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CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 9 Dec 22

Tried to stay busy all day today. Worked on a lot of projects around the house. Created new projects to stay busy. And I managed to get a lot done. More donations are ready to be delivered to needy families. Missing my only child...

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Another Memory to Share About Dustin

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 17 Nov 22

Many of you have asked a lot of questions about my son, Dustin. And you have gently reminded me how I should share some memories. I have to be in the mood to do that. So here goes. Yesterday as I was conversing with @Juliaacv I...

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Can You See Dustin's Footprint

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 4 Nov 22

My cousin found this photo and shared with me just now. I cannot believe it. This is Dustin's (my son that has passed) footprint. We lived across the street from my uncle for several years. Dustin was a baby when we moved there,...

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A Dustin Memory To Share

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 30 Oct 22

So thankful for photos. Memories. Stories. They are all so close to my heart. Was talking to a neighbor earlier about the knocks we don't hardly get any more from the trick or treaters on Halloween. There were a few last night....

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Dustin Visited Me In the Garden

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 9 Sep 22

Well maybe he didn't physically visit me in his garden. But this statue I have of a boy and his dog was beside me just now. I was sitting on the bench behind the rose bush again today. The weather is so nice. The hummingbirds...

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Journey Down Memory Lane

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 26 Apr 22

Over the weekend, as I shared earlier, I went through some old photos and other belongings of my Dad's. He passed in 2017. I have many boxes to go through in time. This photo of Dustin is one I have not seen in awhile. He was...

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Happy Birthday to Dustin

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 Mar 22

Today is my son's birthday. I lost him many years ago. But he remains forever in my heart. I read a story awhile back that stuck with me. A lady said this about her son that died... "He did not pass. I didn't lose him. He died....

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Some Days Never Change

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 9 Dec 21

Sunshine today. Lots of birds at the feeder. Cats are enjoying seeing them. The Dude is talking to them. Brendel is snoozing now. Missing Dustin today and always. Many years ago on this day, I lost him. Lots of good memories...

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A Surprise Video Made my Day

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Nov 21

My friend I have talked about many times (Dustin's Godfather) has bone cancer. He has been on hospice a few months now. We talk often, mostly Face Time. Yesterday he sent me this short video. I was so surprised. He was out of...

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Time for the Flannel Shirts

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 30 Oct 21

The rain is still coming down today. A light rain. And only in the 50s today. Next week we may see our first frost. Works for me. Gives me another chance to get Dustin's old flannel shirts out to wear. I kept many of his clothes....

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Memories of Games with Dustin

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 4 Sep 21

Every year when college football season starts, I remember all of the games I watched with my son Dustin. That is the main reason I continue watching the games every season. Today is the first game for our team to play. It also...

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My Heart is Breaking Yet Again

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 26 Jun 21

The photo above is of my son Dustin. He was sitting on the table of my best friends at the time, and his godparents. They are Catholic and volunteered immediately to be his godparents. His godmother actually made these little...

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First Rose Bud of 2021

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 29 Mar 21

The deck guys have the old deck torn down. They are taking a lunch break now. I walked out to see the empty space and cannot wait for the new one to be done. They will return soon to get started. They are not wasting any time for...

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Rose Leaves Are Appearing

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 21 Mar 21

A beautiful day here filled with sunshine. Was out walking in the yard with my phone in case there were any new blooms to see. The rose bush in Dustin's garden is covered in leaves. Blooms will be here soon. I did some pruning...

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Time to Weed Eat the Butterfly

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 16 Mar 21

Have been out in the yard a lot today. A few more blooms have popped up. And lots more weeds. In Dustin's garden, there needs to be weed eating done soon. They are taking over the butterfly stones and the memorial. Maybe this...

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Raindrops and Rose Buds

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 20 Jan 21

This photo was from last year's summer roses in Dustin's garden. After a rain shower I snapped some photos. I caught the raindrops on these rose buds. Amazing what nature has to give each of us. I always look for beauty all...

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Roses Still Blooming

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 27 Sep 20

Have been outside in the sunshine and snapped a few photos of the roses blooming in Dustin’s garden. They usually bloom through October. And they always make my day. Have a good day everyone.

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Special Dustin Car and Roses

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 18 Jun 20

Was cleaning out some boxes earlier. Came across this small wooden car Dustin made in grade school. Tears, but happy tears as I remember how proud he was to get this car made all on his own. Good memories. Happy I still have...

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My Morning Rose Garden Visit

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 10 Jun 20

Always enjoy sitting on the bench in Dustin's memorial garden in my back yard. You can also see the bird bath in the back left corner of the photo as well. The roses are blooming and the butterfly bushes are just starting to...

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Out and About in the Rose Garden

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 17 May 20

Have been out enjoying the nice weather in the yard. The roses are starting to bloom in Dustin's garden. Always exciting to see these pink blooms. I found more empty bird nests. Followed the male and female cardinal around for...

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