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My Parting Gifts

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It's not my choice to leave, but I'll not see you again. Children, this abrupt departure inflicts me with pain. I know you don't understand. I've no time to explain. Three things I'll say: Don't let your dreams die in vain. That philosophical remark will not make me seem wise, but I know you'll laugh at my feeble attempt at the guise. Secondly, always tell the truth and you will fear no reprise Because you're going to being observed by your little guys. Third: Stay strong in faith and thank God when you pray. I'm leaving kisses and hugs, wish I could hold you today. Remember how much I love you. One last thing I'll say, You live within my heart. No one can ever take that away. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= February 10th, 2016 My Parting Gifts Contest Sponsored by Viv Wigley

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/10/2016 5:23:00 PM

Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Lu Loo

Date: 9/2/2016 5:25:00 PM

Lin, this is beautiful lovely lady...congrats on your placement :)-luloo

Lin Lane
Date: 9/2/2016 9:21:00 PM

Thanks a lot, chick.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 9/2/2016 8:35:00 AM

Congrats Lin, for your placement with this wonderful piece!! ;-)

Lin Lane
Date: 9/2/2016 10:59:00 AM

Thanks, Teddy. I'd forgotten about this one.

White Sage

Date: 2/12/2016 8:33:00 AM

you've left them such wonderful parting gift Lin, you've done so well with the theme....though if it were me, i would ask of your bank details, some cash and those parting gifts will be a nice couple ofcourse, lol....excellent you Lin, best of luck in the contest

Lin Lane
Date: 2/12/2016 8:42:00 AM

You're not thinking like a mother, but since you're NOT one, it's ok. As my only two heirs, my children are taken care of financially and know all they need to know. Good thoughts, tho.

Rahy Hy

Date: 2/11/2016 10:51:00 AM

Such a lovely piece Lin. Brought tears to my eyes..."You live within my heart. No one can ever take that away." Hugs, Rahy

Lin Lane
Date: 2/11/2016 11:36:00 AM

Thank you very much, Rahy. Moving one to tears with a poem is a lovely compliment.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/11/2016 6:54:00 AM

Hi Lin, not an easy subject for discourse, but you expressed grace, love & compassion poetically in a strong emotional but tender love letter....gripped me (didn't cry, which is unusual! must be 'cuz I'm 'bout to open my deli at 7!) love, jimbo

Lin Lane
Date: 2/11/2016 7:00:00 AM

Hi, Jimbo. Thank you so kindly for your sweetest of compliments. So, if you serve breakfast I'll have a look at your menu ~ lol

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/11/2016 6:48:00 AM

Very wise advise, indeed. expressed in your usual eloquent way. A pleasure to read you today, Lin. Good luck

Lin Lane
Date: 2/11/2016 6:58:00 AM

Thank you, Danny, and a pleasure it is to read your nice comments.

Esther Maccarthy

Date: 2/10/2016 5:17:00 PM

Great write Lin... Wish you all the best

Lin Lane
Date: 2/10/2016 5:27:00 PM

Thank you very much, Esther ;)