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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-03-14 08:29 PM

You gave the gift of life
Which was such a heartfelt deed
To your grandson named Nicholas
It was your kidney he would need

You made the ultimate sacrifice
For this cherubic little boy
How very obvious it was
That he was your pride and joy

He now has an abundance of energy
As you watch him having fun
His smile is so very radiant
That he almost outshines the sun

We salute you and your courage
Such a love we all embrace
But I'm sure that it was worth it
Just to see that smile on his face

Such a heartwarming story
That has made the front page
You and your grandson have been honoured
And he will now reach a greater age

* * *

This was a story in our daily paper
this week and it really brightened
up my day and inspired me to write
this poem.This picture of Nicholas
and his grandmother, Lorraine was
courtesy of the Melbourne Herald Sun
and I felt that the picture helps
to compliment my words.

Suetang

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-03-14 08:34 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, now my face is flooding with tears, this is soooooooo beautiful, God Bless that Nanny and the sweet little boy! (kiss on cheek) Ohhhhhhhh...I'm so happy for them both, she is indeed a true angel just like you are and always deserves to be honored for the wonderful gift and chance she has given another needy person! We all love you so much, sweet friend, oh thank you, thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us, you have such a beautiful heart!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

2 posted 2002-03-14 08:38 PM

Sue, there are those moments that define life as rich and beautiful...this is certainly one of them. Thanks for sharing it with us. I enjoyed the way you painted the picture with your words. ThisDiamond

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2002-03-14 09:00 PM

This is beautiful...for there is no greater
gift that could be given than life to
another human being...to a child...so that
they may run wild and free as only a child
can...

Thank You Sue for sharing this with us all.

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

4 posted 2002-03-14 09:02 PM

i would have done the same thing for my grandson as his name is Nickolas too..spelled with a K ha...lovely story Sue...thanks for sharing..hugs

~Victoria

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2002-03-14 09:05 PM

The gift of life - the greatest gift anyone can give, or receive...

Thank you for sharing this, Sue!

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

6 posted 2002-03-14 09:29 PM

This is so touching, thank you for sharing this special gift with us!

Cor

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

7 posted 2002-03-14 09:30 PM

Sue,
Great story! Great write. Great lady! Lucky boy! Wow! Thanks.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2002-03-14 11:12 PM

Sue: What inspiration this story gave you and you've done a fine job of writing about it! I hope you sent a copy to Lorraine. I'm sure she'd love it.

Betty Lou Hebert

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

9 posted 2002-03-15 05:21 AM

Thank you all for your wonderful replies. After reading a story such as this it gives us faith that there are still some good things going on in our world.

Betty Lou - Yes, I did send a copy to the newspaper to forward on to Lorraine so I hope she gets it.

Take care........Sue

Suetang

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

10 posted 2002-03-15 07:50 AM

This is wonderful. I would give my life for my grandson. So I understand, thanks for sharing this sue. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

amigo
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 520
the earth school

11 posted 2002-03-15 11:49 AM

This is wonderful, Sue...i hope & pray Lorraine & Nicholas would be there for each other for a long long time ...thanks for sharing...

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2002-03-15 12:34 PM

Yeah you did it - the picture and your poem are wonderful Sue. Late commenting, was babysitting

but I am so pleased to read this, and glad you figured out how to do it! Hugs, Sharon

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
~* Albert Einstein *~

Saunni
Senior Member

since 2000-07-11

Posts 1777
West Virginia

13 posted 2002-03-15 01:34 PM

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful write here, Suetang, along with a beautiful photo and story. This lifted my heart as well today. Excellent write!

Sauni @~~~>~~

The Sun Shines
Not On Us, But In Us
The River Flows Not Past,
But Through Us

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