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the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA

0 posted 2003-02-24 09:47 PM



In Memory Of
Frances Rodeheaver
March 7,1919 to Feburary 24, 2003

I remember all the good times with grandmother
Going to visit her
In New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
During the summer and sometimes fall

I would play in the grass
Roll in it
Play with my toys in it
Build little fake nests in it

At night we would try
To catch some fireflies
Put them in a jar
And watch them light up
Until they died
The next morning

I remember
The rabbits in her back yard
And always around
Was the smell of dead skunk
Phew!!!!!!!!

I loved looking at
All of her hundreds of dolls
She loved to collect
Of the years

I remember one time
Sleeping on a cot
Out on her enclosed porch
And listening
To all the night noises
Until I fell asleep

***************************

I inherited her Strawberry Shortcake Dolls
In her will
I guess she knew
I loved those
The best

She passed away tonight
But I just want to remember
The good times
Before she got sick
And died

So I sit here
At my computer weeping
As I write
All the good times
I had with her
But at least I know one thing
She is suffering no more
And is forever at peace


Cold hands means a warm heart

[This message has been edited by the_loner_23 (02-24-2003 09:49 PM).]

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Chanson
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since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle
1 posted 2003-02-24 09:55 PM


"...She is suffering no more
And is forever at peace"

Hold on to those thoughts
and of all the fun visits
you had with her. Keeping
her memory alive is the best
way to honor your beautiful
Grandma. *s

Hugssssss,
Dorene

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

ThunderMage
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since 2002-06-20
Posts 812
Canada
2 posted 2003-02-24 10:02 PM


She'll feel no pain in Heaven, and from there she lives on in your heart.

What is life without poetry and adventure?
"Little sister" is just another way of saying "Guardian Angel"!
We do not stop playing because we grow ol

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
3 posted 2003-02-24 10:18 PM


I'm so sorry Julie..
But you have so many happy memories..
hold on to them.
~Hugs~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Mistletoe Angel
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4 posted 2003-02-24 11:30 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Julie, again I grieve with you over your dear loss, dearest friend, I am so sorry to hear this but know she will always love you and never forget you! (wipes tears) Keep those dolls close and all the precious memories and know now she is free and will always guide you with her love, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Julie, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

garysgirl
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5 posted 2003-02-25 01:03 AM


Julie, I'm so sorry. This really touched my heart.I'm glad that you have so many good memories. Nothing can take those from you, friend...

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

passing shadows
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displaced
6 posted 2003-02-25 04:17 AM



WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23
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somebody's dungeon
7 posted 2003-03-20 11:00 PM


A very heartfelt write.
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
8 posted 2003-03-21 09:46 AM


Warm hugs, to you dear one, and to your family. Your writing is so honest and pure. With all your "real writes", you have been amassing a fine record of your's and your family's history!

Peace & Love,
Linda

carol
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since 2003-01-25
Posts 624
Florida USA
9 posted 2003-04-22 12:40 PM


the-loner-23, I am so sorry for your lost I know just how you feel I have lost all of my grandparents

Real friends celebrate in who we are and have faith in all that we can become
Lots of Love
Rita

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