Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

What a comforting and uplifting peace. One of my employees lost their son this past Saturday and your poem reminds us all of the importance of letting other know 'we are there'. We care and we pray. ann

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023

Thank you Ann, and I am so happy that our Sandra has so many here that well keep checking to make save she is OK. We are all blessed to be among that group, thanks for your very kind comments for her and her poem

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

My dear friend. Thank you with all my heart. I am so grateful for all you and everyone has written about my loss. Ian's death has hit me hard, but my underlying joy is that he is with God, our parents and his late wife who died 25 years ago. He is happy, and pain free. I'm the one still hurting, which I know in my heart is selfish. Thank you for this lovely, tender poem, my friend, it means such a lot. Love and hugs, Sandra xx

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023

Every word is true and with a big heart like you have, I?d think there'd be something wrong if you didn't mourn. Even Jesus mourned.
And if we didn't love so strongly, we could not hurt so bad. It says A lot about your relationship. Please let us be there for you, like I know you would be for us. God bless you and yours!

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Sandra is truly loved and admired here at FanStory. So many poems for her.

Many of us understand her pain, and all of us wish her well as she grieves with family.

Thank you, Debi, for sharing this.

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023

Hi Pam, thank you so much for your kind review and for your sweet words for our Sandra. She is an amazing woman and I hate to see her in so much pain. Thankful that we are a tight and close group here and we can help her thru it by just being here for her. I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving. Is your son going your way or are you coming to out neck of the woods? Regardless have a great one. Love, Debi

reply by Pam Lonsdale on 21-Nov-2023

I have 10 here Thursday, but no son. My daughter here though:-)

Have a great day!

xoxo

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

a moving tribute to a friend who lost their sibling. i lost my sister in 2007. she died suddenly from a rare disease, she had just turned 45. Unfortunately as we get older we hear every day of the passing of friends - i received ten notifications the other day, 15 in one week.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2023

Jake, I thank you so much for your kind review and for your sweet words for our Sandra. She is an amazing woman and I hate to see her in so much pain. Thankful that we are a tight and close group here and we can help her thru it by just being here for her. Take care and thanks again my friend.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

Lovely image and nice presentation, Debi. You wrote a very good poem for Sandra, and I know she will appreciate it. I am sorry for your loss, too, and your understanding of these feelings are helpful for Sandra and others who have lost siblings.

It does take time to heal from a loss, "But slowly it will ease." I also agree that eventually memories "will make you smile." A very comforting closing verse. Thanks for sharing it and adding to the book.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

Thanks so very much, Pam, for the lovely comments for Sandra?s poem. Actually, I thank you so much for starting this for her, which allows all of us who love her to let her know we are thinking about her. She was one of the first people who opened her heart to me when I came and my admiration for her grows daily. Losing brothers are hard, so I hoped it would help knowing she wasn't alone w that and there were those who understood.

Thanks again, my lovely friend. You are a very special friend too that I am thankful for!

reply by Pam (respa) on 18-Nov-2023

You are very welcome, Debi, and I appreciate your lovely reply. I joined FS in 2015, and Sandra and I have gotten to know each other over those years. You are a special friend, as well. Take care and have a great day!

Comment from Navada

Excellent

This is a lovely tribute to Ian and Sandra. That visual image is so touching and really helps to convey the eternal connection and love we continue to feel for those we have lost.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Hi there, Nevada. Once again I have to tell you how very much your sweet review and kind comments means to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my awesome friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Heather Knight

Exceptional

I was so sad when I read Ulla's chapter and found out... Sandra is always so kind to everyone and so humble. Besides, sixty is too young to die.
Lovely poem and very comforting picture. It seems custom-made.
Thanks for your tribute.xxx

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Thanks so much Heather for the very kind words for Sandra and the lovely words you had for her. You are a gem and I thank you as well for the six stars, that we will dedicate to Sandra! God Bless, my lovely friend!

And by the way, of course you can copy that poem style. It is from the internet, I would guess, thanks again!!

reply by Heather Knight on 17-Nov-2023

Thanks Debi. x

Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi Debi,
I haven't been very present this week, so it's been a catch up on all the wonderful-caring souls who add their name and heart to comfort our dear Sandra in some small way with such lovely-heartfelt words and verses.

Truly beautiful Debi... feeling the genuine love and comfort that emanates from your words filters out through all who will read it... especially Sandra.

Yes, beautiful indeed Debi!

Loved the music video!

With our thoughts we create...
heartfelt intention.

