by Esmeralda 6 Replies latest jw friends
...lost to suicide, years ago. He was a model young JW.
This is something I've been wanting to write for a very long time, and its finally finished. I am posting
the link here instead of the text to save bandwidth: http://www.homestead.com/WTSurvivors/Hero.html
Thanks,
Esmeralda
I literally teared up reading that, Es ... I don't know where "blessings" come from, but you are one of them. I'm honored to know you.
It's amazing, the effect we have on people without ever knowing it. That sounds like a trite truism or worn-out cliche, but your well-written tribute drove home how important it is to have heroes in our lives, and how easily we may become heroes, without realizing it.
You're one of my heroes, Es.
Your cyber bro,
Dedalus
No man is an Island, entire of it self;
every man is a piece of the Continent,
a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less,
as well as if a promontory were,
as well as if a manor of thy friends
or of thine own were;
any man’s death diminishes me,
because I am involved in Mankind;
And therefore never send to know
for whom the bell tolls;
it tolls for thee.
-John Dunne
It's true, the death of one makes us all the less
Thanks, Bbboyneko. It's been awhile since I've read that poem.
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Es!
How are you? I have missed you, I hope you and the family are doing better.
A beautiful tribute, what a tragic loss...
Michelle
That was touching Es, thanks.
Randy
Dedalus! You're making me tear up now *lol* You're such a sweet thing, your remarks made my day. You, too, have effected me in much the same way as you say I have you: going on to get your education and live the life you want despite your family's reactions...that is heroic to me, my sweet little cyber bro. I love ya *HUGGGGGGG*** I hope Foxy is feeling okay! I still mean to send you pictures...with my Dad and all I'm behind in everything. Please give her my best and pat her tummy for me! *lol*
That haircut story is the funniest thing I've heard in ages. Thanks for giving me a good laugh today. I'm glad your hair survived *lol*
Michelle, hey sweets! Great to see ya. Sorry I've been such a lousy pen pal. Dad is doing well...though it's progressing too slowly for his liking *lol* Justin is still looking for work *groan* but it's actually been a blessing to have him to help with driving Dad around since I can't... I'll do my best to write you a real letter soon! Thanks again for posting.
Hey there bboyneko, nice to meet you. Thanks for the quote, I too have not read that poem in some time. That's why I love poetry: good poems are like old friends. You can spend ages of time away from them and the second you get reacquainted, it's like no time has passed. Thanks again.
Thanks to you too Randy. You too are one of my heroes, for all the work you have done and will do to help others get out of the Tower.
If I start naming my heroes off here I am definitely going to cry, so I better stop here!
Love ya all
Essie
