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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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United States

0 posted 2002-05-19 07:03 PM

Today a shadow fell upon my heart,
That has come to stay.
And the cruelest part,
Is that I can't make it go away.

Today a shadow came into my life,
Without warning it was here.
And the hardest part,
Is it came with many tears.

Today the shadow grew so dark,
As it overtook my space.
And the toughest part,
It won't ever leave this place.

Today the darkness came on early,
For it crowded out the sun.
And the awful truth is know,
It has only just begun.

Today is dimmer from now on,
Since my daughter died.
And the saddest thing of all,
"I can't trade with her", I cried.

May 18, 2002

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

1 posted 2002-05-19 07:09 PM

Not sure what to say, Larry. Just please know that I read and that I am truly thinking of you and your family and your dear daughter.

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

2 posted 2002-05-19 07:09 PM

Larry~

it has only begun, but we are all here for you, to lean on, cry with, or hold your hand and just listen.....softly...heart hugs to you....luv ya....

Lauren~

I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

3 posted 2002-05-19 07:11 PM

Larry darling boy this is a heart wrenching time for you, conveyed excellently in your writing.

Take care my dear friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers right now, and I’ve lit a candle to carry my prayers to HIS ears.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the eathquake wind and fire
Oh

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2002-05-19 07:14 PM

Larry, there are no words....

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

5 posted 2002-05-19 07:15 PM

I feel as if I just lost a member of my own family, for you are like a brother to me, Larry. My heart aches with yours, and the whole family.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

6 posted 2002-05-19 07:22 PM

Larry...what Kacy said, goes for me too!

We are all one big family here, and when you lost your dear daughter, we all lost her.

Its just so very hard and it will probably get harder before it gets easier...

Its horrible when something that was never supposed to happen, happens

And I have always wondered why these things always seem to happen to the people who least deserve them.

But I'm glad that you are here with us, we are your family and we will put our arms around you and comfort you and we will cry with you.

~ great big teary hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

7 posted 2002-05-19 07:40 PM

The loss of a child should never be experienced by a parent. I wish I had the words for you. All I have is a heart to break alongside yours.

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

8 posted 2002-05-19 07:44 PM

I couldn't find other words to write
Than that we're here and hold you tight

We're here Larry, to read you, comfort you any time you need us

Warm HUGS for times to come

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Check out my new website: lookheretitia.fcpages.com (I didn't 'link' this, so it won't take too much space).I

Martie

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California

9 posted 2002-05-19 07:53 PM

Larry

My tears with yours. Hugs!

Jaime Fradera
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Where no tyranny is tolerable

10 posted 2002-05-19 08:04 PM

Hello, Arrry. This is so very beautiful. I have never been a parent etc, and therefore can not truly understand the magnitude of what has happened. I have always seen your name on here but, forgive me, there is such a huge vollome of material on here ... I would probably have never read your poem if Midnitesun had not written me. Perhaps, throu you, I may come to know and love her too.
BTW----which name did she preffer? ... and was she teased about it?
Peace
Jaime

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

11 posted 2002-05-19 08:57 PM

OhMyFriend~
My heart truly aches for your loss~
I send prayers and hugs~
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

12 posted 2002-05-19 09:04 PM

Larry - Feel free to post as many of those multitudinous poems as you need to... This is an acceptable exception to the norm...

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding

13 posted 2002-05-19 09:10 PM

My heart is aching for you Larry. Truly aching.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

14 posted 2002-05-19 10:08 PM

All our thoughts are with you, dearest friend

Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

15 posted 2002-05-19 10:15 PM

To all for your priceless friendship...thank you. Nan, I just may!

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

16 posted 2002-05-19 10:48 PM

you'll write and i'll listen

HopeS
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Perth Western Australia

17 posted 2002-05-19 10:54 PM

I cannot find the words , only tears
please know my thoughts and prayers are with you
Hope

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

18 posted 2002-05-19 11:14 PM

No words seem right...I am sorry to hear of your loss and would like to bear the weight of this shadow with you..if we could only understand and accept why this has to be...
my thoughts are with you, Larry.

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

19 posted 2002-05-19 11:18 PM

Hello Larry

So much pain is in your heart now and I only wish I could somehow ease your pain but I know I can't. This time my words just don't seem enough.

Take care

Love Sue

Suetang

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

20 posted 2002-05-19 11:24 PM

Oh Larry, my heart aches so much for your loss.

bsquirrel

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since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

21 posted 2002-05-19 11:51 PM

Again, ah'll ah can say is God bless an' keep y' safe. An' we're here for y'.

She said burn ... together.
-TON

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

22 posted 2002-05-19 11:54 PM

Oh Larry

my3monkeytoes
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since 2002-05-11

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In the Carolina Breeze

23 posted 2002-05-19 11:56 PM

I am so, so very sorry for your loss.

~Sydney McLean

MIdsummerRain
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since 2002-05-19

Posts 175
St. Louis, Missouri

24 posted 2002-05-20 12:26 PM

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED ~MATTHEW 5:4

My prayers on this night will be for you my friend ~Rayne

The strands in your eyes
That color them wonderful
Stop me & steal my breath...

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

25 posted 2002-05-20 12:45 PM

May it comfort your family to now celebrate her life, and sing her praises. My heart goes out to you in this your time of sorrow.

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

26 posted 2002-05-20 10:14 AM

My heart aches for you.

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

27 posted 2002-05-20 10:35 AM

Larry C,
Understood, peace and bless you. Sy

Victoria

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since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

28 posted 2002-05-20 12:06 PM

My heart goes out to you...so sorry for your loss Larry..hugs

~Victoria

Toerag
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Posts 5622
Ala bam a

29 posted 2002-05-20 12:28 PM

Larry, though I don't know you, please know my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family...perhaps with God's grace and time's healing you will soon smile again...though usually just a grade "A" smartass, I truly do feel very deeply for your great loss...take care...Toe

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

30 posted 2002-05-20 03:11 PM

peace to you my friend. . . the spirit hears your sorrow. . . and eternity shares your sadness. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

31 posted 2002-05-20 04:21 PM

Thank you all so very much...so very much.

Dulcinea
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since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

32 posted 2002-05-20 06:04 PM

Larry,
I wanted to reply and say that I was very saddened with your recent loss. ShadowRider and I have been on vacation since last Friday, and we just read this yesterday. You have our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for healing and peace. Again, this is such sad, sad news! (((((hugs))))))

NapalmsConstantlyConfused

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since 2001-05-15

Posts 529

33 posted 2002-05-20 07:28 PM

although i am not usually one to quote from the bible, i will this time.

quote:
And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha eumi; which is, being interpreted, "Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise." -Mark 5-41

sometimes, when God says Arise, he means to take them to rejoin His light.
-Dave

Victoria

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Posts 5869

34 posted 2002-05-20 07:41 PM

Larry..Your sadness and loss is felt by all of us..

Larry C

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Posts 10286
United States

35 posted 2002-05-20 07:57 PM

Such wonderful encouragement from you all. Thank you.

Kit McCallum

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Ontario, Canada

36 posted 2002-05-20 10:04 PM

My sincerest prayers go out to you and your family Larry, during this difficult time ...

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

shelly crump
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since 2002-05-21

Posts 3

37 posted 2002-05-21 01:54 PM

(from her students at BHS)
Dear Larry
Ms. Chadwick was are teacher at Bothell High School. She was a very nice, smart, fun and kind hearted person. She had a very glowing personality and wanted everyone to be treated equally and with respect. We looked forward to coming to her class each day and seeing her smile. She had a way with students that made them want to learn, and made learning fun. Ms. Chadwick was uniqe and very gifted. We want you to know how much she will be missed by all of us and will never be forgotten. She will hold a place in our hearts forever.
Logan, Meghan & Rainee

rwood
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since 2000-02-29

Posts 3793
Tennessee

38 posted 2002-05-21 06:24 PM

((love hugs)) ((spirit hugs))

with you bud~
Reg

Magicmystery
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since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

39 posted 2002-05-21 07:13 PM

I am crying with you, Larry. It breaks my heart knowing yours is broken in such anguish.

You have my tears {all of them} and you have my shoulder should you need it

With love and deepest sympathy,

Sherry Gardner

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

40 posted 2002-05-23 12:12 PM

Thank you all. And to the students at Bothell High School: What a wonderful school I visited there today! You guys rock. My girl couldn't have had better students. For all your love to her and that you shared with me today...thank you!

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

cpalmer
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since 2001-06-26

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Phoenix, Az

41 posted 2002-05-24 06:07 PM

Larry,
I'm so sorry...

Love you
Cindi

Larry C

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United States

42 posted 2002-05-24 11:35 PM

Cindi,
Thank you dear, and thank you for all you are doing.

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

43 posted 2002-05-25 09:45 AM

Just want to send my love and hugs again, Larry. This must be so hard to cope with.
Sandra

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

44 posted 2002-05-26 03:56 AM

Sandra,
Awww...you have been such a faithful encouragement. Thank you friend, thank you.

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

45 posted 2002-05-26 09:19 AM

Dear Dear Larry, I came on here today to post, but I just cannot. I am so very very sorry for your loss. You know I have been there and I still am there. It's like someone pulled the rug from under you. I clicked on the link and saw your daughters picture, What a beautiful woman she is..I only know one thing Larry, If not for God I would not be here today, As He is the only one who could comfort me and hold me up. My prayers are with you and your family. I will continually pray for you all.. It is so hard to express just how I feel. I am so saddened byt your loss. I know the tragedy of a sudden loss. It is such a shock, You take care of yourself and your family. Stay close to God, and remember that we all love you dear poet friend..God bless you and comfort you as only He can do..Love, Floria

[This message has been edited by strbbux (05-26-2002 09:21 AM).]

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

46 posted 2002-05-27 09:40 PM

Floria,
Thank you dear friend. I know how much you understand my broken heart. But I need for you to know how many pieces of that broken heart have been reassembled this week.

The impact of Ginger's life on so many means so much. I am bursting with awe and pride of such incredible proportions. It is truly humbling. When the whirlwind is over and I am back home I will write of what I have learned. There is so much. Thank you for your love and support, always.

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