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My Fanstorian Family - Thank You

...thanks to Irish Rain and RGstar

55 total reviews 
Comment from Drew Delaney
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This is such a gut-wrenching piece you're written. I don't T really know you either but I do believe i read about the loss of your mother. I know the emptiness you are feeling. We are blessed to be part of this wonderful group. Hugs, in time it does get better. Drew xx

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Drew,

    Thank you for your support and kindness. Blessings......Portia
Comment from LIJ Red
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My mom lived until I was sixty seven, and died too soon. One of the great natural losses when the years take them, a tragedy and trauma otherwise. I reviewed a few of your works, I think. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Please accept my condolence in the loss of your mother. Thanks so much for your support and kindness. Blessings.....Portia
Comment from Nan Beeson
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Dear Precious Portia....

What can I say except, "BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!" You have said so eloquently and humbly all there is to say What what can anyone say, or contribute to you what you already said. You poured your heart out, and I felt it to the very core of my being, since I can so identify with the loss of your beloved Mother

RGstar is all that you say and he has already contacted me, and so happy and humbled to be referred to as his friend.

It is so comforting to see that your poem was/is deepfelt by so many Fanstorians I know how it must bless your heart to read their reviews. I applaud you for pouring your heart out to all of us. You will always have a specuial place in my heart.

God Bless You, Dear one, and continue to comfort you in His Loving arms.

Nan::))

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    My Dear Sweet Nan,

    You mean so much to me, how blessed I am to have you as a friend. Your love, support and kindness have made a tremendous impact in my life. Thanks for who you are. Blessings and lots of love......Portia
reply by Nan Beeson on 23-Jan-2017
    Dear Portia......

    You know I feel exactly the same about you, Dear one.....Love and Blessings.....Nan:))
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
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I can feel your pain since I've lost my mother, and more
recently, the sudden death of one of my brothers and another
is slowly dying of cancer -

my heart and prayers go out to you, my friend.
It's true the Fanstorians are like one big family and are there for each other ---

LOVE LIVES ON
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fad
because a loved one's gone

Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
for as long as there is memory
they'll live on in the heart.

Margaret

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 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Margaret,

    Oh how my heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother and brother. You have a loving, giving , and kind heart. The very touching poem you just penned was a wonderful reminder that Love lives On; thanks for sharing this comforting poem. Please know that you and your brother are in my prayers. We are like a big family and we are here for you. Blessings....Portia
reply by Margaret Snowdon on 24-Jan-2017
    Thank you, Portia. Margaret
Comment from nomi338
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May God bless and keep you at such a difficult time as this. Within a span of five years I buried my middle sister, my oldest daughter, my father and my mother. Since that time I have lost cousins, aunts, you name it, just an overwhelming amount of loss. But I do not mourn them, I am not sad because I know that God who created them, has never forgotten one single one of them. At a time that he deems proper, He will call and they will rise and answer. All of the memorial tombs as well as the sea will have to release the dead and they will stand before All mighty God. Be comforted in knowing that God does not torture his creations. They are resting comfortably and yes you will see them again.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Thanks so much for your support and comforting words. Blessings.....Portia
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
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I review your poems quite often and find them to be amazingly good but I know there is an inner sadness you hold, who can blame you, you ave had it hard. I am so glad your FanStory family have been able to help you out with that.......I am fairly new to the site but I think your work is amazing and you seem like a lovely lady. Warmest regards and good luck for the future, Meia xx

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Meia,

    Thanks so much for your support and kindness. Blessings my friend.....Portia
Comment from Pantygynt
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Now is it not strange that the potlatch area under study this week is "Prose Poetry" because this thank you letter I believe would qualify as a prose poem. "Looks like prose, reads like poetry" so wrote Michael Cahill, the king of Potlatch. This does that for me.

Thank you, Portia for your generous thanks.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Pantygynt,

    Your kind words always place a smile on my face. Thanks so much for your support. Blessings...Portia
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Portia, I know what you are feeling and I agree, if your mother is still living, go and see her as often as you can ... and some more. I miss mine terribly and it's the third anniversary this month. Like you, Fanstorians were so kind in their prayers and thoughts. I'll keep you in my prayers, my friend. Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Sandra,

    Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. We are blessed to have so many loving and kind members here on FanStory. Thank you for your support and kindness. Blessings.....Portia
Comment from judiverse
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What a touching story. My mother died several years ago, so I can sympathize with your loss. Your words "A mother should never be forgotten and feel that she is all alone" are so true. You do a great job of showing your appreciation to FS members for their poems and notes of comfort during this time. This is beautifully penned. judi

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Judi,

    Please accept my condolence in the loss of your mother. Thank you so much for your support and kindness. Blessings...Portia
reply by judiverse on 24-Jan-2017
    You're welcome, Portia. This was a lovely poem. judi
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Portia,

What a beautiful response for a difficult time. You are truly loved. I am honored to be your friend.

Than YOU for all you have given me.

Jan

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Jan,

    Thank you for always being a friend to me. You have always shown nothing but love and kindness. I really appreciate your support and words of comfort. Blessings..........Portia