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In 1999, my step mother died.
She had been sick for a couple of years and we knew this would be the unfortunate outcome. When I found out I headed north to Ohio to be with my dad. The day after I got there the door bell rang early that morning and it was my fathers neighbor and her daughter, who was probably about 4 years old. The little girl handed me the picture, as her mother offered condolences. I remember thinking the notion was nice, but couldn't put my finger on how I felt about the picture. I wish I could have seen my own face. Now, that being said, I have held onto this memento from my lovely step mothers death, and for some reason I treasure this little kid drawing...
15 responses
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charlie mclenahan said (28 Apr 2011):
I think the smiling face is not fitting with the words.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (30 Apr 2011):
Oh YEAH/RAD! This is a simply wonderful and warming story, I totally understand why you have kept it.
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Zerina Phillip gave props (3 May 2011):
lol!! Like. Got my vote.
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Max Patrick Haynes said (7 May 2011):
Thanks Zerina for all your excellent feedback!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (10 May 2011):
What a touching memento! I can just picture the 4-year old putting her heart and soul into the picture, not completely understanding the occasion. It's actually quite good for 4...all of the features are where they should be, which a lot of children that age would not get. I voted yes.
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Kevin Kott gave props (10 May 2011):
My vote!!!
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Max Patrick Haynes said (12 May 2011):
Susan, I'm guessing her age! She might have been a little older, but the notion that a kid would make this, is priceless.
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Joy B gave props (12 May 2011):
Lovely, yes an important memento!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (16 May 2011):
what a wonderful gesture for someone so young! treasure this.
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Debrah Leonard (Deleted) gave props (17 May 2011):
Amazing story, so touching. Voted.
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (18 May 2011):
Touching, voted!
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Yves Harnois gave props (18 May 2011):
Very intense, got my vote
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jan-louise haller gave props (7 Jun 2011):
Fantastic !!! Voted
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Albert Sellaman said (8 Nov 2011):
blessings
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Albert Sellaman gave props (8 Nov 2011):
blessings
