Honoring others
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Comment from Karyn2
This is so heart wrenching and my heart goes out to you and your for this tragic loss. How truly wonderful that 3 children gained life, that Trav's life and legacy goes on. What beautiful words of tribute you have penned. Blessings this Christmas when lived ones presence are missed. X
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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This is so heart wrenching and my heart goes out to you and your for this tragic loss. How truly wonderful that 3 children gained life, that Trav's life and legacy goes on. What beautiful words of tribute you have penned. Blessings this Christmas when lived ones presence are missed. X
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Karyn, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
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You are welcome Debi. Sorry for my typos though. I just realised there were a few. Xx
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
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Lol, it happens to all of us! 😘
Comment from nomi338
As difficult as dealing with this tragedy must be. I want you to stop for a second and consider Job and how his ten children were all killed at one time. Why were they killed, just so Satan could try to torture Job into cursing God. It did not work. My Bible tells me that all who die, especially innocent victims of unforeseen tragedies remain alive in God's memory. They will all live again in bodies and situations that will never cause them harm or injury ever again. God does not, cannot lie. Why? Because he has the power to accomplish anything he desires. You will see your loved ones again, and they will never fear death ever again.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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As difficult as dealing with this tragedy must be. I want you to stop for a second and consider Job and how his ten children were all killed at one time. Why were they killed, just so Satan could try to torture Job into cursing God. It did not work. My Bible tells me that all who die, especially innocent victims of unforeseen tragedies remain alive in God's memory. They will all live again in bodies and situations that will never cause them harm or injury ever again. God does not, cannot lie. Why? Because he has the power to accomplish anything he desires. You will see your loved ones again, and they will never fear death ever again.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Thanks Nomi, but as a human, I've had occasions to feel anger towards God. Not as often as people might expect, for as much as we have endured. But if we never get angry or hurt, I believe we lose contact w reality. Of course God doesn't do this to hurt us or cause pain, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. I lock all those painful things in a storage cabinet in the back of my brain, because if I unleash them, I will never be able to continue with my positive nature that I do try to keep. I know when I lock it up, I am more apt to keep satan out of my life. So I know what you were saying my friend, but when I write about those hardest times, I'm released from evil's curse.
It truly helps me get through things. And what I said in my poem. How could God be that cruel? That is a a few seconds of temporary insanity that does seem to leave within an hour or so. I'm afraid if I don't allow myself a chance to feel the pain, then my heart may harden. Jesus, shows that mourning is a perfectly normal process. Thanks for hearing me vent as it is a wonderful feeling when we count our blessings, and not concentrate on the negative but look for the good. And the best is to hear from a kind friend as yourself! ..
Lotsa love my friend!
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As righteous a man as Job was, he refused to let go of his integrity. He was forced to apologize to God because he lost sight of Gods glory and his loving kindness and care for his subjects. All caused by Satan's trickery.
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I agree with you. These were weak moments for me, but I did apologize to God for them as I always do, when my thinking is off track by painful moments. Thank you my sweet friend!
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One of the greatest gifts that God gives is his forgiveness, his mercy and his willingness to accept our regret for poor decisions. He is able to read our hearts and knows who is sincere and who is faking.
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Love you my sweet friend for your compassionate heart.
And a big brother when I need a little pep talk.
You are the best of both worlds.
If you have a chance, would you read that poem again?
And author's notes?
I just added the notes and changed the wording of the poem a day or so ago to make it easier to understand what happened..
I'd just like your opinion on how the ending is worded.
Comment from Carol Clark2
I'm so sorry for the loss of both Travis and Denny. It's wonderful that Travis was able to give to others, to change their lives so significantly. I hope knowing his organs live on in others gives you a measure of comfort and God's peace. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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I'm so sorry for the loss of both Travis and Denny. It's wonderful that Travis was able to give to others, to change their lives so significantly. I hope knowing his organs live on in others gives you a measure of comfort and God's peace. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Oh Carol, I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you my lovely friend for your sweet and compassionate words tor Travis's poem. I truly appreciate it, especially today.
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I understand about the dark cloud that envelopes the anniversary of his passing. We lost our grandson to SIDS at the age of 8 months, ten years ago. Those special dates are still a bit difficult. Prayers for God's comfort and peace (2 Corinthians 1:3-5).
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You are also in my prayers .
I added you as soon as I got your note about your grandson. That is a pain right up there w our children.
God be with you my dear dear friend!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is tear jerker.
I appreciate the bright color background instead a somber one.
This is unimaginable that a life can be taken so abruptly.
I love that the scholarship was set up in his name.
A beautiful memorial.
A beautiful memory.
Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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This is tear jerker.
I appreciate the bright color background instead a somber one.
This is unimaginable that a life can be taken so abruptly.
I love that the scholarship was set up in his name.
A beautiful memorial.
A beautiful memory.
Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Kitty, I can't thank you enough for the very lovely review of this poem for Travis, and your compassionate words. You are truly a sweetheart and I appreciate your kindness so much, my dear friend!.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
My sincere condolences, Debi, on the loss of your brother and
Travis. You did an awesome job with your contest entry. Even
if no contest had been listed, your poem was outstanding.
Everything meshed together into an memorable poem. The
pictures were precious. Yes, Travis was a Christmas bonus to
three individuals. A bonus didn't have to be money. He gave of
himself with love as the family did too by honoring his wish to
be an organ donor. Our words were well thought out and created
great imagery. The font and color scheme were perfect, too. I view
the background color to mean something regal, something above
everything else.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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My sincere condolences, Debi, on the loss of your brother and
Travis. You did an awesome job with your contest entry. Even
if no contest had been listed, your poem was outstanding.
