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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-12-25 09:14 AM



It is finally Christmas day,
oh yes it’s certainly true
but inside there’s a part of me
that’s feeling a little bit blue.

On this special day I am holding
many precious memories dear
of the way you touched our lives
in that time that we had you here.

I stop and reflect for a moment
and I am held in simple thought,
with thanks for all of the lessons
that with care you so lovingly taught.

I won’t frown and be sad
because you’re not physically here
for within my heart you are with me
each and every day throughout the year.

Love You Dad.
Christmas 2002

I know that you can 'read' me
but can you  'hear'  "me"?

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1 posted 2002-12-25 09:23 AM



Your father would wish you
a peace-filled Christmas Day...
Merry Christmas
Little One

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2002-12-25 09:30 AM


Gentle Spirit
That's as gentle as it comes.

regards2you
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3 posted 2002-12-25 09:40 AM





Gentle Spirit,

ALways, those fleeting moments when we think of someone in a flash of memory during the holidays. I think they are closer to us than we realize.

Like this a great deal. Happy day.

Hugs and warm regards,  Pat  
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..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

[This message has been edited by regards2you (12-25-2002 10:23 AM).]

Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2002-12-25 01:13 PM


Merry Christmas everyone!  
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5 posted 2002-12-25 04:43 PM


I know your feelings well, Donna, as I also especially miss my dad on Christmas.  Hugs, my friend. Merry Christmas!

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

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6 posted 2002-12-25 05:04 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Donna, I know just how you feel and my heart goes out to you, sweet friend, fear not because your dad loves you so much and is always watching over you and wants you to be happy today and know he's there with you! (kiss on cheek) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, God Bless You, Merry Christmas!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Nan
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7 posted 2002-12-25 05:27 PM


This is my first year without my Dad as well, GS... It's very different, isn't it?  They're not far from us, ya know... Hugs - and have a Merry Christmas...
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8 posted 2002-12-26 03:52 AM


Brought a tear my eye with this one, a lovely write. Take care!

I don't know where I'm running now, I'm just running on... ~ Jackson Browne

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9 posted 2002-12-26 11:08 AM


luv you sweet lady......Christmas hugssssss
Peace to you.....loved ones are never too far from heart....


Lauren~

Deep inside the stillness
........I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
........To me

Martie
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10 posted 2002-12-26 01:00 PM


Donna

You have reminded me of my own father with this...thank you.  

JamesMichael
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11 posted 2002-12-28 01:02 AM


Beautiful words for your Dad...James
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12 posted 2002-12-28 01:05 AM


mine is physically here but not mentally or emotionally...you have a special bond...cherish that forever.
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13 posted 2002-12-28 01:13 AM


Donna, this is such a sweet, loving poem to your Daddy.
I know that it must hurt really bad. I'm so blessed to still have both my parents. I can just imagine how lonesome I would be without them.
Be good.....  

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

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14 posted 2002-12-28 08:40 AM


Thanks very much everyone.  I hope all of your Christmas's was wonderful.  
Dixie, I am sorry to learn of your father and pray for you both.
Ethel, it's not so much the hurt as it is the missing them that is hard.  
Thanks again everyone!  Happy New Year

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