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Whispers of Gratitude

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Taylor family reunion, Reverschon Park, Dallas, Texas 1945

(my Great Grandmother Taylor is in the center of the middle row)

grateful for whispers of loved ones who've departed here warming my heart grateful for the here and now with my loved ones by my side

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 11/21/2023 4:42:00 AM

Good Morning Sara. Hi. I turned to this entry not knowing what I would read. This is beautiful in every way including a prize possession of your photo. Family is a blessing and all the memories shared. Be proud of that and your entry too. Truly. Your execution of the tanka is excellent and a wonderful format. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent and family too. Have a wonderful morning. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bill. Blessings and Peace always. (smile)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 2:42:00 PM

thank you, kind Lisa, for your visit. I'm grateful you dropped by. I appreciate your encouragement and appreciation more than I have adequate words to say. Have a blessed evening and enjoy your Thanksgiving. hugs, Sara

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/6/2023 3:43:00 PM

Hi Sara, this is a moving tribute to your great- grandmother. I love your vintage family photo from 1945. My late husband, his grandparents, several of his aunts and uncles, his mother, and one of his three sisters are all passed away. I fondly recall visits to his grandmother Robbie's white farmhouse close to where we lived. She was only about 95-100 lbs. but could eat a whole Sara Lee butter pound cake by herself in one sitting. Hugs xx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/7/2023 4:27:00 AM

ahhh, Gina, sorry to hear your husband past....that's soooo hard. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for sharing your story about grandmother Robbie's white farmhouse. What a cherished memory. My grandmother (who was also tiny) also loved Sara Lee Pound Cake...she'd start by saying, "I'll have a tiny bite." Before she knew it, the cake was gone. Ha. Enjoy your day, hugs and blessings, Sara

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 11/4/2023 7:29:00 PM

So deep poem! Family is the most important. Beautiful. I looked at that picture and I see a happy family. Loved it. xxxblessings

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/7/2023 4:25:00 AM

thanks for your kind response, Maria. I agree, family is extremely valuable. You're right, my family (brood) is a happy bunch. Glad you enjoyed my words. Have a blessed day, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/4/2023 3:26:00 PM

thank you so much Sara for the touching words yann

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/4/2023 4:17:00 PM

thanks, Yann, for stopping by and for your kind comments. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/4/2023 9:18:00 AM

Lovely Family Tree -- God bless!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/4/2023 12:24:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Joe, and for your comments. Have a blessed weekend, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/4/2023 7:16:00 AM

Dear Sara, Your exquisite tanka conveys your sincere thanks. Many think that thankful people attract great results and feel more abundant. Your writing touches me, and I like reading it. Our roots are crucial to development and success. This intriguing snapshot is a rare discovery with great value. Have a happy, joyful weekend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/4/2023 8:38:00 AM

thanks, dearest Sotto, for your visit and thoughtful words about my Tanka. I agree...grateful folks do seem to attract positive results and feel abundant. I'm humbly grateful that my poem touched your heart. You're right, the photo is a 'gem.' Your comments consistently make me feel like a real poet...thank you! Hope you enjoy your weekend as well, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/4/2023 6:02:00 AM

- Without our roots... no trees will grow, Sara - Much to be grateful for :) - This photo is a treasure - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/4/2023 8:41:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Anne-Lise. I agree, we need our family's roots...and the photo is what I call a true 'gem.' Wishing you a pleasant weekend as well, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 11/4/2023 5:30:00 AM

Me too, grateful, we sometimes might forget to be grateful for the little things, but its always good to express gratitude. For just simply being able to share moments with our loved ones too is just something that we should be grateful for. Your tanka here is so touching and shows your grateful mindset, and i think ones who are grateful receive more, and attract better things, always good to read you! You are truly a beautiful start! Sprinkling poetic dust upon our sight! Thank you

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/4/2023 8:45:00 AM

dear Ink...I look forward to reading your comments, for they're personable and uplifting and bring joy to my day. I agree, those who are grateful create abundance and attract better things...gratitude is an important mindset, which I believe you have. I love your poetic comment "sprinkling poetic dust upon our sight." What a beautiful, artistic comment. Wishing you a splendid weekend, Sara