My Daughter #9 – Good Bye, High School Assignment From My Daughter #10 – Improving Government Assignment From My Daughter #11 – Just Say “No!” Assignment From My Daughter #12 – How To Get What You Want Assignment From My Daughter #13 – Making Our Highways Safe Assignment From My Daughter #14 – The Influence of Motion Pictures Assignment From My Daughter #15 – Vacation USA Assignment From My Daughter #16 – Today’s Music Assignment From My Daughter #17 – Gold Is Where You Find It Assignment From My Daughter #18 – Proper Clothes For The Young Adult Assignment From My Daughter #19 – Honesty In Advertising Assignment From My Daughter #20 – “I Predict…” Assignment From My Daughter #21 – I Don’t Want To Be Rich Assignment From My Daughter #22 – That’s Not Funny Assignment From My Daughter #23 – My Hero Assignment From My Daughter #24 – If I Could Write A Column Assignment From My Daughter #25 – “Prom Etiquette” Assignment From My Daughter #26 – Living Cheaply But Well Assignment From My Daughter #27 – “I Was So Embarrassed!” Assignment From My Daughter #28 - My Best Friend Assignment From My Daughter #29 - Never say, "No!" And the following were assignments done by PiP’s writers (my apologies to the writers whose links I do not have). Each of you have added a healing touch to my broken heart and I thank you: If I Could Meet a Star by Janet Marie The Influence of Motion Pictures by Sudhir Lyer Flattery vs. Praise by Sudhir Lyer Gold Is Where You Find It by garysgirl My Best Friend by garysgirl Keeping Peace by kaile Independent Writing by croyles Where My Money Goes by Alyssa Epilogue to Assignment From My Daughter #1 – Flattery Versus Praise Epilogue to Assignment From My Daughter #1 – Flattery Versus Praise May 18, 2004 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (06-26-2004 05:17 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
As I said over in Prose Larry... Ginger Michelle will always and forever be remembered.. by her parents, and family, students and friends... and we here at Passions who knew her and grew to love her through you, her father. I pray God continues to keep you and Nancy Lee strong until you meet with your beloved daughter once again.  ~Ginger Michelle-always loved, never forgotten~ |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
larry, what can i say to you? you go deeper than skin to places no one else even cares to look at, and can see straight into someones soul. you see beauty even when your own eyes tear and for that...i could never say thank you enough. through your pain you reach out and save others and that is something few people are either willing or able to do. the words i could use to describe you could never be summed up for special can not even come close to touching it. i hope you know how much your friendship touches me and means to me as well as others here. please let me bestow the same pleasure of love you have given me in being my friend by knowing that you are always in warmth and in thoughts and hearts. your pain is our pain as well. i know this doesnt help you but in your friendship i am so blessed and i know your daughter looks down today on this sad day for you and smiles ....proudly knowing what a wonderful man you are, and she is NEVER that far away. helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
What a wonderful way to share with us the eternal bond of love that ties you to your daughter. She is alive in your heart. You confirm this with every word. God bless. Love, Margherita  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nancy Lee, You have been a faithful friend. Thank you for you kind words and thoughts.  helen, I absolutely don't know where to begin. Never will I be able to replace my daughter. But there was no expectation on my part that I would gain so much in her place. The impact on my life by friendship(especially yours) that has sustained me is still beyond my comprehension. I am told faith alone is enough. But still I cannot prove as friends have stood in this gaping hole of grief. ================================== i know this doesnt help you but... ================================== Now that put a smile on my face, as you could not be more wrong. But I am more than eager to forgive you. Thank you will never be enough but it is all I have... Margherita, Such kind and gentle words you share. Thank you so much for caring.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ You have given Ginger Michelle's memory such beauty~ As she gave to you all ... you have shared with others~ And ... in my remember ... I bumped this one for you~ /pip/Forum70/HTML/000189.html Love and heartfelt ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Thank you Marge, You're the best even if you made me cry. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Larry, I am without words ... I hope you know that you have touched my heart through your daughter and her memories. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Larry, Ginger would be proud of her Dad! (((HUGS))) |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry I'm always there in understanding with you...thank you for knowing that. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Larry: I haven't read all of your assignments yet, but I hope to. The ones I have read were eloquently written and revealed glimpses of what a fine woman your daughter was. What wonderful memories you must have of her. My thoughts are with you today. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I hope this time, next year, you will see how the gifts of both your daughter, and of yourself, have grown, and how you have bothed helped others to grow with you. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Memories, shared for hours on the phone last night on 3way with a friends from high school, deemed a momentary reunion amongst friends who have moved on with their lives away from high school, but returned to support each other, and The Chadwick family on the 2nd year anniversery. I'll soon fly to Washington and return to the tree and plaque we unvieled last year for Miss Chadwick and leave a token of remembrance and a token of thanks to the teacher who always understood and throughout the years since she passed, contiunues to teach. God Bless |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Many of us here certainly remember when that news came to us and I doubt we will ever forget it. You certainly showed your true colors, Larry, and just how great of a man you really are. It's easy to be strong day to day. The measure comes from how well one handles the bad. I certainly cannot imagine the deep pain you and yours went through but you handled yourself with class and dignity and, even now, you are still dwelling on the good and not the bad. You may be Larry C but you get an A in my book  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Dearest Larry...it is indeed hard to believe it has been 2 years already, its been a journey, one that you so graciously took us along, allowing us to learn and grow in the lessons and examples you set as you traveled this most painful road of loss, and in time, it became an exploration of healing and discovery. I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating, you showed such class, dignity and grace, both in the loss of Ginger, your dad and your heart attack. A heart so heavy that it broke...yet you opened it and took us in and showed us all there is inner strength that allows us to celebrate the spirit and more so--you introduced us to an Angel. Thank you for all you have shared with me, so many times your replies to my "butterfly" poems touched me, and I knew you truly understood the truths of "traces of love left behind." Heart-hugs to you and all your family, thank you for making us an extended part of that special group.  