Day 7: Those Who Are No Longer With Us
This last day is to remember someone (person or even an animal), that in some way had a positive impact on you. It can be more than one person and not even someone you were very close to or knew very long. As long as they somehow had a positive impact on you, share it here.
Once upon a time there was a man who loved dreaming, adventuring, and tinkering. He was always into something. He built a house almost exclusively from things he found. He laughed and played a lot. He taught me what he knew.
Once upon a time there was a man who loved animals. Birds and squirrels would eat out of his hand. He grew food and cared for the land. He worked hard without complaining. He taught me what he knew.
Once upon a time there was man of faith. His life revolved around the spiritual. He taught me what he knew.
Once upon a time there was woman who loved me. She taught to make fried banana pies. She taught me patience. She taught me that quality is better than quantity.
Once upon a time there was a woman. She was so much fun. She loved music and God. She taught me to be tender and long suffering. She taught me that helping others is helping myself.
Once upon a time there was a woman. She gave me life. She kept me alive. She taught me the value of family.
These are parents and grandparents. I realize they were more than my memories. These six people had a great and lasting influence on my life.
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Nov 17, 2013 @ 20:46:45
They sound like wonderful people and you are blessed to have had them in your life.
Nov 18, 2013 @ 14:30:01
Yes Ruth. I was greatly blessed. God has been good to me.
Nov 18, 2013 @ 00:20:17
I love how you shared these people with us. And I’m so glad each of them taught you something(s) important. You were blessed to have such parents and grandparents.
And, yes, we can only teach what we know…if everyone would pass those good things on the journey would be easier/better.
HUGS!
Nov 18, 2013 @ 14:31:07
Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed reading it.
I’ve been greatly blessed all my life. God has been good to me.
hugs
Nov 18, 2013 @ 16:28:27
Such wonderful memories; thank you for sharing your deep emotions!
Nov 22, 2013 @ 21:33:24
It’s hard, but once in a while I’m able to be vulnerable online. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Nov 20, 2013 @ 19:39:39
beautiful. it’s good to look back and see where we come from, not just physically or genetically, but personally.
Nov 22, 2013 @ 21:34:10
You know how I hate looking back John. It is almost always painful.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 00:17:41
I hear you, jr. I suppose my achille’s heel has been looking back too much. odd, how I think it can be good at times.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 15:51:30
John everyone’s path is different. Looking back may be great for you. There are some awesome memories in my past. But there is a lot of pain there too.
We also have to go where our Muse is. You’re a poet, your Muse may wander in your past sometimes.
I don’t know. I do know that spending too much time in my past is an Achilles’ hill for me. If I spend too much time there I’ become lonely and depressed.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 18:26:58
I had that for me bigtime, in times past. surprisingly, this is changing. I do see what you’re saying, we each have our own way, and do what we must.
I want to tell you that I appreciate your candidness and honesty, and earnestness. during our communication, I feel a sense of kinship, which is good for me.
Nov 23, 2013 @ 19:00:07
What you see (read) is me. It’s always the real me. It’s all I know how to do. rofl
I feel a sense of kinship as well. 🙂
Nov 21, 2013 @ 16:11:58
I hope you had a great week, JR! Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving!? Whew! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Nov 22, 2013 @ 21:37:23
I had an interesting week that is for sure. It is hard to believe it is almost Thanksgiving. The holiday season is hard on me. I’ll go to my sister’s on Thanksgiving. My immediate family will be there. We don’t get along well. Same at Christmas except at my brother’s house or the lake house.