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For You Sawyer, (My 6000th post) Dedicated to his memory
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For You Sawyer, (My 6000th post) Dedicated to his memory |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Here I am What are the right words? I can’t say exactly... What am I doing? Where am I headed with this? Can I convey my feelings of this moment? Will they understand how this affects and touches me? It was just another program Or, so I thought until… Until I watched the struggles of life In a Children’s hospital. Tiny limbs, fingers, toes, Heartbreaking cries of pain and loneliness The starkness of a foreign room Brightness of lights Yet, there before me I saw something. Something very special. It touched me. Still does. I saw love, courage, commitment I saw tears, sadness, fear, pain, loneliness. I saw my cousin’s child dying… He was only nine when his last breath was let as he lay in his mother’s arms. He lived for nine wonderful years before… he left us. I read each day for weeks about him as Emails came, and tears flowed freely. As a bond was developed with a child Through words of a mother. I never knew his face, or their faces until… They told his story…. And as I watched his struggles, his pain A part of me died with him… As I cried with them…. Wednesday Night on ABC….there was a special called ICU….about a children’s hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. One segment of the program was of my cousin’s son, who had a bad heart…received a transplant and died weeks later from Pancreatitis (may be spelled wrong) …. It was very touching….I met him for the first time, via that program. I had never seen his face. His name was Sawyer Evans…..He was nine years old….He was just a little boy…. I dedicated a poem to him, gave it to his mother yesterday. I also dedicate this poem to him as well. My 6000th post at Passions. Pray for the children…. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Bless you dear friend. My heart is with you. What a lovely story this is, I'm so glad you shared it with us. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I knew there was a reason to stay around tonight, but I didn't realize I would need hankies for it... A most touching tribute, Sir... Our Good Knight of Passions... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Barry, oh my gosh, now I am flooding in tears, this is soooooo sad yet so beautiful, my heart goes out to you but I am relieved you got to know this wonderful cousins son of yours! (BIG HUGGGSSSSS) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is by far one of your best ever, CONGRATULATIONS ON 6000, your contributions and heart to us all is huge, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A lovely tribute, Barry... full of tears... and congratulations on 6000 fine posts. ~ hugs and tears and congratsLyra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Barry, I had forgotten that program started Wednesday night. I too wanted to tune into it. It's so sad to see a hurt, sick or dying child. This must have been a difficult write for you, and I commend you. Congrats on your 6000th post my friend. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Magnus. This is a very touching, and lovely poem. |
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alterego Member
since 2002-02-23
Posts 113Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
It is always so hard to accept that Life doesn't seem to understand time the way we do. We measure it in days, weeks, and years. Life measures Itself in what we do with it, whatever our given circumstances, and regardless of time alotted, and how we affect others. Short or long (in our terms), Life is, and will always Be. May God bless and comfort you and your family in your sorrow. Congratulations on your 6000th post - a beautiful memorial for your nephew. Sheila Create something infinite today - Smile!!! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
For everyone....the program is on every Wednesday Night at 9 P.M. (Central Time)(ABC channel) all this month.... There will be a short continuation of the part with Sawyer .... One of the Nurses decided to get pregnant and have a child....to replace a child she became very attached to (Sawyer) Thank You all for your kindness.... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry You have touched the place of remember for me with this...only nine...so young to die, and brave to be only a child. Congratulations, dear man, for this heart touch and for your poetry and thoughtful replies. So glad that you are part of this family!!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Barry, congrats on your 6000th!!! That is quite an accomplishment!! And the poem, well, all I can do it sit and pray...beautiful and touching, as only you could write. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Magnus, what a touching way to give tribute to Sawyer, and waht an outstanding way to commemerate, hope courage and life. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A beautiful and appropriate poem to mark your milestone with..a heart felt, tender tribute. Congrats on 6000 poet sir. God Bless the families who share in these losses. take care jm If all the tear drops went to heaven |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - this is so very touching to me, and beautifully written. I can see how this incident would affect someone. I lost my younger sister Marie when she was only four... BC |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This poem shows me how special you are, Barry. You care so much. I wish all children could be well, and safe. Hugs Sandra |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling heart this is so incredibly touching and such a perfect way to mark your landmark post. I knew 6000 was fast approaching and to this I very nearly missed it. I haven’t been around very much the last week of so, you probably wouldn’t have notices since I’m normally so quiet. Yes I know I lied, but you might not have noticed I wasn’t around quite so much Be that as it may, this is simply stunningly well written, perfect flow and the power and the feelings are exceptional. YOU did Sawyer, his mum and yourself proud darling heart because this is truly one of your utter best. Well done and congratulations on 6000, each and every one an absolute diamond  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
What a tender and wonderful tribute to Sawyer. Congrats on your 6000th. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Barry this does indeed touch me. It reminds me of a special I saw of doctors dedicating their time to go to Ecuador to help the children. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute with us, and reminding all of how the children mean so very much. May God comfort you and yours, and congrads on your accomplishment. somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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sigheyes Member
since 2001-04-25
Posts 323the winds of destiny |
Very touching writing. Peace to you and yours Magnus. |
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