Comment from Heather Knight

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Debi. I also lost my kid sister four years ago so I can relate. But losing your nephew as well... that's too much.
Sending lots of hugs.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I hope writing about it has helped a tiny bit.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022

Thank you Heather, for the very compassionate comments. I appreciate them very much. This was a hard one for me to write. But I entered Terry's contest, not knowing what my Christmas Bonus could be, and after I prayed, as I so often do before I write, God reminded me of this Christmas Bonus, where Travis's death saved three lives. So can I ask if this was obvious that his was the bonus? The organ donation to help three others live? I never come right out and say I it, but was hoping it was
obvious. Thanks again my wonderful friend.

reply by Heather Knight on 06-Dec-2022

Hi again Debi,
Yes, it was obvious. It won't make your pain disappear, but at least now you know he didn't die in vain.
My sister also donated her organs. x

Comment from Teri7

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Debi, This is a very well written contest entry for the Christmas Bonus event. These are so sad words you have penned. I hope this is not true, if it is I am so sorry this happened. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022

Thank you Teri, for the very compassionate comments. I appreciate them very much. This was a hard one for me to write. But I entered Terry's contest, not knowing what my Christmas Bonus could be, and after I prayed, as I so often do before I write, God reminded me of this Christmas Bonus, where Travis's death saved three lives. So can I ask if this was obvious that his was the bonus? The organ donation to help three others live? I never come right out and say I it, but was hoping it was
obvious. Thanks again my wonderful friend.

Comment from Sarah Das Gupta

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This is in many respects a tragic poem about unbelievable loss. The poet expresses this with great honesty and bravery. However, the poem ends on a note of hope as her nephew's organs give others hope of life!

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022

Sarah, this even feels unbelievable to us. I actually wrote about this once before in a 5-7-5 poem a while ago and I think it too is called Travis. But yes, almost unbearable as this boy was such a wonderful kid. And was good to everyone and never said a bad word about anyone. I miss him and my brother very much. Thank you for your compassion and getting that he gave of himself on his drivers license saying that he was an organ donor. We are proud of him.

reply by Sarah Das Gupta on 06-Dec-2022

I can't think how I would deal with such a tragedy.

Comment from royowen

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Such a tragic loss dear Debi. After losing his dad a year earlier, this very handsome young man taken so early. You've had enough tragedy in your life Debi, I'm so sorry, the dear boy had not really tasted life. Beautifully written dear girl, blessings, may the Lord bring peace to all, excellent job, blessings Roy

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022

Thank you Roy for the very compassionate comments. I appreciate them very much. This was a hard one for me to write. But I entered Terry's contest, not knowing what my Christmas Bonus could be, and after I prayed, as I so often do before I write, God reminded me of this Christmas Bonus, where Travis's death saved three lives. So can I ask if this was obvious that his was the bonus? I never come right out and say I it, but was hoping it was
obvious. Thanks again my true and wonderful friend.

reply by royowen on 06-Dec-2022

That?s a wonderful bonus Debi

Comment from lyenochka

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This is so sad, Debi! But I appreciate you sharing this tragic story because in it, you still share about the Hope we have in Jesus Whose birth we celebrate on Christmas. Just as I wait for a funeral this Christmas. But we know our Hope is in Jesus Who conquered death for us.
Best wishes in the contest!

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022

Thank you Helen, for the very compassionate comments. I appreciate them very much. This was a hard one for me to write. But I entered Terry's contest, not knowing what my Christmas Bonus could be, and after I prayed, as I so often do before I write, God reminded me of this Christmas Bonus, where Travis's death saved three lives. So can I ask if this was obvious that his was the bonus? I never come right out and say I it, but was hoping it was
obvious. Thanks again my true and wonderful friend. And Helen, I just got the notification that you gave me membercent on this poem. Thank you Sweetheart from the bottom of my heart.