Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

To lose someone you love and care about is always so very difficult.
Even with al Sandra's friends nearby her lose must be difficult to bare.
You are so kind dear Debi so write such a lovely poem.
Lisa

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hey Dear Lisa! I lost two brothers, both in their forties and it still hurts to this day. I think it helps when there are those who know just how it feels.

Thanks so much for your kind words for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

reply by Lisasview on 15-Nov-2023

You are so welcome... I hope you ar feeling better... I decided to have a full knee replacement in January.
Yikes...

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

You won't be sorry. I had both my knees done last summer when they did a total reconstruction legs surgeries on me. Two different ones, but before that I had been in a wheel chair for ten years because of what my lupus was eating away at my body so bad. So six months of in home therapy and I am walking again. Slowly, but walking. You will be so happy you did it. They won't do both at one time tho, right?

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Debi.
This is a wonderfully, heartfelt poem for our friend, Sandra. I can only imagine the feelings and emotional roller coaster she's going through and my heart feels for her.

She will certainly take comfort from your well expressed poem.

Thanks for sharing,
John

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi John, I was just on your story and going to leave a review in a few minutes but had to come back and do something first. Thanks so much for your kind words for my poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Debi, This is a very loving and kind poem you have penned for Sandra about the passing of her brother. You used such loving words and beautiful imagery. Thank you for sharing. May God bless you and Sandra! Teri

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi my sweet Teri!! Thanks so much for your kind words for my poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from Boogienights

Exceptional

I'm not sure who this is, a fellow FanStory member I assume. I do know what it's like to lose a brother, I recently lost both my brother and sister. It's a gap that cannot be filled. I'm sorry for her loss.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi Sharon, did you write about that loss? Seems to me I read about it and it was so sad. I also lost a couple siblings, two brothers, both in their forties yet. I still miss them terribly. As I am sure you feel the same about your loss.

Thanks so much for your kind words for Sandra at this time of her loss.
I truly appreciate your gracious six stars as well. It is for Sandra Stoner Mitchell. I am sure you know who she is, top author and novelist!

I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from Paul Manton

Exceptional

My last six goes to you and Sandra for this perfect 4-3-4-3 abab poem.

This is perhaps the fourth poem here expressing support for this lovely British lady, whose stories are so imaginative and well written.

It is always hard to imagine another's grief in such difficult times, but Sandra knows that she is greatly loved and admired.
Thank you, Debi, for your practical compassion.

Paul

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi there my dear Paul. I was just reading some of your work and will be going over today to review. I especially loved your Haiku. Eeeeeeerie and awesome!!

Thanks so much for your kind words for Sandra at this time of her loss. And also for the poem and for your gracious gift once again of the bonus stars.

I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

reply by Paul Manton on 15-Nov-2023

Thank you Debi. Look forward to your reviews. Time nearly gone on a couple of them I'm afraid.
Love from Paul
Did all the music open? Did you get the arrangements file from Jim?

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

I will stop by for a visit then, so please have coffee ready .
(Big smile) haven't had a chance to listen to all of the music yet. Love to keep a few for surprises for myself. They are really soothing as I lay in bed and write. You maybe wonder how I can write and listen at the same time. I have two iPads. One always hangs over my adjustable bed by a big arm that I can put it anywhere I want. It's like it is floating in thin air and I love it with my Apple Pencil.

reply by Paul Manton on 15-Nov-2023

Very impressive! I can imagine that with pleasure. An Apple pencil - oh my!
Love from Paul
For some of the music you need a big system, or headphones, as the bass instruments don't sound much through laptop speakers (annoyingly!)

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Got it covered Sweetie!!

Comment from Daylily

Excellent

This is a wonderful response to the sad news about Sandra's beloved brother. The rhyming quatrain verses are well-written and convey deep compassionate emotions and sadness at this difficult time.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hey there Lily! Thanks so much for your kind words for Sandra at this time of her loss. And also for the poem.

I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

Grief is something others know from their experiences and our friends are there to hold us up through the pain of loss.

Very nice done Debi
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi there Janet. Thanks so much for your kind words for the poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from estory

Excellent

Nice heart felt tribute and sympathy card for Sandra who is suffering much in this difficult time. I didn't even know here brother was so sick. But I left a message on her page. estory

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Hi estory, thanks so much for your kind words for the poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from cristina11

Exceptional

Splendid! Though the spring of inspiration is a sad event, your friendship has created a precious jewel. Perfect rhymes, the feelings are conveyed clearly. Congrats!

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Cristina, you are so sweet. Thanks so much for your kind words for the poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. Thank you too for the gracious gift of six stars. So appreciated,

I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

That was just lovely. The pain does ease as time passes. We shift from tears to happier memories as days go by. If we let go of the loss and embrace the time we had. Beautifully written, Debi. Gretchen

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2023

Gretchen, unfortunately most of us know what it is like to lose at least one sibling. I have lost two brothers who both died in their forties.

Thanks so much for your kind words for the poem and for Sandra at this time of her loss. I just added a video called, "Brother up in Heaven," if you would like to take a look. Thank you again, my very dear friend.