The Timecard
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Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This is simply divine. I will need to keep this brief since I cannot keep the tears in check that this wonderful expression of love and acceptance has evoked. Flawlessly written and completely captivating sum it up for me. This is truly worthy of all the praise and recognition it has received. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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This is simply divine. I will need to keep this brief since I cannot keep the tears in check that this wonderful expression of love and acceptance has evoked. Flawlessly written and completely captivating sum it up for me. This is truly worthy of all the praise and recognition it has received. Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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I'm back from my 48 hour whirlwind trip to Florida for Christmas to see my two sons and two grandchildren. Also behind me are the 80 hour work weeks of the past six weeks. Just going to sit back and relax with my coffee and FS.
Thank you for reading and sharing my story. John
Comment from robina1978
This is such an emotional story. A baby aspiring meconium can die. That is one of the saddest things to happen to a parent. Good that you visit her grave every year.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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This is such an emotional story. A baby aspiring meconium can die. That is one of the saddest things to happen to a parent. Good that you visit her grave every year.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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I'm back from my 48 hour whirlwind trip to Florida for Christmas to see my two sons and two grandchildren. Also behind me are the 80 hour work weeks of the past six weeks. Just going to sit back and relax with my coffee and FS.
Thank you robina for reading and sharing my story. John
Comment from Laura everly
Well written. A great message of a couple's faith in God. The positive image of having a guardian angel watching over all your family is a great witness for readers. Nice work.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Well written. A great message of a couple's faith in God. The positive image of having a guardian angel watching over all your family is a great witness for readers. Nice work.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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I'm back from my 48 hour whirlwind trip to Florida for Christmas to see my two sons and two grandchildren. Also behind me are the 80 hour work weeks of the past six weeks. Just going to sit back and relax with my coffee and FS.
Thank you Laura for reading and sharing my story. She has watched over us for many years, and hopefully will continue. John
Comment from Deniz22
You're breaking my heart. I'm weeping with you as I have learned from other's experience that the little one who stayed but a moment is loved as much as the others who remain.Truly, God has made each soul to be valuable and to influence others even if it be such a brief encounter as this one was. God bless you and your faimly, brother. Dennis
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2013
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You're breaking my heart. I'm weeping with you as I have learned from other's experience that the little one who stayed but a moment is loved as much as the others who remain.Truly, God has made each soul to be valuable and to influence others even if it be such a brief encounter as this one was. God bless you and your faimly, brother. Dennis
Comment Written 24-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2013
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She had looked over my three children all these years. She'll always be our angel. Thanks for you're time Dennis.
John
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Comment from LMacbeth
Your journey with your wife and unborn child ended so suddenly, and it is felt with your recount of the day. What you start with the time card and end with that same time card pull this together to show how this one important event impacted you. This was well written and allows one to experience your pain and heartache.
As parents we should not be the ones to bury our children, yet for some of us it is our destiny. To show others that no matter how, they why is out of our control. Our faith is what keeps us strong, and lets others see that it is something that can be survived, even if WE do not really feel that way.
You were blessed with three more children, and though the first is not physically with you, she will always be with you. You and your wife are special people and your children are blessed to have you as parents. I am sure that you will always remember Kristen at this moment in time, and this piece will be that time capsule for you.
Thank you for sharing this.
Now to find a tissue to dry my eyes. :)
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Your journey with your wife and unborn child ended so suddenly, and it is felt with your recount of the day. What you start with the time card and end with that same time card pull this together to show how this one important event impacted you. This was well written and allows one to experience your pain and heartache.
As parents we should not be the ones to bury our children, yet for some of us it is our destiny. To show others that no matter how, they why is out of our control. Our faith is what keeps us strong, and lets others see that it is something that can be survived, even if WE do not really feel that way.
You were blessed with three more children, and though the first is not physically with you, she will always be with you. You and your wife are special people and your children are blessed to have you as parents. I am sure that you will always remember Kristen at this moment in time, and this piece will be that time capsule for you.
Thank you for sharing this.
Now to find a tissue to dry my eyes. :)
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Never a birthday or a Christmas go by without us visiting her grave, planting a small flower, putting a balloon in the ground or a little trinket. For 32 years we have been doing that. Will do that till I pass on or move out of state... It's what we do as parents, correct.
Thank you for reading that for me, didnt want you to cry...
What does the L in your name stand for???!
John
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Lady Macbeth. She is one of my favorite characters of Shakespeare's.
