Carol A. Hand
Dear Billie,
You are in my thoughts today
Perhaps it’s because the cup
you brought as a gift
on your visit to Montana
more than a decade ago
is holding the coffee I’m drinking
on this sunny August afternoon
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I miss you
and I know your daughter,
my beloved granddaughter, does too
I’m not sure if you can see
how kind and beautiful she is now
I promise to remind her
what a thoughtful loving father you were
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*
I send you thoughts of love and joy
May your spirit soar peacefully
like the eagle on the gift cup
that always reminds me of you
a kind and generous young man
who was deeply loved by all
who had the honor of knowing you
in the short time you were here
*
Voices from the Margins 
A beautiful remembrance of a loved one ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend. 💜
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A heart moving eulogy.
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Sha’Tara.
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I love the frame with the angelic presence, Zen-like filling of the gifted cup, and a soaring eagle against a deep-blue sky — and the actual sky itself.
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Thank you so much for such thoughtful, astute comments, Bill. The setting for the photo of the cup was a serendipitous inspiration. Somehow, it seemed so fitting…
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Serendipity expresses the intentions of the heart.
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Ah, such a lovely thought. 💜
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Thanks so much, Carol. Those seven words were also pure serendipity. 🙂
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I am so sorry for your loss Carol, and for your family. Prayers sent.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers, dear friend. 💜
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Carol, it’s good to be a grandparent. We get to be a step back, know the score and smooth things over. Sometimes we can do it with a smile or planting a clematis against the fence. I take my grandkids, every chance I get, up the creek that has been both hard and a saviour to our family. They see the same things that made us fall in love. I try to steer them from the tears. That is a beautiful picture of Billie and your granddaughter. Wishing you the best. Bob
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Dear Bob, thank you so much for sharing such important insights about being a grandparent, and for your kind words and blessings. Sending my best wishes to you, dear friend. 💜
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I am very sorry for your loss, I was not aware. Thank you for sharing a personal and tender moment. Warm wishes always.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Takami.
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“May your spirit soar peacefully”. How lovely your words are Carol. xxx
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Dear Nelly, thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments. 💜
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A wonderful tribute to your son, Carol and the pictures are so beautiful. Yes our time is so short and it is so nice to be inspiring one and all with love and kindness in this short span of our life. Thanks for this awesome share.
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Kamal, and for sharing such important insights. 💜
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Welcome 😊😊 😊 dear Carol at all times.
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What a beautiful tribute, dear Carol. So much love…❤️
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So many good ones, taken so young. So much sorrow, and yet, the memories of these wonderful beings lingers on and on, Thankfully!
Tears again, Carol! Dag nab it!;-)
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Thank you so much for your kindness, dear friend. 💜
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No, thank you, Carol, for keeping me in touch with the little bit of sanity I have left!
I was much older, wiser and stronger, when I was in my twenties,. Now, everything seems so difficult, so out of control.
And so your words, Carol, your love and wisdom, lighten my load, they give me some much needed light in this darkness. and some much needed peace.
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Thank you so much for such kind words, Dave. Your comments make me wonder if you see the light, wisdom, and beauty in the music you write, dear friend.
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Thanks, Carol!
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Previous commenters have said it all, Carol. I can but say I share their thoughts.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Mister Muse.
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Beautiful.
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Thank you! 💜
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touching reflection
on grieving love, Carol!
may joyful memories
continue.
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, David. 💜
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I’m sorry for your and your families loss. Your thoughts are so warm. It must be comforting for your granddaughter too, to hear them. hugs, Hanneke
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Dear Hanneke, thank you so much for your thoughtful, lovely comments. Sending hugs and best wishes. 💜
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So sad, Carol. xo
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Pam. 💜
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I can’t even imagine the pain of losing a child. It’s one of the things that sometimes keeps me up at night. Kudos to you for still finding the beauty in life, Carol. ❤️
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Amen
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