Kindest regards,
James.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Awe, thanks so much James for the very kind words for Sandra's poem and for her. Many of us know how it is and it is hard to deal with, especially in the beginning.

Also, James, I wanted to let you know that I looked at the part in my other poem where you suggested the word, caressing, and I love it. So I changed and I like it a lot. Thanks so much for that and also for the kind words for Sandra!

reply by Jumbo J on 17-Nov-2023

It is beautiful Debi and I'm very sure Sandra will think that also.
You're a very sweet and caring human being my dear friend... always a pleasure!

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Debi, as I have been staying in touch
with Sandra...my heart is beyond broken...

I hate when something so painful happens...
and I can't take the pain away...I know her and
Ian were so close...he was her younger brother...
a very big part of her life...

I'm so sorry to Sandra...and hers family and friends
for their loss...but I'm grateful that Ian is longer in pain...
that he is now resting in peace with God/Jesus...that he now
wears a new shell...pain free...I love your poem my wonderful friend...
and the picture is priceless...Thank You for all your kind words
sweet girl...tears for Sandra...love much...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

Oh, Linda, your words brought me to the time that I found out that my little brother, Denny at 43 had been killed in a car crash. The state Trooper that was at the scene said he lived for a few minutes after he got there, and he said that he could hear our mom calling him home and that for the first time he was no longer in pain. I had had an argument with him earlier that week and I tell you, Linda, I don't know if I have ever forgiven myself for that. Now, nobody that I care about gets out of my sight without an I love you and I'm sorry on my lips. So I know all too well how hard it is. I am praying for Sandra. I know that it will be hard for a long time, but yeah, it isn't easy. Denny was four years younger than me. And we had just lost our oldest brother a couple years earlier so anyway, yes, very hard. I pray she knows how much we care. I just love Sandra so much, just as I do you, my sweets!!
And thank you so much for your gracious six stars!!

reply by l.raven on 17-Nov-2023

Hi Debi, your always so welcome
sweet girl...
I lost my younger brother last year...
on the same day my mother died
the year before...
lost my mom and sister 7 weeks apart the same year...and my girlfriends husband...my bible study
friend...and my daughters dog we all loved so much...all on my birthday
mouth...sigh...in February I lost
my friend who was a double amputee
and I was with Michael (reconciled) when he passed in June...this growing old stuff sucks...sigh...

Debi, when my father was dying
I used to sit in a recliner chair at
the end of the couch...and every time
he would lift his head...I would wave at him to show him I was still there...
one day he stated reaching to the
heavens...and calling Mary Lou...
well it wasn't my mother name...so
it kind of confused me...I didn't want to tell my mom...but I wanted to know who it was...so one day I asked
my mom who Mary Lou was...she said
it was my fathers mother...I only knew her as granny...dad was my stepfather...so that's who we knew her as...I believe Debi he was seeing
her...she was calling him home...he
had brain cancer...it was so amazing...

and I believe your brother has forgiven your argument with him...
knows you love him very much...
I love you beautiful girl...xxoo 😘🤗🌼💞🙏

reply by the author on 17-Nov-2023

I'm sorry for all your losses too. I wrote a poem called worst six month ever where I lost my mom at only 58, daughters boyfriend two weeks later, etc until finally I?d shake horribly when the phone rang.
, I guess since we can't control we have to love people while they are here.

This is why I wrote ?when my time has run out?, because we never know. It is still promoted for two more days and I know it will bless you.
I had 2 people tell me that it brought them to find Jesus.
I thought of you when I wrote it, thinking you maybe do it too. Love ya Sweetie!

reply by l.raven on 19-Nov-2023

Hi Debi, as a kid I never saw
death...I knew what it was... but
no one every passed around me...

as I have gotten older...it just seems
that's I see now...I so so sorry about
the passing of your mother...and way to soon...for me it was opposite...
I was afraid if I turned my phone off
and someone I loved passed...I would be devastated if I missed the call...
this growing old stuff stinks...

so hopefully I will be on the road
Tuesday...talk to my doctor today...
he said it was ok...but to be careful...
said I had been through a lot...

I'll be at my daughters 7 weeks...

I'll get over and read your poem
lovely you...and Thank you for thinking of me...love ya too...xxoo 🙏💞🌼🤗😘💖

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

This is a sweet verse for Sandra and offers the comfort and encouragement she needs at this time. May your thoughts bring her a smile and let her know she has the support of many of us here.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2023

Hi Debi, you are so very sweet. Thank you for all the lovely comments for Sandra. Thanks again for your kind words. Debi