Saturday, February 16, 2013

Thursday's Children 2/14/13


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I'm on vacation, so this I've kept this post short and sweet. Yep, I escaped cold and snowy New York to visit my mom in sunny Florida. I hadn't been to her house in 2 or 3 years, so I wandered around enjoying the many photos that adorned her walls.

Then one brought a tear to my eye. It's a picture of my mother and her brother from the 50's, they were both teenagers. They spent most of their adult lives on opposite coasts, and we lost him to tragic circumstances in 2009.

This is the picture. 


I had forgotten that I framed it for her and wrote this short and sweet poem:

Brother...
So many yesterdays forgotten,
And many miles apart.
You may not have been in my arms,
But you were always in my heart.

I think this is a reminder.
Don't think about calling a loved one. Do it!
Don't say "we should get together." Do it!



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  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    What a sweet poem, and a lovely photo too.

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  2. Cricket LessoFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I love this. So meaningful, both the photo and poem. And you are so right- never keep loving impulses unexpressed! Ever!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    A really beautiful post - and the photo (and poem) are something special. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    So touching. Think I'm going to place an international call right now!

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  5. jessika fleckFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Lovely post and what an amazing photo and poem, so special. Enjoy the sun!

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  6. John KrissilasFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing this. Thinking of someone is one thing..... but reaching out and connecting with them is another.

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  7. TamaraFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful picture. Enjoy your visit with your mom!! I'm in GA and I love how much warmer it is down here than it was in PA!

    Also...you offered to help with the punctuation on my son's poem? My email is tamaradwalsh (at) yahoo (dot) com. I'd really appreciate it. Punctuation isn't my strongest forte. :)

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    1. Michaele StoughtonFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      Thank you! I don't want to go back to NY. :'( Do you have to go back to PA?
      I'm not by any means an expert, but I can offer you some suggestions. You can take'm or leave'm. haha.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you so much for this Michaele. It means so much to me. It is a beautiful reminder to everyone. I had no idea that you had framed this picture and written the poem for your mom. I wish we could all be together sometime in the not-too-far-off future. I love you!!

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    1. Michaele StoughtonFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:12 PM

      Your welcome! My mom says she looks at it everyday.
      And I wish that too! You're always in my heart. <3

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  9. Chris Allen-RileyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    This is beautiful - both the poem and the photograph. Thank you s much for sharing. I think I'm going to call my brother today. :) I hope you're enjoying your vacation.

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  10. Michaele StoughtonFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks! I am very much enjoying my vacation! Warm sunny skies and family, what more could I ask for?

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  11. Mia CelesteFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    What an awesome picture of your mom and uncle. They look so happy. I can see why it inspires you.

    http://otherworlddiner.blogspot.com/2013/02/have-you-heard-about-presidents-wife.html

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