Memories that linger

Hope

@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

2 May 16

@AnneEJ Whatever God has in store for his faithful followers in the future, we can be sure it will be wonderful!

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Yes, I am looking forward to that day when we reach heaven and once again see our loved ones.

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Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

26 Apr 16

So true. I lost one sister last year and now have only 2 sisters and 2 brothers left.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

As we get older, we realize the need of being close to our families.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (48447)

• Canada

26 Apr 16

My Dad's birthday would have been on May 2nd, and my thoughts go back to him. A little over a year after he passed my 2 younger brothers and my mother decided that they didn't want me as part of the family any longer. They said some terribly hurtful things to me and my husband. It still breaks my heart, and I still pray for them, but I haven't seen them since the Friday before Mothers Day 5 years ago. I have an older brother that still calls me, but I don't see him as he's busy raising his 3 kids alone.

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@Fleura (29128)

• United Kingdom

26 Apr 16

What an awful thing. You expect family too be close but that isn't always the case. I hope you can make your own 'family' by surrounding yourself with people who really do care for you.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

That is so sad, Julia. I am so thankful for a good relationship with my family. I hope that someday you can have reconciliation with your family.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (48447)

• Canada

27 Apr 16

@AnneEJ As hurt as I am still, I do not hate them. I am closed mouthed when it comes to the topic of them. I said the rosary for them on Monday.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458218)

• Switzerland

26 Apr 16

You are right, time goes so fast and it is important to spend more time with those we love.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Even if we can't be together, e-mails and phone calls are very special.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

26 Apr 16

There was nine of us.I am the only one left.Sighs

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

That is sad for you.

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DianneN

@DianneN (246838)

• United States

26 Apr 16

Absolutely. Time does seem to fly by. We're meeting my brother and his wife tomorrow evening for dinner. It is always nice to reminisce about the good old days. Enjoy every moment with your sisters, Anne.

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@Fleura (29128)

• United Kingdom

26 Apr 16

Shared memories are special.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

26 Apr 16

I agree that family is very important. It is nice that you still have the chance to be together with your sisters. I really can't imagine myself if who will be the first to die amongst the siblings.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

27 Apr 16

@AnneEJ Thank you my dear friend. The family is fine and stays together even my father passed away 2 years ago.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Hope you have many more years with your family

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

26 Apr 16

That is so true and I actually called both of my brothers in the last few days just to check in. I think in my family I am the one who has to make the effort.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Sometimes that is the way it is, but it is worth effort.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

26 Apr 16

I only have one sister, very small family.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Apr 16

I had two brothers one is gone now.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Cherish your times with her.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

26 Apr 16

That is so true - I try to get together with my two older sisters at least once a year.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

That's good. I saw my sisters last fall and am looking forward to seeing them again next month.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

27 Apr 16

i'm glad that y'all've that opportunity, ms. anne. time does fly 'n one ne'er knows when theirs'll be 'p, so 'tis important to keep'n contact with those ya care 'bout.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

27 Apr 16

You are so right.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40523)

• United States

26 Apr 16

I'm so sorry about losing your brothers. Hope you and your sisters will enjoy your visit together.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40523)

• United States

27 Apr 16

@AnneEJ That sounds lovely. Have a safe trip.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

My younger sister is flying up here and she and I are going away for a few days. Then I will take her home and visit with my other sister.

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@Fleura (29128)

• United Kingdom

26 Apr 16

It is sad to see the ones you love disappear one by one. I hope you and your sisters still have some great times together. I don't have any siblings - so at least I can't lose them!

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@Fleura (29128)

• United Kingdom

27 Apr 16

@AnneEJ Having seen the unpleasant situations that my mother endured because of her brothers and sisters, I'm glad I don't have any!

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

I always feel sorry for people who do not have brothers and sisters. There is a special bond that lasts through a lifetime.

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (26202)

• Singapore

26 Apr 16

Though time is becoming a rare commodity, we should prioritize as family and society are integral to our well being. I take proactive steps to meet with my siblings despite us living in different countries - siva

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

I am glad you are able to see them.

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Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85127)

• Valdosta, Georgia

26 Apr 16

Life is too short, and your right we never know when it is our time to go so we should make the most of the time that we do have. I'm sorry for the losses of your brothers.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

26 Apr 16

Time does ease the sorrow, but I am glad for the good memories I have

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Apr 16

That is sad when you loss your love ones. Some day you will see them again.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

27 Apr 16

Thank the Lord for the hope we have

Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36442)

• Toccoa, Georgia

2 May 16

Time does go by really fast. I am glad you still have family members alive that you can spend nice time with.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

2 May 16

Thank you. I am going to see my daughter and her husband this week, so am looking forward to that

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

27 Apr 16

So true, my husband lost both his brothers in a very short time. Keeping contact is so very important.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

27 Apr 16

We have no guarantee of tomorrow, so we never know when it will be the last time we see them.

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Reine25

@Lucky15 (37346)

• Philippines

26 Apr 16

Indeed ma'am. Spending more time with them has been my top priority

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Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6901)

• Pensacola, Florida

27 Apr 16

Time does go by fast and seems to be getting faster. (ps Karen Kingsbury got a new Baxter family seriese coming out sometime this fall if you haven't see the newsletter she sends out. The first one will be called a Baxter Christmas. I almost can;t wait)

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Mary Guice

@Elizaby (6901)

• Pensacola, Florida

27 Apr 16

@AnneEJ That series was OK though the first book When the were in Pensacola there were several errors about Pensacola. including having facilites on a highway that donsn't have a one and it would have been more likely of someone being transferred here than to Destin which is much smaller than here and besides we have many age in place facilities.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

28 Apr 16

@Elizaby I am sure that in any book, there are discrepancies, but remember it is fiction, so the author has the liberty to create places that do not exist.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

27 Apr 16

Yes, I got the e-mail yesterday. Did you like the Angels Walking Series. It was different, but good. I watched the movie "The Bridge, part 1 and 2, and really enjoyed it. It was a bit different from the book I see they are making of movie of Time to Dance as well.

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