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Inspiration

Inspiration Gave of himself in my family’s time of most desperate need As my family faced sudden homelessness, full speed Rarely does one witness such sacrifice Yet he is not even a blood relative, indeed We three have lived in his home…he, my son and me Escaped severe displacement…instead held harmony Love became an absolute verb Love has come to me from the least likely places I pay a nominal rent, nothing is free No family member even offered, ghosts to me Gary forfeited his privacy, giving my son and I each a room rather than he…Who does that? I am blessed to have another friend I choose to call family! My love and gratitude always, Jill

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 11/17/2015 3:50:00 PM
wow, now THAT is a true friend, one even better than family to you. I really like this one, Jill. He sounds amazing.
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Jill Spagnola
Date: 11/17/2015 4:26:00 PM
I am truly grateful. people don't realize how easy it can be to become homeless by no fault of their own. thank you Andrea, I am slowly building my own small family, though none are truly related. Gary is a cherished part!...:), jill
Date: 11/16/2015 2:06:00 PM
Wow, Jill...he is amazing! A person who does that, who can't be inspired by by him? You are fortunate, and right to write this lovely tribute. hugs!
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Jill Spagnola
Date: 11/16/2015 5:47:00 PM
The Universe has definitely blessed me. He is amazing KIm, i am so glad you could feel my good fortune! xxx"s...:), jill
Date: 11/16/2015 11:04:00 AM
Lovely dedication. Well spoken.
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Jill Spagnola
Date: 11/16/2015 5:42:00 PM
Thank you Mike...:), jill

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