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Sometimes you just see what is not there
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Sometimes you just see what is not there |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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I thought he was mentally ill Just well enough for the job in this environmental dumb where we can bring the things we don't want anymore He wasn't always friendly, lacking emotional expression shuffling around telling people where to put their stuff But I was wrong draw my conclusions too soon as a lot of us do sometimes I found out that day I had been fishing Dropped by and as a gentle gesture I offered him some fresh trout 'Thanks', he said, 'My son likes to fish too but he never catches trout. My wife and I will enjoy your gift'. I was surprised to learn that he was married even having a son And in the conversation that followed I learned he was ill all right, but not mentally, physically, he had Parkinson and I hadn't recognized the signs of slow movement the non emotional expression on his face No wonder he wasn't that friendly on his bad days And I felt ashamed We're some kind of befriended now He stamps half the amount where it should be full and I bring him trout once in a while Sometimes you just see what is not there Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (04-28-2005 07:48 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
hugging you for this write you have a wonderful heart, yanno? loveya, dutchie |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I have friends with Parkinson's, MS, are wheel-chair bound, and every morning that I get up hurting? I thank God I have the faculties I have... Thank you, Titia, for reminding us of our health! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Titia, don't be too hard on yourself. You didn't know. You are a good, kind hearted person. I'll vouch for that. Hugs my friend.  I think about you all the time. Even tried to send you an email. But, it keeps getting sent back. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Across all these miles, your kind heart touches us... and I'm proud to know you. *S* |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
hugs to ya and he, thanks goodness God knocks the sand outa our eyes, right? |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Titia It must have been just the right time for you to learn to see what IS there! Loved the honesty and lesson in this poem!  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sometimes you see what's not there and sometimes you don't see what IS there. Titia, you sweet lady, you had the sight to see what was there in the man and that's what made all the difference. You noticed his value and extended your hand in friendship and, as a result of that, you were able to see what wasn't visible before. In other words, you're a sweetheart  |
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