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The family tree
« on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:25pm » |
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When I was a child I marvelled at your stature and strength.
As I grew I explored and played on the ground near your roots, respecting your presence.
Later I began to climb in your branches, there was comfort there.
As I climbed higher and learned which branches were strong enough to support me, you gave me a new place to view the world from.
You changed with the seasons, and had a beauty that was unique to each one.
There was a period of time were I became indifferant and had more important things to do than to climb and sit in your branches with the wind slowly swaying me back and forth.
That didn't matter to you, you were still there when I needed you.
As I grew older and realized what was important in life, I would sit in the shade you provided from the sweltering sun and hold quiet, deep counsel with you.
And I began to notice the effects that time was having on you.
I always thought you would stay strong and straight, towering over everything else in the world, providing life, comfort and joy.
But now time has ravaged your body, but your soul and heart are still strong and pure.
Soon the tree will fall........ and all I will be left with are the memories.... plentiful as they may be, they just are not enough.
I sit in awe and wonder at all you have given out of love, never once asking anything in return, and am humbled by your heart and spirit.
I know you will find peace where you are going, you were a saint and angel here on earth and will be one of the brightest in heaven, of that there is no doubt.
There are many great people in this world who can never, through all of their accomplishments, touch a heart the way you have mine.
I love you Grandma and you will live on forever in my heart.
Hopefully I can still make you proud someday.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #1 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:34pm » |
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Thomas - what a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Have no doubt my friend that she knows how much she is loved.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #2 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:46pm » |
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Ah man
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #3 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:50pm » |
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That's is certainly it Thomas.
Unconditionally seems the only way they know how to love.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #4 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:51pm » |
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You make her proud with every breath and every day...
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #5 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:53pm » |
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on Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:25pm, thomas wrote:
Hopefully I can still make you proud someday.
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You just did.  
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #6 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:54pm » |
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Brother,
You were blessed to have had her in your life. That is very apparent. I'm sure she knows how you feel and I trust you will not leave anything left unsaid.
She, too was a very lucky woman to have had you for a grandson. All of us here know that.
If you ever need anything...please let me know.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #7 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 8:48pm » |
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Guess we're even now, you done made 'darlin cry.
Grandmothers are a special gift ane even though we may not get to have them as long as we would like, we still have those wonderful memories that nothing can ever take a way.
Take those memories, wrap yourself up in their warmth like a blanket on a cold winter night.
I'm so sorry.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #8 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 8:58pm » |
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I've been where you stand my friend, much love going out to all of you
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #10 on: Aug 3rd, 2005, 9:05pm » |
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Nice, very nice.
Most of mine weren't around for me but old Granda S. could make my day.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #11 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 1:21am » |
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on Aug 3rd, 2005, 7:54pm, Redd715 wrote:Brother,
You were blessed to have had her in your life. That is very apparent. I'm sure she knows how you feel and I trust you will not leave anything left unsaid.
She, too was a very lucky woman to have had you for a grandson. All of us here know that.
If you ever need anything...please let me know.
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Thomas bro
Read what Pegg said here
It says it all i believe
I have tears in my eyes reading your thread
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*Pegg i just had to copy your reply bc it said it all*
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #12 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 4:30am » |
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Thanks for sharing that with us Thomas
from a very sniffy snivelly me
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #13 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 6:50am » |
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*tears*
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #14 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 7:39am » |
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That was a beautiful tribute. I'm sure she knows how much you loved her.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #15 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 8:20am » |
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Trees
(Joyce Hilmer)
I think that I shall never see,
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed,
Against the earth's sweet-flowing breast,
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray.
A tree that may in summer wear,
A nest of robins in her hair.
Upon whose bosom snow has lain,
Who intimately lives with rain,
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #16 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 8:25am » |
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thomas...
That was awesome. I wish I could express myself that way.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #17 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 8:45am » |
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Beautiful, T. Just beautiful.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #18 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 9:22am » |
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Well Thomas I can't think of any better way to state it than that. I have to add it must be wonderful for the both of you to have been blessed by each other. Thanks bro!
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #19 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 9:57am » |
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Thomas when my Granma died I was very privileged to be the last one she spoke to. She said something to me that I will never forget:
"It's my time now but remember I'll not be gone. I will always be with you because I love you."
I knew then that love is not bound by time or space.
Love is real life.
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #20 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 10:02am » |
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I lost both my grannys in one year...I know how you are hurting...hang in there..
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #21 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 10:04am » |
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Thomas, I don't think you need to worry whether you made her proud or not. I'm sure that you did.
Best wishes,
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #22 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 10:08am » |
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on Aug 4th, 2005, 10:02am, aprilbee wrote:| I lost both my grannys in one year...I know how you are hurting...hang in there.. |
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #23 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 10:59am » |
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on Aug 4th, 2005, 10:08am, thomas wrote:
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sucks dont it??
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Re: The family tree
« Reply #24 on: Aug 4th, 2005, 11:20am » |
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Good words Thomas, good words to remind me how to appreciate those folks still living.
So sorry my friend!
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