Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

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I'm so sorry that Paul has been taken back into hospital and pray that he'll be discharged again soon. I think he hasn't been well for a little while and it's to his credit that he has been so visible and active during his time on FS. Belatedly, I should like to wish this lovely gent a very happy birthday for yesterday. Thank you to you too, Debi, for posting this fine and informative verse as a tribute to him. I've no doubt that he will be very proud. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Debbie, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again, my dear friend! Love, Debi

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

It almost seems that it was by God's design that he brought Paul into this world on what we celebrate as Christ birthday, and that Paul would go on to become a minister of music in his church. I wish him a very happy birthday. My oldest daughter was born on Christmas Day as well.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Pat, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for not only sharing this birthday tribute to such a wonderful man as Paul. I was praying for him and even told him to take care of himself and not to overdo. I will up my praying for this amazing man and will certainly send him a birthday wish.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Hi there Barb, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from Paul Manton

Exceptional

Thank you for this kind and detailed resume of my life and work. I'm aware that I gave you a difficult set of choices, but a 500 word poem is the wrong way to go - and the Merry Go Rhyme is perfect.
I'm sorry that I didn't have enough time to suggest more music, but I was on my way back to hospital at the time. You did brilliantly to organize it so well. Some really lovely touches.
Thank you.
Love from Paul

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Paul, you have completely made my day? heck you made my month with your lovely words. I thank you with all my heart! Simplifying it didn?t make it easier to write because I still didn?t want to miss any really important facts about you, so I didn?t want to cheat you of that. But it made it easier for those to read and see what I see in you: a loving, kind and wonderful man who is like a big brother to so many here. Thank you for letting me know you are ok, and thank you for being ok. Also for this gracious review. You are a special man, Paul. Not by your details of your life, but how you treat others in your life. God Bless you and my prayers continue for you to keep getting better. Love, Debi

reply by Paul Manton on 26-Dec-2023

Yes, please continue tom pray for me Debi. I have a lot of readjusting to do after becoming a 'bag wearer'. As long as it's not too uncomfortable, with all its little straps, no one will notice it. But psychologically it is a a change of life. I cannot express the details of what happened without upsetting many, but I am fortunate to have survived. Thank you, Lord.
Paul

reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Please rest and know that I am for sure not diminishing what you are going through. I have been thanking God since I heard from you. And as someone who just two weeks ago the doctors were still not sure my treatments from Mayo had worked, I understand the fear that comes with all of it. I was given another chance with the news of remission for six months hopefully, so I truly understand. Please take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers daily. God Bless, dear friend.

reply by Paul Manton on 26-Dec-2023

I am not forgetting you, Debi - I am only one of many. Much love, Paul

reply by the author on 27-Dec-2023

Hey you! Just checking to see how you are doing. You have a great support team here and I hope you always know that. Lots of prayers coming your way, my very dear friend!

reply by Paul Manton on 27-Dec-2023

Yes! Read the lovely comments. And, how are you too? Still have the effects of shock - very tired, but no more pain at last! Prayer is always welcome. Lots of love from Paul

Comment from Daylily

Excellent

Our hearts go out to Paul as he struggles with his health. This beautiful tribute, posted on his birthday, is very special. His talents and compassion have helped many people. I pray he will recover soon!

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Hi Lily, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from nomi338

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There are some among us that it appears life chooses to abuse. To them I say, fear not because the God of love chooses those same ones to honor and cherish as they need it most. There is coming a day when no resident of the land will say I am sick. (Isaiah 33:24). It is promised and it will take place.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Nomi, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come, my dear BBB. Love, Debi

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

Here is hoping Paul is recovering. While Paul has only been on FS for a short time, he has quite a few followers with his posts. Your poem gives his fans an even greater in-depth knowledge of a intelligent, talented and gracious man.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Hi there Mary, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from JSD

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Aww, Debi, I am unusually out of sixes. Sorry. This is a gorgeous tribute to my Finchley Friend, my newest friend in life who I am so glad to have met through FanStory. You have touched beautifully on his amazing life. Let's hope everything turns out fine for him and he can get back to writing soon. Thank you again. x

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Hello John, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from Wendy G

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Thank you for writing a fine and caring poem for Paul, a lovely gracious and godly Christian man. I was in touch with him yesterday, so I am horrified to learn that he has gone back into hospital with further complications. I'll continue to pray.
Wendy

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Wendy, if I remember right, you have a birthday in January. Anytime from now until maybe the week before, could you send me a little information about yourself? Family, info about your life, career, hobbies. Things that the family loves to hear, especially the grandkids love to see their names in a poem. Also if you could send me a few of your favorite songs with the singers. To either my email, Debipm@icloud.com or by pm. It is up to you.
I look forward to writing for you, as I do think so much of you.

I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi

Comment from Navada

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Thank you so much for this lovely tribute, Debi, and for updating us about Paul's health situation. I have really enjoyed reading the beautiful lullabies and other musical items he has been posting recently in the lead-up to Christmas. Let's all keep praying that he recovers very soon.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023

Navada, I appreciate your very kind words for Paul and his poem. I know that he is enjoying all the well wishes from all the people. Thank you again and I wish you all the best in the New Year to come. Love, Debi