Everything meshed together into an memorable poem. The
pictures were precious. Yes, Travis was a Christmas bonus to
three individuals. A bonus didn't have to be money. He gave of
himself with love as the family did too by honoring his wish to
be an organ donor. Our words were well thought out and created
great imagery. The font and color scheme were perfect, too. I view
the background color to mean something regal, something above
everything else.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Oh Jan, I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's (he was 47 years old) and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you my lovely friend for your sweet and compassionate words tor Travis's poem. And also for the gift of the six stars. I truly appreciate it, especially today.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a sad poem. I am sorry for your losses. I am glad the Travis could bring hope to sick kids about maybe going to heaven.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Hope you have nice Christmas.
Joan
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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This is a sad poem. I am sorry for your losses. I am glad the Travis could bring hope to sick kids about maybe going to heaven.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Hope you have nice Christmas.
Joan
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Oh Joan, I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you my lovely friend for your sweet and compassionate words tor Travis's poem. I truly appreciate it, especially today.
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You're welcome for the review.
Those words he heard are a hint the Heaven exists and we do see our loved ones again. They should be comforting.
Joan
Comment from Terry Broxson
Debi, you have written another beautiful poem. I am thinking this must be pretty hard to write, even with a healing hand and heart. Thank you for entering the contest. Look in your message box for a Christmas bonus. Terry.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Debi, you have written another beautiful poem. I am thinking this must be pretty hard to write, even with a healing hand and heart. Thank you for entering the contest. Look in your message box for a Christmas bonus. Terry.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Terry, I thank you so much for your compassion and kind comments. I just didn't know what I had to write about that could be a Christmas bonus and all I had to do was search way back in my mind in the storage closet of my brain, that I keep locked, and there it was. I guess I should visit there more often but that's where I keep all the painful parts of my life.
I did look in my message box and you did not have to be so generous Terry.
That was so kind of you and yes of course I appreciate it, but wow, so unnecessary. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my very sweet friend!
You remind me of a young man I used to know. (Since you read mine, I added a couple facts in my author's notes about my nephew, as he continued to help others with stored organs and Travis Pick Scholarship Foundation. Every yr it is getting bigger and bigger. Also, he went to a big school and was voted in the Senior Poll, the most giving and kindest senior boy, and that was before his death. Thanks again Terry for your kind generosity! And also for the six beautiful stars!
Comment from GWHARGIS
Omg. I'm in tears. Those middle of the night phone calls are the worst. I've never lost a family member to a car accident but lost several to drugs. Each one started with a phone call late at night. This was heartbreaking but his organs went to help others. Breathtaking honest. Gretchen
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Omg. I'm in tears. Those middle of the night phone calls are the worst. I've never lost a family member to a car accident but lost several to drugs. Each one started with a phone call late at night. This was heartbreaking but his organs went to help others. Breathtaking honest. Gretchen
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much Gretchen. I love the holidays, but a dark cloud passes over on the week of the anniversary every year. Actually today is the 7 year anniversary of Travis's death. On the 15th will be Denny's and he too was killed in a tragic crash; a snowstorm that he was driving in, on the freeway when the visibility was gone, and he drove head on into a tow truck that was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Nobody else was hurt, thank God. However it snapped and broke his neck. But the state trooper said that he said not to worry, that he heard our mother's voice calling him and he was going home to be with her. Those words were somewhat hard to hear, but still comforting.
Thank you my lovely friend for your sweet and compassionate words tor Travis's poem. Also I thank you for the six stars you gave this poem.
I truly appreciate it, especially today.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Debi, I know the pain and aguish of the loss of your brother and your nephew repeats itself each and every year. Their loss is a great today as it was then--maybe even greater when you realize all that is missed.
Your poem is heartfelt, albeit sad. Of special note:
She told about three ill teens; they too, wouldn't see diplomas
But Travis gave each one of them, Hope as a Christmas Bonus
(Love and hope are two of the greatest gifts of all.)
Handsome photos. Well done. Giving is the spirit of Christmas.
As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. M
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Hi Debi, I know the pain and aguish of the loss of your brother and your nephew repeats itself each and every year. Their loss is a great today as it was then--maybe even greater when you realize all that is missed.
Your poem is heartfelt, albeit sad. Of special note:
She told about three ill teens; they too, wouldn't see diplomas
But Travis gave each one of them, Hope as a Christmas Bonus
(Love and hope are two of the greatest gifts of all.)
Handsome photos. Well done. Giving is the spirit of Christmas.
As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. M
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Thanks Margaret, I appreciate your compassion. I didn't plan on using this but then realized that it was the perfect post for a bonus. After all, his death saved three lives and if that isn't a Christmas Bonus for three families, I don't know what would be. But I need to know if that was obvious that is what the Christmas bonus was his organs?
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this tragic contest entry with us. It's horrible when anybody dies but especially a child. This poem is well written and could feel the emotion. Prayers for your family. I know they are still hurting. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Thank you for sharing this tragic contest entry with us. It's horrible when anybody dies but especially a child. This poem is well written and could feel the emotion. Prayers for your family. I know they are still hurting. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
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Thank you Barb, 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.
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Yes, it did.
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Thanks, then I won't reword it.
