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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A toy bear accompanied this poem written for cousin, Rosemary, who lost husband, Sam, in '96 and only child, Timmy,10, this Halloween to cancer. Empty Chairs As holidays roll around Empty chairs are too often found Stirring that void in ones heart Where loved ones held a great part When Mary saw Jesus' empty tomb (God's son, who grew in her womb) She knew He had arisen From torchered bodily prison. Our prayer for this bear on a chair Is for comfort in your despair- Remembering Jesus 'bears' all things And Sam's so proud of Timmy's wings. [This message has been edited by sandgrain (edited 11-21-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A sad and reflective little poem. Joyce |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
So many of you prayed for Timmy, Rosemary and Nana when I posted "Cancer AGAIN?" I just want you to know Rosemary's been so very strong throughout Timmy's 3 surgeries and year and a half of chemo. The huge tumor on his spine appreared nonexistant early this summer so a couple months later, his tubes were removed and he so enjoyed a fun summer and returned to school this fall. Headaches began and a cancerous brain tumor was found. He had a seizure Halloween eve after dinner and died the next day. His wake and funeral had an outpouring of hundreds...classmates, teachers, nurses, doctors, firemen, family, neighbors and friends. He touched lots of lives in 10 short years. |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
There are many empty chairs at holiday meals. This story of this child's life really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this. May God bless you and give you His peace. Wanda |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Rae, This is so thoughtful of you! You are a true and caring friend showing care as well as hope & consolation. God bless you in your deliberate acts of kindness and bless your friend as well in the disquieting of her soul to fo on, being remind of your chair filling bear- that Love bears all things! David |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
That's very touching. And you're very kind. It's amazing how 10 years have touched so many hearts. Bless you. I wish you and your friends will feel better over the sorrow. Elizabeth Vivian ~The first two cup of tea is to throw away; what remains is the best of all. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Such a heart-wrenching poem. I lost my only grandson just before his 10th birthday, so I can understand in a way, what you are feeling. Thank you for sharing this with us. Betty Lou Hebert |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Joyce- Thanks for reading and responding Wanda-Indeed, there are so many empty chairs this year as the holidays come. David-Thank you. Just a small way to let Rosemary know we care how she feels. Elizabeth Vivian- Glad you took time to read and respond with kind wishes. Thank you. Trillium- I'm sorry for your loss that helped you closely identify with this. I'm thankful you shared that. Bless you. |
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