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, I think you save your words up. Because once they are collected they touch me deeply. You continue to bless my heart. I shared your writing this weekend from the new book and my scrapbook with my favorite aunt and uncle. They added to my memories. Thanks. Denise, If only I could explain to how much I admire you. You are a woman of integrity with a tender intellect. God bless you...always. Thank you. Martie, I do know and take great comfort in the knowing...thank you. Betty Lou, I am touched by your kindness. And I am appreciative of knowing of her influence. Thank you so very much. Karilea, There is much joy in discovering the growth provided by grief. It seems hard to imagine that there is more to gain. And I hope you understand how truly important you are to me. Bless you for your kindness you share with me so faithfully. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kellie, Yup. I heard from Ciaran yesterday too. And thank you for remembering. I hope you have safe travels. Peace. Michael, I have found much to admire in your life as well. It has been a delight to me to hear about your daughter. I thank you for your understanding. It was a pleasure this weekend to share your writing with my aunt and uncle both from the book and my scrapbook. Thank you kind sir. JM, My wife and I were reminiscing this weekend about your writing and how we have grown to understand that which you have learned from sorrow. But more important is your friendship and I thank you for it all. Such kind words generated from a tender butterfly heart that I love and respect. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Larry I too am without words for this, a masterpiece in Grace and Love, what a beautiful gift you have so tenderly shared...I hope you continue to heal from all she left behind....I know how special she was and how special you are to all of us here....luv ya hon.....heart hugsss and Peace.... ~~**~~ le vent chante avec le calme doux calme de nuit sien beauté sur mes lèvres ~~**~~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is my first Pips read and post since moving (yes, again! ) and it seems fitting that it should be in order to re-connect with you, dear brother soulmate. Sara and I are now in Oregon, working with some magnificent classical dressage horse trainers. I hope to post a couple of photos she took of the magnificent horses, especially the Andalusians and Lippizaners. My thoughts were with you yesterday. You have travelled a much rougher road these past two years than the ones I've ventured on, yet often, you've been one of my main sources of laughter as well as encouragement to grow from life's travails. Some day, I'll even the score by sending you that camel hair bikini photo.  Love to you and the family,with an armful of big veggie hugs. Kacy |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I'm really not all too sure of what to say. I didn't know your daughter, I don't even know you too well. I've never lost a daughter, but I have lost ones I loved more than life... and with even that most minute amount of understanding, I can relate. So I just want to say that from what I've read I can see your daughter was absolutely amazing. And she must be looking at you right now and wishing she could tell you just how much she loves you. I hope this can be a time of peace for you, despite the pain. I'll pray it is... Always, Alyssa Poems are made by fools like me, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, Always you have encouraged me. You have been a dear friend and it means so much to have your support. I know you know...Thank you. Kacy, No matter the circumstances you put a smile on my face. Oregon, that's about as close to home as I can get. Wow! I love the desert but I love the mountains more. It's time we share some stories again. Please tell Sara I know she's getting old. And thank you always for your deepest friendship. Alyssa, Thank you dear lady. This project gifted me with the opportunity to look forward to May 18 with eager anticipation. I was totally surprised by that. And I believe you do understand. Thank you for you caring encouragement. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are a bright and shining example of how to carry on a legacy, my friend. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you are in my heart |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Larry, Thanks for letting us meet a small part of her though you. miscellanea |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kariles, :bow: Thank you from the lady of class. I am humbled. ps, Thank you that means so much. Miscellanea, Welcome to Passions. I hope you love it here half as much as I do. And thanks for your kind words. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Larry C -- I will honor the memory of your daughter by going back and reading all you've written. Take care........ ......jo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know me I couldn't post a thing until I read your homework  Larry, she is somewhere smiling at you, and maybe even giggling that you got stuck with the hat. You did her proud, and I am sure a person that is so proud to have had you come into my life in the crazy way we are connected. It is still family isn't it? Strange this internet, but I bet Michelle is glad you wrote these, and your son will enjoy this too. Great job Dad! A+ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Hello dear friend, it's been so long. I'm a bit late to this thread, and I can't believe it's been over 2 years that you've been without Ginger now. But, I know you know, that she is always with you. Such a tragedy, and only God knows why. My thoughts are with you Larry. (Damn, I wish I could remember how the smilie icons work here. Picture a hug one here!!!) |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
The last assignment Larry, to know that she's smiling at you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I don't know how many tears I've shed for your pain, my friend... but I know my admiration for your handling of the ultimate trial with grace and courage is boundless. I think she'd be smiling... for the fulfillment of the class assignment... and the incredible class you've shown. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Hugs to my favourite Saggitarius Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
iliana! Wow, I promise not to hold you to that. I've written more than you think. And it is a lovely gesture, thank you. Sharon, Yup, it's family. And you are so right. You are an amazing friend. I cherish you so much. Thank you for your constant caring. Tracey, What an awesome surprise! Bless you, late is always better than never. Please know that God has blessed me in incredible ways. I am so humbled by His goodness. And just thrilled you paid a visit, thank you. Aenimal, Now that was cool! Thanks for that it is a very rewarding thought. Ruth, Thank you. You do know how to put a smile on my face! Teacher's do it with class...and their daddy's too. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
It takes one to know one. And you are the sweetest one I know. Thanks.If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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