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Ringing of the Bell

I’ve seen the bell It’s ringing Acrid stench of chemo hell D * O * N * E * ! * The knell of my mom tears S * T * I * N * G * ing! Baldheaded friend best have better return ‘cause my mom likewise rang that bell extra hard she rang it in victory then the worst day E * V * E * R we live over and over and over again 8/30/2021 For me, it’s the ringing of the d@mn bell! Chemo was not her friend!

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/31/2021 11:37:00 AM

Love lasts forever, as does Jesus' love for us. So, I feel like Victor, that the bell is a call for prayer. Blessings and hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2021 11:52:00 AM

Thank you, sweet friend!

Charles Messina

Date: 8/31/2021 6:48:00 AM

So sorry about your mom, Kim. I too have lost my mom at her age of 61. Chemo was not her friend at all either. I guess what it really comes down to, is if it is our time to go, then we go. It's in god's hand. Love & hugs...Charlie

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2021 9:00:00 AM

Basically…I know, Charlie. Thank you <3

Judy Ball

Date: 8/31/2021 3:17:00 AM

It saves some and hastens the death of others. Cancer is definitely not our friend. The Lord spared me when I had thyroid cancer. But come October I will be 74 and I won't live in this body forever, however I WILL live forever. God will send His angel to lead me home to Him. Your mom is not dead, you just can't see her right now but one day you will see her again. God Bless my friend and thanks for the many lovely reviews. JB

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2021 9:00:00 AM

Thank you so much for sweet words. It’s only been since April.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/30/2021 11:04:00 PM

The bell is a call for prayer. When I need some favor I pray to my wife.. I get heard. Try it. Hugs my friend.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2021 9:02:00 AM

Thank you for sweetening the bell with “the call to prayer.” I shall hold that imagery. Thank you truly!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/30/2021 11:54:00 AM

Hello Kim, oh yes cancer is a horrible illness for anyone to have. How I wish there were a cure for this illness. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2021 11:32:00 AM

Hello Kim, You would think by now there would be a cure for the cancer by now. I maybe if they had someone in their family with cancer something would be done. also think they are holding back the cure for cancer. Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2021 9:02:00 AM

They make much money with cancer. Hopefully they are not holding back the cure. God bless, sweet friend!