I just felt your sadness and was reminded of my own. You are right about what we do as parents. My ex has my son's ashes and has not done anything with them. My son wanted what I want done...to have them spread over a body of water. That way when ever you pass by even a puddle you can throw a flower on it, and it would be as if you were putting flowers on my grave. My son adopted that one and that is what he had said to his dad one day.
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Well, I hope that you and your ex can come to an agreement one day for the sake of your son.
Okay, it's Monday, the dawn of a new week, I made a new "Lady" friend, lets put a smile on our face even though I'm headed to work and look at the bright side if everything... Later, John
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It is gloomy here, but I love my job, so it is good that I can smile all day long. I hope you have a fantastic week John.
I am glad to have a new friend!
Comment from gypsycaravan
Oh, John. Now you returned the favor. I, too, finished your story with tears in my eyes. How horrible for you and your wife. I can't even begin to imagine the grief, but I'm sure you can still feel the emotion of that day quite clearly. There is a bit of synchronicity going on here, too. The daughter I wrote about, Nancy, had her first child who also had MAS at birth. God's plan was good to us again, because he is now a wonderful 25 year old man about to become a father to a little girl on March 18. His wife is scheduled for a caesarean on that day. Please keep them in your prayers.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2013
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Oh, John. Now you returned the favor. I, too, finished your story with tears in my eyes. How horrible for you and your wife. I can't even begin to imagine the grief, but I'm sure you can still feel the emotion of that day quite clearly. There is a bit of synchronicity going on here, too. The daughter I wrote about, Nancy, had her first child who also had MAS at birth. God's plan was good to us again, because he is now a wonderful 25 year old man about to become a father to a little girl on March 18. His wife is scheduled for a caesarean on that day. Please keep them in your prayers.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2013
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I certainly will. Thanks for reading about my little angel.
John
Comment from Bobby Jo
This is beautiful and brings tears to my eyes. I can relate, the reason my daughter had to be on oxygen was because of the MAS. I'm so sorry she didn't live to see you smiling down on her. This is an amazing story of life beyond death. Thanks for suggesting I read this. Hugs!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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This is beautiful and brings tears to my eyes. I can relate, the reason my daughter had to be on oxygen was because of the MAS. I'm so sorry she didn't live to see you smiling down on her. This is an amazing story of life beyond death. Thanks for suggesting I read this. Hugs!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2013
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Bobby Jo, I had the opportunity to hold her and I still feel her in my arms to this date. Thanks for looking it up. I do appreciate it. John
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Isn't it amazing that one moment in time can have such an impact on our daily lives. I'm sure it is the most devestaing, yet blessing in your life. With so many emotions. You held the key between life and death. I believe when we experience this, their is something there that we just can't put into words no matter how hard we try. Amazing! Hugs and God Bless to you and your wife.
Comment from Joannforsberg
Wow.... elegant writing and heartbreaking moment in your life. I am so touched by the love you showed to your little girl in the short time she spent upon this earth. I am sitting here stunned, as the words are still sinking into my soul. Blessings, blessings, blessings to you and yours. Jo
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Wow.... elegant writing and heartbreaking moment in your life. I am so touched by the love you showed to your little girl in the short time she spent upon this earth. I am sitting here stunned, as the words are still sinking into my soul. Blessings, blessings, blessings to you and yours. Jo
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Thank you Jo for going back and reading this. Thirty-one years later we still go to the grave every March and Christmas. John
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What a gift and honor to her memory. It is so beautiful that you go at Christmas and her birth date. Blessings again, Jo
Comment from LovnPeace
This is so well written. I wasn't able to stop some tears from forming. God Bless. They probably shoudn't have left the labor go so long. Only your faith kept you from bitterness I'm sure. Blessings dear brother in Christ. Barbara
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2012
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This is so well written. I wasn't able to stop some tears from forming. God Bless. They probably shoudn't have left the labor go so long. Only your faith kept you from bitterness I'm sure. Blessings dear brother in Christ. Barbara
Comment Written 14-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2012
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Barbara... Thank you for going back to read this and for the wonderful review. I had to go back and read it myself, needless to say, I cried. It's all good. Bless you, john
Comment from Sasha
This is deeply moving and heart wrenching. The loss of a child is something you never get over, how cold you? This is beautifully written and filled with marvelous emotional imagery that brought tears to my eyes. Excellent work with this one and wonderful entry for this month's contest.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011
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This is deeply moving and heart wrenching. The loss of a child is something you never get over, how cold you? This is beautifully written and filled with marvelous emotional imagery that brought tears to my eyes. Excellent work with this one and wonderful entry for this month's contest.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2011
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Thank you for taking a look at it and for your kind words. I certainly appreciate it, John
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When I get a chance, I will take a look at more of what you have written.