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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Birthday Wishes By Larry Chadwick Ginger Michelle 2/19/1974-5/18/2002 In my life time I have wished for many things. I remember being taught by my mom to blow out the candles on my cake and make a wish. But, she counseled, don’t tell. I remember when I was five years old wishing that an eighteen year old girl would be my wife. And of course there were the childhood Christmases that I made all kinds of wishes for gifts. Then I found the Sear’s catalog and my wishing spiraled completely out of control. As I entered adolescence my wishes took on increased significance. I remember wishing my parents would not move in the middle of the school year. I had numerous wishes that related to crushes and loves. Most significantly I remember bartering with God in a crisis in the hopes I could persuade him to grant my desperate wish. And my adulthood only deepened the resolve of my wishes. I wished I could experience life without so much difficulty. I wished that life would be as easy for me as I thought it was for everybody else. Then one day I found myself teaching my son how to blow out the candles on his birthday cake and to make a wish without telling anyone what it was. And just a few years later I was teaching my daughter how to make wishes while blowing out the candles. She too got to practice keeping secrets. Today would have been her thirty-second birthday. I sure wish she was here. February 19, 2006 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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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry....you know I understand this.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry? C'mere...  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
She is here, Larry...now, in our hearts, and is indelibly printed on our minds. But my dear friend, I do understand the aching beat of this, your heart. Sometimes I think it is in tune with mine. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I know how much you must cherish all those birthday memories. Remembering her birthdays keeps her close to you forever. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I certainly do... Nancy, Thanks... Karilea, Thank you so much. I'd rather blow out candles. Kacy, Indeed. And thanks sis. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Larry, understanding more than you know. In my mind Joanne never changes.In life I am sure she would now have hair mixed black and white, as I did before the age that she would be. I can always picture her with dark wavy hair and her smile so contageous. But never any of her hurt or anger. No one is really perfect, only in our eyes. How sweet that we can make the memories and toss away the hard ones. Best to you, mom |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
MartyJo, I know you do and I am so sorry for your loss as well. And thank you for being so kind and faithful. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Oh Larry, I'm sorry I missed this before  I do sort of understand this... my niece died right before she was born... someday maybe I'll tell you about it... and then He created the horse... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Rhonda, I had no idea and would be very interested in hearing of your experience. I'm truly sorry for your loss and grateful for you caring support. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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CrAzI_bAbI_cHiKa Member
since 2003-07-16
Posts 248 |
Wow Larry. This is absolutely astounding. Thanks for sharing ...Keryn. When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad I'm better. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Hi,Son. check your e-mail. martyjo |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keryn, You are incredibly generous. Thanks and much appreciated. I love your writing too. Hope you do some more. Hey sweet Mom, I'm waitin'.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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