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Comment from jmdg1954
This deserves a six star from me, but I'm out, I'm sorry.
Honestly, it wasn't till the last line that I started to cry. And i am not ashamed.
Your nephew deserves a medal for giving three other youngster a chance!
May God bless. John
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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This deserves a six star from me, but I'm out, I'm sorry.
Honestly, it wasn't till the last line that I started to cry. And i am not ashamed.
Your nephew deserves a medal for giving three other youngster a chance!
May God bless. John
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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John, thanks for the very compassionate words for my Travis poem. It was the only thing that I could name for my Christmas Bonus Post, and while writing it I realized what a bonus it was!! The virtual six means as much! Thanks my dear friend !
Comment from Earl Corp
I'm sorry for your losses. Another comfort you can take away from is it he lives on in the organs he donated. I don't know if you have read any of Dr. Ricky's work but he went through the same thing with his son.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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I'm sorry for your losses. Another comfort you can take away from is it he lives on in the organs he donated. I don't know if you have read any of Dr. Ricky's work but he went through the same thing with his son.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2022
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Earl, thanks for the very compassionate words for my Travis poem. It was the only thing that I could name for my Christmas Bonus Post, and while writing it I realized what a bonus it was!! I will have to talk to Ricky about that. Thanks my dear friend !
Comment from Pam (respa)
-I am sorry for your loss, Debi.
-Thanks for sharing the photos, notes, and poem.
-I can see why you chose the song you did, too.
-I appreciate you sharing the story of your nephew and brother.
-I can't imagine the pain that everyone in your family felt,
but what a wonderful thing Travis did to save others.
-He sounds like a wonderful young man.
-I like the ending with "Hope as a Christmas Bonus."
-A very good entry for the contest; good luck!!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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-I am sorry for your loss, Debi.
-Thanks for sharing the photos, notes, and poem.
-I can see why you chose the song you did, too.
-I appreciate you sharing the story of your nephew and brother.
-I can't imagine the pain that everyone in your family felt,
but what a wonderful thing Travis did to save others.
-He sounds like a wonderful young man.
-I like the ending with "Hope as a Christmas Bonus."
-A very good entry for the contest; good luck!!
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Oh Pam. I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you my lovely friend for your sweet and compassionate words tor Travis's poem. I truly appreciate it, especially today.
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You are very welcome, Debi. These things are so hard to write, but you have a lovely way with words. I hope that as you write them, it helps ease the pain. Anniversaries such as these are hard enough, but before holidays makes it more so. Even though the words from the policeman were hard to here, it's also amazing your brother had the presence of mind to say them, and that they were relayed to you. The least we can do here is share compassion and caring. I am glad you are here to share and have many shoulders to lean on.
Comment from Aussie
I guess they are together in heaven now. We never know the why, but god holds them in his arms. You still grieve on the anniversary of their passing. Such a sad, sad time at Christmas. Still, they watch over you, love you and will see you again. K xx
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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I guess they are together in heaven now. We never know the why, but god holds them in his arms. You still grieve on the anniversary of their passing. Such a sad, sad time at Christmas. Still, they watch over you, love you and will see you again. K xx
Comment Written 08-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Oh Aussie, yes I do. I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you so much my lovely friend, for the comforting and compassionate words, and also for your gracious gift of six stars. It felt good to talk about it a little. Thank you for that too.
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Shalom my friend.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem. But heart wrenching . So so sad. Your poem has a great flow and rhyme. Very beautiful photos . Sweet looking children. Sorry for your loss. So tragic.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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This is a beautifully written poem. But heart wrenching . So so sad. Your poem has a great flow and rhyme. Very beautiful photos . Sweet looking children. Sorry for your loss. So tragic.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Joanne, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. Also I thank you for your gracious gift of six stars. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
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Your very welcome my friend
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Your so welcome my friend 🙂
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A very sad story but with a poignant life-giving ending for other families. Beautifully presented poem Debi, about a family who put their arms around each other in strength and love. Best wishes to all of you, and thank you for sharing.
Valda
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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A very sad story but with a poignant life-giving ending for other families. Beautifully presented poem Debi, about a family who put their arms around each other in strength and love. Best wishes to all of you, and thank you for sharing.
Valda
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Valda, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
What a precious end to your story. I'm so sorry for your loss of both brother and nephew. It's good that by his generosity a part of him continues to live.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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What a precious end to your story. I'm so sorry for your loss of both brother and nephew. It's good that by his generosity a part of him continues to live.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Verna I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
Comment from Paul McFarland
I'm sorry that you had to experience a loss such as that, Debi. I was glad to see that Travis was involved in organ donation. I am a great believer in that program. Have a merry Christmas and happy new year.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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I'm sorry that you had to experience a loss such as that, Debi. I was glad to see that Travis was involved in organ donation. I am a great believer in that program. Have a merry Christmas and happy new year.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Paul, I can't thank you enough for the very kind review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are so thoughtful and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Debi, this brings tears to one's eyes. I am sure that many people have this very tragedy around the holidays. I think you have brought lots to think about in this poem. God Bless!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Debi, this brings tears to one's eyes. I am sure that many people have this very tragedy around the holidays. I think you have brought lots to think about in this poem. God Bless!
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Rosemary, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
Comment from Marienkiefer
A very moving piece, where the writer gently reminds readers to appreciate life, that people live on not only through memory but also from how they had and continue to have impact on people, long after they have gone.
-The writer has done great job of recounting a tragic event, what the person meant and how a family and community continues to honour his memory and good deeds.
Beautifully crafted.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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A very moving piece, where the writer gently reminds readers to appreciate life, that people live on not only through memory but also from how they had and continue to have impact on people, long after they have gone.
-The writer has done great job of recounting a tragic event, what the person meant and how a family and community continues to honour his memory and good deeds.
Beautifully crafted.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Marien, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
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My pleasure, Debi. You are a wonderfully kindhearted, person. I admire you and your writing greatly. All the best, my friend.
Marienkiefer🌸