an anniversay approaches

Friday, January 21, 2005
An approaching anniversay.......
the saddness in my heart

As Jan. 26th approaches I am reminded that I have life pretty good in comparision to the loss being suffered by friends. Linda's son has not endured the last year well and refuses to even allow pictures of her in their home. He is trying to avoid his loss by denying her end. And ultimately the denial removes her beauty from their lives.......



"Rushing waves

Heavy clouds moving in

A wide beach

Sand pebbles

Too many to count

One lone seagull

With strength from the Spirit

Prepares to take flight. "

by Linda Schager (she wrote this poem for Charley & I attached to a beach photo she had taken. The poem embrassed her and the picture made her proud.)

so I repeat myself yet again:



Sunday, January 25, 2004


Linda Schager

Monday

Monday still comes...
shall I save you a place?
Or will you no longer need
this ordinary day?

With your last breath
coming maybe tonight
many tears fall and hearts break.

Unborn grand children
are at your deathbed...
will you meet them in heaven
before they are born?

You have loved and been loved.

Your soul must be weary or
goodbye would have been harder.

Kiss God for me when you meet Him.
Will you save me a place?

Christina Kay Brown

Copyright ©2004 Christina Kay Brown



ckays1967 at 9:55:00 PM EST This entry has 12 orginal comments:
Linda's daughter in law read my poem at her memorial tonight without crying. I am very honored but would have rather been there in Phoenix with them.
Comment from ckays1967 - 1/31/04 1:48 AM


Each time I visit here I am uplifted by the reflection of the Lord's loving spirit within you. It is a privilige to visit, an honor to know you.
Comment from barbpinion - 1/28/04 11:16 AM


I came back and saw that Linda has passed away and wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Hugs, Karen
Comment from karensull12 - 1/27/04 7:55 PM


The mark of a good writer (to me) is that even the prose is poetic. After a search to find the kind person who bothered to comment in my poemblog, I have found a gift in your journal and in your exhaustive journal list. My heart goes out to you and your husband with your loss--but thankfully, you have these words and her loving memory for solace. and now, so do we.
~~heather (grandmumsy08, et al)
Comment from merelyp - 1/27/04 4:04 PM


Oh my that is both so lovely and so sad. I'm sorry for your loss. I saw your post in my journal and came to let you know there should be a response in your inbox. :-)

Gregg
Comment from itsjustusinnc - 1/27/04 12:21 PM


Oh Christina...I'm sorry to hear about your Linda. How hard it is to lose someone who has played such an important role in the lives of you and your husband.

However, I do want to say...you're a VERY talented writer.

Much Love to You,
bridgett
Comment from bridgetteleigh75 - 1/27/04 1:19 AM


She is at rest now...so wonderful that she was so well-loved. I'm sure she knew, and took it with her. Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 1/27/04 1:07 AM


I am sorry for your loss and the sadness your dear husband is going through.
Comment from jamcs605 - 1/27/04 12:18 AM


Thanks for stopping by my journal today. I haven't been to yours in a while, too long. My heart is breaking for people I don't even know really. I'm sorry your husband and you are losing someone so wonderful. :-( ----Robbie
Comment from krobbie67 - 1/26/04 10:31 PM


((((((YOU)))))) FROM THE LORD...AND ME. Your words reflect your beautiful spirit.
Comment from barbpinion - 1/26/04 7:50 PM


Linda passed away this morning. ;(
****heavy heart broken sigh******
Comment from ckays1967 - 1/26/04 2:01 PM


This is absolutely beautiful. You have a wonderful way with words.
Comment from karensull12 - 1/26/04 1:31 PM


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This entry has 4 comments: (Add your own)
wow...so sad.
sometimes the breakdown is exactly what we need, but we fear it so much.
great poems, both.
xo
Comment from babyshark28 - 1/22/05 12:01 PM



I must go back to read about Linda and her family. I am so very sorry about her passing. Your poem to her was so touching and I am sure her family appreciated it more than words from them could express. Lisa
Comment from cw2smom - 1/22/05 9:07 AM



Chrissy, What a lovely tribute to your friend. Love LuAnne
http://journals.aol.com/thebaabee/LUANNESLIFELIVINGWITHLUPUS/
Comment from thebaabee - 1/21/05 3:39 PM
Comment from ckays1967 - 1/21/05 1:26 PM



These are the kinds of anniversaries that everybody remembers but nobody celebrates. