A Father's Goodby (for the memory of Ginger Michelle)

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Larry C

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0 posted 2002-05-20 10:52 PM

When it comes to their children,
Daddy's always want to know best.
And kids have a way of proving it,
By often putting them to the test.

It starts with ice cream for breakfast,
And ends with them staying out too late.
But daddy always knows what's best,
And it makes them feel so great.

But don't let that image trick you,
There comes a time they fail the test.
Daddy's don't know anything,
About putting their kids to rest.

May 18, 2002

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

1 posted 2002-05-20 10:53 PM

No, Larry, we truly do not. I hope if I ever have to go through this, that I will have you to help me through it. Thank you so much for your courage. It is quite an example for the rest of us.

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-05-20 10:57 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Larry, God Bless You, your love for your Ginger is one of the strongest I've ever known from any father to a child's heart; she will never forget you and her love will always go on, as your love alone can always bring her to rest, blessed to know she will always have a true loving father in her heart! (big hugggssssss) My thoughts are with you to give you the strength to endure this time, dearest friend!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (05-20-2002 11:00 PM).]

Balladeer

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3 posted 2002-05-20 10:58 PM

No, that's for sure, Larry. How can they? It has to be a father's (and mother's) worst nightmare....unimaginable to those who haven't experienced it. I wish you both the strength to get through it...

skyshine

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Beneath the northern stars

4 posted 2002-05-20 10:59 PM

I hope that no one ever figures out how to do that, Larry. You're in my prayers.

sky

You look inside my wild mind
never knowing what you'll find
still I want you all the time
yeah I do
'cause you get me
~Michelle Branch

ecrivan
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my own state

5 posted 2002-05-20 11:03 PM

You're strength is admirable at such times.. we can all learn from your example just what you've mentioned..and life works its strange ways, alas.

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

6 posted 2002-05-20 11:10 PM

.....

softly

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

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

7 posted 2002-05-20 11:11 PM

One can only imagine the pain you are feeling.
~Hugs and prayers dear friend~

Tracey
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where insanity meets breeding

8 posted 2002-05-20 11:24 PM

I cannot imagine the unbearable pain of having to put your little girl to rest (she’s always your little girl, no matter how old). My heart, my prayers, go out to you Larry.

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown

9 posted 2002-05-20 11:30 PM

Larry, this is so true. We don't know how to put our kids to rest. I send you and your family lots of love and hugs. I am so sorry you had to go through this.

kaile

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10 posted 2002-05-20 11:35 PM

Larry,

i hope the days get bearable

Bridget Shenachie
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since 2002-01-23

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Kansas USA

11 posted 2002-05-20 11:42 PM

My heart and prayers go out to you, kind friend. I don't know what to say other than God bless you and get you through...

Shenachie

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

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Melbourne, Australia

12 posted 2002-05-20 11:48 PM

Hello Larry

I have no doubt that you instilled many words of wisdom into your beautiful daughter and we all can learn from your love and dedication. My thoughts are with you.

Take care....Sue

Suetang

Midnitesun

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Gaia

13 posted 2002-05-21 01:30 AM

So, you watched Father Knows Best. But they never warned you about this. And this is something no parent should ever know anything about. Love and hugs to you, always.

HopeS
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14 posted 2002-05-21 02:08 AM

She is resting
it is not goodbye
you will meet again
in the heavenly sky
hugs Larry

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada

15 posted 2002-05-21 04:26 AM

I only have the one child, a daughter and I know that I don't really know the depth of your grief but my sympathies go out to you from the bottom of my heart! May your faith strengthen you to continue on and make a difference in the lives of all who are still there with you!

rwood
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Tennessee

16 posted 2002-05-21 06:19 AM

We could never be prepared for such heartache..I'm so sorry..

Soft hugs..
Reg

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

17 posted 2002-05-21 07:12 AM

These are soft and gentle and beautiful words for Ginger Michelle from a hurting heart...I pray you will feel the comfort and the compassion of our Lord...James

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

18 posted 2002-05-21 08:50 AM

Its so hard to say goodbeye, and this is one you should never have to do.
You courage is inspirational.
Hugs
Sandra

Kethry
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since 2000-07-29

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Victoria Australia

19 posted 2002-05-21 08:56 AM

Goodbyes are never easy and to say goodbye to a child is the hardest thing. Hang in there *Heart hugs*
Lynne

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Pilgrimage
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Texas, USA

20 posted 2002-05-21 04:05 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing either of my sons, I'm not sure I could survive it. You are in my prayers.

Nan

bsquirrel

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21 posted 2002-05-21 04:07 PM

Much support and love to you and yrs, Larry.

She said burn ... together.
-TON

Carolina
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since 2001-08-17

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Myrtle Beach, SC

22 posted 2002-05-21 04:25 PM

Larry,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my family's prayers. May God strengthen you, comfort you, and give you peace. Live in the faith and trust of knowing that you will one day be with her again in heaven. Your poetry to her is as beautiful as the angels singing to her in heaven.
May God Bless You

Lisa

Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa

Titia Geertman
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Netherlands

23 posted 2002-05-21 05:59 PM

That's because it's not supposed to happen.

Lay your head upon my shoulder
And let your tears flow free
I'll put my arms around you friend
You will not be alone you see

HUGS, 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

J
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since 2002-05-19

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UK

24 posted 2002-05-21 06:40 PM

My word.
this has truly touched me deeply..... and i dont know what to say....
I am my fathers daughter, his youngest, i think his love for me is as yours is for your daughter, and I truly love him back. he is such an important person to me, he is in my life, and he who i look upto and i think that you must have been for your daughter.... such love is rare.
keep well and keep breathing, it's hard....
my thoughts
J

xxxx*v*xxxx

"so take this thing, make it sparkle and glow
it's much greater than we may ever know"- C&R Macdonald-
Runrig
taken from 'The Stamping Ground

msflame
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since 2002-05-21

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25 posted 2002-05-21 07:42 PM

very nice poem, is she your real daughter?
This has a sentimental touch to it that I find charming.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

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Michigan

26 posted 2002-05-21 09:04 PM

But don't let that image trick you,
There comes a time they fail the test.
Daddy's don't know anything,
About putting their kids to rest.

neither do mommies

a great deal of truth, beautifully written, Larry

~big sad hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Gentle Spirit
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27 posted 2002-05-21 09:13 PM

Larry, hugs and prayers my friend.....I am here... may the Lord give you and yours strength...

Like a red brick,
in a white wall
somebodies brush
forgot to paint...
lonely....(as sung by Tracy Lawrence..)

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

28 posted 2002-05-21 09:43 PM

Prayers to you and your family. ThisDiamond

cpalmer
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Phoenix, Az

29 posted 2002-05-24 05:54 PM

Oh Larry....

Larry C

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United States

30 posted 2002-05-24 11:39 PM

Thank you all this is utterly amazing.

msflame,
Yes my daughter died last Saturday afternoon at the age of 28.

Midnitesun

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Gaia

31 posted 2002-05-25 06:33 PM

Farewell, Ginger, may your next journey be as gentle as your stay on earth.

Larry C

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United States

32 posted 2002-05-26 03:45 AM

Kacy dear friend,
It will be...I know.

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