Get Well, Brooke!
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Comment from jlsavell
Good morning Gloria,
Leave it up to you to write such an uplifting and beautiful dedication to this incredible woman and inspirational talent.
Brooke is a strong woman in spirit and in fortitude. I have no doubt she will stand against this enemy with valor and success.
I do love how you interjected humor and one of the wonderful reasons why all of us connect to this beautiful woman. Her wit, her insight, her kindness, and her wisdom. As we also connect to you.
Thank you for sharing this gem.
Jimi
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Good morning Gloria,
Leave it up to you to write such an uplifting and beautiful dedication to this incredible woman and inspirational talent.
Brooke is a strong woman in spirit and in fortitude. I have no doubt she will stand against this enemy with valor and success.
I do love how you interjected humor and one of the wonderful reasons why all of us connect to this beautiful woman. Her wit, her insight, her kindness, and her wisdom. As we also connect to you.
Thank you for sharing this gem.
Jimi
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Just remembering how it went down, Jimi. I'm so gobsmacked by everything that's happened to Brooke and my hope is that all the letters and poems bring a smile to Brooke and her family.
You are terrific and I dig ya.
Gloria
Comment from Joy Graham
This beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes. You took me to a place where I could imagine Brooke was doing her thing of posting poetry and reviewing again. Gosh I miss her. Six stars to you for making me cry and for enjoying a visit with both of you!
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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This beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes. You took me to a place where I could imagine Brooke was doing her thing of posting poetry and reviewing again. Gosh I miss her. Six stars to you for making me cry and for enjoying a visit with both of you!
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Thank you so, so much, Joy. Thank you also for making this huge get well card available to all of us. I've always adored Brooke, so I have my selfish reasons for wanting her back with us. :)
Appreciation to you,
Gloria
Comment from Pantygynt
I have reviewed her a few times as she has mine but I haven't been here very long, never knew her in her prime. It's a horrible thing that MS. Way back in 1981 I raised a lot of money for them in the UK. My daughter has it now though thankfully not an aggressive form. Thanks for posting this to let everyone know. And here's wishing her a swift remission.
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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I have reviewed her a few times as she has mine but I haven't been here very long, never knew her in her prime. It's a horrible thing that MS. Way back in 1981 I raised a lot of money for them in the UK. My daughter has it now though thankfully not an aggressive form. Thanks for posting this to let everyone know. And here's wishing her a swift remission.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Hey PG. :) I've done a lot of volunteer work for the MS Society in Canada too. No one in my family has it, but certainly I have friends that do. Thanks for the four stars! You must really, REALLY like me. Ha.
Appreciation,
Gloria
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Sorry Gloria I meant to give you five. My cursor must have slipped I'll ammend that
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Yea, it's an easy enough repair. It's too bad that the comments only function isn't available anymore, because this is a get well card. Thanks for the update anyway. :)
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Its done 5 up cant go 6 havent got em.
Comment from Dean Kuch
This was such a nice, heartfelt tribute to Brooke, Gloria. I really enjoyed the almost conversational tone you utilized here in composing it. That really made it seem so much more sincere, honest and genuine. I've placed a candle on my profile page in her honor and in the hopes that many of the wonderful members here will drop by and leave a prayer or two for her.
Wonderfully written, great job! ~Dean
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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This was such a nice, heartfelt tribute to Brooke, Gloria. I really enjoyed the almost conversational tone you utilized here in composing it. That really made it seem so much more sincere, honest and genuine. I've placed a candle on my profile page in her honor and in the hopes that many of the wonderful members here will drop by and leave a prayer or two for her.
Wonderfully written, great job! ~Dean
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Thank you so very much Dean. I've learned a tremendous lot from Brooke and dearly miss her presence on the site. You are most thoughtful as always.
Thank you,
Gloria
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Good plot. Easy to follow story line. Plenty of smooth flowing action. Descriptive language well used throughout this story.
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Good plot. Easy to follow story line. Plenty of smooth flowing action. Descriptive language well used throughout this story.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 26-May-2015
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Brett, you are copy and pasting reviews. Why do you do that? I know you didn't read this because there is no story line. And I have also read your reviews that we can all read by going into your profile and checking comments. They are all the same.
