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Suetang
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0 posted 2004-05-27 10:55 PM



Picture by Josephine Wall

* * *

This Sunday will mark the fifth year
since the passing of my dearly loved
father.It was through the love and
respect I had for him which lead me
to writing three years ago.I have
much to be grateful for.

* * *

My mind holds many memories
In which are special thoughts of you
'tho you are no longer living
You're still a part of all I do

I recall the happy times
You and I spent together
Your love was such a gift
Something I will always treasure

I remember how you smiled
Your selflessness and grace
All those times I sat with you
And looked sadly at your face

I have fond memories of your laughter
And your kind and thoughtful way
How you always found the words
When I struggled for something to say

The times we'd sit together
Without saying a single word
As we sat deep in our silence
Our hearts were always heard

I am lost within my thoughts
As I sit here and reminisce
My memories still remain
But your presence I still miss

* * *

During the final days of his life,
I would sit holding my father's
hand as I watched him waste away
before my eyes.Those images
still haunt me to this day.

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

© Copyright 2004 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2004-05-27 11:35 PM


SueDearSue~
This is such a lovely remembrance of your father~

'The times we'd sit together
Without saying a single word
As we sat deep in our silence
Our hearts were always heard

I am lost within my thoughts
As I sit here and reminisce
My memories still remain
But your presence I still miss'


Let the good memories hold you tenderly,
and I just know he was so graciously appreciative that you were there with him~

Hugs to you in this time of gentle remembering~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2004-05-28 12:34 PM


Nice writing...James
passing shadows
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3 posted 2004-05-28 03:32 AM


hugs you
icebox
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in the shadows
4 posted 2004-05-28 09:35 AM


A wonderful tribute.

In time the pain fades and the good memories show their strength.

Susan Caldwell
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5 posted 2004-05-28 09:37 AM




Wonderful!  

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~

Aimster
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Charlotte, NC
6 posted 2004-05-28 02:26 PM


Sue,

I felt this deeper than you know.
I lost my Mom about ten years ago
and it is the most painful loss I've
had to date...so trust me I know.
Hugs my friend...your father is watching
from above and is proud to call you his
daughter.
Take care,
Amy

"When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter"

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just out of reach
7 posted 2004-05-28 02:52 PM


Dearest Sue, do not allow yourself to remember your father in his final days....remember him healthy and strong and happy. I only think of my mother and father in this way, and it makes missing them at least a tiny bit easier. Hugs to you dear lady. Touching write.  Chris

   Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
                                          Hans Christian Anderson

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8 posted 2004-05-28 04:40 PM


LOVE THE PIC and the writing thanks for sharing


Suetang
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9 posted 2004-05-30 03:55 AM


I was so very moved by all of your beautiful responses which brought me great comfort, thank you.

Take care........Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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