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Re: Just popped onto this one (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Oh, Michael, how lovely to see a comment on this old essay. Having it made by you, even made it more special. I remember when your dad died. Wasn't giving him his eulogy one of your most special moments in your life? Though it was hard to do, it was my pleasure.
Thanks so much for surprising me this morning!
Deb~
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Aug 17 '05
5:07 am PDT
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Just popped onto this one (Reply to this comment)
by PaySo
going to the members corner and this came up right under my wife's entry for that W/O. The points you made about your Dad really struck me, since my Dad entered his new life last year. I was able to see and speak with him the day before he died,(a special trip to California). and I delivered his eulogy as well.
God works in wondrous ways, God bless you real good, Deb~
Michael (PaySo)
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Aug 16 '05
11:18 am PDT
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Re: What a beautiful essay. (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Oh Patricia!
I didn't realize that you had not read this one. I am glad that you did, as it tells you just a little bit more about me. isn't this fun, looking up the oldies, but goodies?
You are a peach!
Deb~
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Jan 08 '05
8:42 am PST
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What a beautiful essay. (Reply to this comment)
by PPerky1954
Why haven't I read this before? A beautiful and well written essay and a very nice tribute to your dad. I am glad you had time to spend with him before he passed away.
I am glad you surprised me by reading my old Mousetrap review because I decided to do the same and found this wonderful review about you.
It shows in the things you do that you like to please people, you always leave uplifting comments. That is a good idea to look for a positive thing about each person you see, I think I will try doing that too.
Hugs...
Patricia
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Jan 07 '05
6:48 pm PST
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This is (Reply to this comment)
by sj1and0
a nice write off too that I think I might want to be a part of.
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Nov 07 '04
6:08 am PST
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Re: I am...... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
How very kind of you to read this and leave such a lovely remark. Dad's are special, aren't they?
My best,
Deborah~
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Jul 09 '03
4:51 am PDT
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I am...... (Reply to this comment)
by MariaLynn
very sorry about your father and the fire and all. I had a hard time with my dad and mom's death,so I can share some of your grief. Take care.........Reva
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Jul 08 '03
6:23 pm PDT
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Re: I suffer from the same... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Dear Soul Sister~
Thanks so very much for looking up this little essay. So very nice of you to take the time to comment.
My best,
Deborah~
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Jun 02 '03
7:53 am PDT
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I suffer from the same... (Reply to this comment)
by marybatson
high expectation affliction. It sucks when those who you most expect to come through ~ don't. As I was reading this paragraph I found myself nodding along thinking, ohmygosh we could be long lost twin sisters.
"Today, I find myself angry with The Church, specifically with Priests, but certainly not with God. Going to church gives me a sense of comfort, but I never pray along with the congregation."
I'm right there with ya. I did the parochial thing through high school.
I enjoyed getting to know you, and thank you for sharing a part of you. Take care.
Mary
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May 30 '03
11:44 pm PDT
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Re: thanks for sharing! (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Thank You, Karen, for your sweet comment! I plan on seeing them all in the future! :)
Deborah~
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May 13 '03
4:11 am PDT
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thanks for sharing! (Reply to this comment)
by Barefooter
So sorry for the loss of your father and the siblings you never knew. :(
Karen
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May 12 '03
6:16 am PDT
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You're Now On My WOT! (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
I put you there as I was reading about your dad.
My own dad has Parkinson's, and, right at this time, they're doing a procedure to get a feeding tube (G.I. tube) in his stomach because tests show that there's too much of a risk that food will go to his lungs instead of his stomach at this time.
We're hoping that a combination of prayer, love, and therapy will get him stronger, because he does love food.
But, right now, it's most important to get him nourished as well and as safely as possible.
Please keep him in your prayers.
You're only the Princess of Junk--but I'm the Queen Of Junk!!!
Hugs!
AJ :o)
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Apr 19 '03
7:20 am PDT
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Well Met! (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
Thanks for all the wonderful insights. And I think we may have more in common than a mutual addiction to chocolate! For instance, there's the addiction to travel, and there's the pride in our families.
Take care,
Darla
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Apr 18 '03
1:49 am PDT
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Re: I loved your review (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Marina~
Thank You so much for stopping by. I see that you are new here. Welcome. I will go take a look at your profile soon.
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 17 '03
11:23 am PDT
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I loved your review (Reply to this comment)
by marina_2003
I loved your review. Thank you for sharing!
I found your #12 particularly interesting. I will try that some time soon...
Best of luck with everything.
Marina
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Apr 17 '03
10:57 am PDT
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Re: Hi Deborah~ (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Katy~
So nice of you to write your kind words. The fire with my siblings happened in Wood River, Il. Could that be the same? I try to read as much as I can, and like you, I always feel like I am behind.
With Heartfelt Thanks!