Gloria
Comment from jmdg1954
I'm such an ass. I've been wondering why she hadn't reviewed any recent posts and I haven't seen any posts from her. Never did it dawn on me she would have taken ill.
Your poem magnifies the essence of Brooke and what she's meant to so many of us on this site.
I'm at a loss for words right now. Just pissed at myself.
Well done, Gloria.
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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I'm such an ass. I've been wondering why she hadn't reviewed any recent posts and I haven't seen any posts from her. Never did it dawn on me she would have taken ill.
Your poem magnifies the essence of Brooke and what she's meant to so many of us on this site.
I'm at a loss for words right now. Just pissed at myself.
Well done, Gloria.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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You John are never an ass. But you are really hard on yourself, so stop it. You're wonderful and Brooke is going to be thrilled to hear from you. I hope you write a haibun for her for the get well card. That would be greeeeeeeeat and bring a big smile to her face. Thank you so kindly for the sixth star.
Gloria
Comment from alexisleech
Another excellent poem dedicated to Brooke. I think this book is going to be vey popular because she has been so kind and helpful to everyone. As a fairly new grandmother, I've especially enjoyed her poems for children. I'm sure she'll be better soon and brightening our day again.
Alexis x
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Another excellent poem dedicated to Brooke. I think this book is going to be vey popular because she has been so kind and helpful to everyone. As a fairly new grandmother, I've especially enjoyed her poems for children. I'm sure she'll be better soon and brightening our day again.
Alexis x
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Alexis. I hope she reads all the well-wishes and graces us with her presence once more.
Appreciation
Gloria
Comment from Bill Schott
Nicely done, Gloria. I'm pretty sure the book will get filled up fast and be heavy with similar reflections. All of the items you mentioned I'd almost forgotten I learned from Brooke.
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Nicely done, Gloria. I'm pretty sure the book will get filled up fast and be heavy with similar reflections. All of the items you mentioned I'd almost forgotten I learned from Brooke.
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 27-May-2015
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Thank you so, so much Bill. Brooke was a big inspiration for me, so it was an honour to be in the get well card. I hope you were able to get your post transferred. Some things are easier than others. As always your comments and wishes are most appreciated.
Gloria
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Gloria this is an absolute treat and Brooke will love it as I do. She is such a valuable member of FS she is sorely missed. She not only writes great poetry but her reviews are always fair, intelligently written, to the point and helpful. I am so sorry to hear what the problem is. This is awful....what can I say. God bless Brooke. Love your great review and your copyca...Hmm - poems. Warm regards Dorothy xx
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Gloria this is an absolute treat and Brooke will love it as I do. She is such a valuable member of FS she is sorely missed. She not only writes great poetry but her reviews are always fair, intelligently written, to the point and helpful. I am so sorry to hear what the problem is. This is awful....what can I say. God bless Brooke. Love your great review and your copyca...Hmm - poems. Warm regards Dorothy xx
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Oh you know it, Dorothy. Brooke is a hugely valuable member of the FanStory family. I hope she reads all the wishes, poems and letters and will return to us when she is able. Thank you so much for your great review.
Appreciation
Gloria
Comment from danpald
Another poet comes to greet
The need of poets fair
The hospital will fill with flowers
as the poems do grow
As for today I cannot send
Two the limit they hold
But in review the other and you
Are now with poems again
Thanking the poets
Who write flowers to the sick
Especially when the poems she writes
Are full of flowers to admit
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Another poet comes to greet
The need of poets fair
The hospital will fill with flowers
as the poems do grow
As for today I cannot send
Two the limit they hold
But in review the other and you
Are now with poems again
Thanking the poets
Who write flowers to the sick
Especially when the poems she writes
Are full of flowers to admit
Comment Written 26-May-2015
reply by the author on 28-May-2015
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Oh dan you write the sweetest reviews. Always poetic, always spot on and always kind. Brooke is great woman and I hope all our thoughts bring a smile to her face.
Appreciation,
Gloria
