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suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

0 posted 2011-10-13 07:48 PM

These are the days of mourning, when even the sky sheds tears
As we honor a life cut short by far too many years
I grieve, but choose to remember the laughter in your eyes
It is the living that matters, much more than how one dies

          Your arms outstretched in greeting as you raced to greet my dad
          His love was a stand in for the daddy you barely had
          Your blonde hair whipping in the wind, the screams of pure delight
          When we traveled to the state fair and rode rides half the night

You followed your older cousins as we tromped through the woods
There wasn’t any keeping you back – if we did, YOU could!
A pout was often on your face – you loved to get your way
But then a sly grin would peep forth, leaving the scowl betrayed

          Your walk down an aisle on husband’s arm, a picture of grace
          Homecoming from a trip abroad, joy spread across your face
          As you announced with pride that a baby was on the way
          And loving look defined you as you watched your children play

MS stole your mobility, then your man ditched his wife
It may have seemed to many that you had a rotten life
But love and courage always poured from your very cells
And now today, I swear I hear the peal of heaven’s bells

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

1 posted 2011-10-13 08:07 PM

Ah, this is so sweet and sad at the same time. Love remembrance and tribute from such a sweet lady.

Hugs for you, suthern...

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

2 posted 2011-10-13 09:03 PM

So lovely and you know don't you that your friend(or cousin) will always be in your life? Best to you,jo

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2011-10-13 09:28 PM

Bittersweet and profound in the telling, suthern.

~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~

Richy
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

4 posted 2011-10-14 03:39 PM

Awww Ruthy.. I'm sure she adored you as a friend and loved one

just like us.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2011-10-16 12:51 PM

JL, Jo, Jerry & Richy: Thank you so much for your loving and caring responses. We had Bev for longer than I thought we would. She was diagnosed before her children were born and now Michael serves our country as a decorated soldier and Sarah's a beautiful young woman. Hugging them was holding a part of her disease could never conquer... more than memories live on. *S*

Again, my sincerest thanks.

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

6 posted 2011-10-17 02:38 PM

((HUGS)), Ruth.

quote:
It is the living that matters, much more than how one dies

Those are words to live by.

And, indeed, with the pealing of heaven's bells, the good memories are that much better.

Michael

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2011-10-17 03:20 PM

Michael: Thank you, dear friend... Those hugs are greatly appreciated. *S* And yes... knowing she's home is the greatest comfort of all. *S*

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

8 posted 2011-10-17 04:58 PM

Thank you for being whom you were to her, Ruth. I read this earlier, but was too choked up to reply.

Tears
Owl

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

9 posted 2011-10-18 08:49 AM

Owl: Thank you very much! *S*

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2011-10-18 09:25 AM

You crossed well her bitter
with her sweet, suthern...
and you've left us to share
her with you because she will
always be a

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2011-10-18 09:34 AM

Thank you, Sunshine. *S* Most of my cousins are male... so the few girls had to stick together... usually plotting ways to make the boys include us. *G*

Dark Stranger
Member Patricius

since 2001-03-19

Posts 13631
West Coast

12 posted 2011-10-18 12:25 PM

ms suthern...you celebrate life the best of many...the girl woman of you has lovely eyes..

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

13 posted 2011-10-18 05:24 PM

Bev touched many lives and she continues to do so through your poem of love and appreciation. This truly brought tears to my eyes but a smile to my heart. God bless.

Love,
Your friend,
Linda xo

:hug:

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