Deborah~
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Apr 15 '03
9:18 pm PDT
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Re: I Have Goosebumps..... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
I am not sure how strong I am, sometimes "Love" just allows you to do things you never thought possible. Your remarks touched my heart!
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 15 '03
9:18 pm PDT
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Re: Hi Deborah~ (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
P.S. Katy........
So sorry about your first loves death. You were much too young to have had to experience that loss!
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Apr 15 '03
9:18 pm PDT
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Re: I Have Goosebumps..... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
I am not sure how strong I am, sometimes "Love" just allows you to do things you never thought possible. Your remarks touched my heart!
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 15 '03
9:17 pm PDT
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Re: Hi Deborah~ (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Katy~
So nice of you to write your kind words. The fire with my siblings happened in Wood River, Il. Could that be the same? I try to read as much as I can, and like you, I always feel like I am behind.
With Heartfelt Thanks!
Deborah~
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Apr 15 '03
9:15 pm PDT
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I Have Goosebumps..... (Reply to this comment)
by kbolton72
What a strong soul!! This review made me not only cry with you, but laugh with you as well. I too am terrified of birds...I love #12 ~it says alot about you. I feel that you were a gift from your siblings to your parents. Thank you for sharing!!
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Apr 15 '03
8:48 pm PDT
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Hi Deborah~ (Reply to this comment)
by katybrighteyes
I've seen your name popping up all over the place around Epinions (ever since you wore that red, "new" tag), and am just now getting to know you. I'm so far behind in reading, I don't think I'll ever catch up. Currently I'm trying to cover all those who participated in this W/O, and I'm glad to see you joined in!
I felt every emotion as I read your piece. About the sun coming through the rain at your father's funeral... the same thing happened last year at my uncle's funeral, and years ago at the cemetery where my first love was buried (he drowned when I was 19). It's an amazing and beautiful thing, isn't it? I'm glad you "caught" the moment.
My heart skipped a beat when I read about the fire. A family who lived down the street from us when I was a teenager had the same thing happen. I wondered at first if those parents weren't yours. My heart goes out to your family, and especially your mom & dad. I can't imagine anything worse than that.
"I have no idea why anyone might be interested in the above."
This was more interesting than you could imagine. Thanks for sharing,
Katy
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Apr 15 '03
8:36 pm PDT
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Re: I just think you are... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Thanks, Elaine! The feeling is mutual!
Deborah~
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Apr 15 '03
11:11 am PDT
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I just think you are... (Reply to this comment)
by misc_el
one neat lady...I admire you.
I am a very positive person. I play a little game with myself as I walk down the streets of Chicago. Each person I pass, I think of something positive about them. I find by thinking positive thoughts, positive energy comes my way.
I try to smile at everyone I pass, look people in the eye and speak if I have the chance even, I do the old Zig Ziggler thing turning a positive into a negative bla bla bla... just by being a positive.
I believe it works, because one day I was being a negative and a man smiled at my on my walk out and very brightly said "have a good evening" and I felt better.
Nice to learn more about you, it's hard making it down the list of what 160 or so people huh?
Sorry I didn't get to you sooner.
Xo
Elaine
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Apr 15 '03
9:54 am PDT
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Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Stephanie~
Now I didn't say I loved those years of nuns and daily mass, but I must admit, they helped form the person who I am today! I appreciate your time in reading and stopping to write a comment!
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 14 '03
9:34 am PDT
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by dramastef
My husband and I were just discussing our junk drawer issues... We have far too many of them!
I always wonder when I hear people disparaging their catholic school years. I knew I'd eventually find someone who, like myself, is grateful to have been given an education in a parochial school. The nuns were hard, but underneath it all, they loved us!
Thank you so much for sharing!
~Stefanie
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Apr 14 '03
8:46 am PDT
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Re: Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Lou:
I could not take care of 20 kids! My one was difficult enough for me. I love to think and write about my father. He deserves the attention! You were most kind to read and write your lovely note!
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 10 '03
2:12 pm PDT
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Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
I was very touched by you remarks concerning your father Deborah. Giving a loved one permission to die is one of the hardest things you can do., but I think you were and are the angel in your Mother & Fathers life, and the sun shining through the stained glass was his way of letting you know that! My Mom has a thing she says from time to time..." One Mother can take care of 20 kids...but 20 kids have a tough time taking car of one Mother" I like to prove her wrong...it sounds like you do as well.
As for the messy drawers,procrastination...dance it all away!
And yes...it was a really interesting read!
Lou
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Apr 10 '03
1:47 pm PDT
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Lovely story... (Reply to this comment)
by Don_Krider
Deb,
I was especially touched by your story about your father --- I know that must have been hard to experience and to write about. I enjoyed your essay very much and thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
Don :)
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Apr 10 '03
1:22 pm PDT
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Re: Hi (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Thanks, Drew!
I guess that I treated my Father's death as I would like to be treated. I still miss him after 4 years! I appreciate your note.
Deborah~
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Apr 10 '03
7:12 am PDT
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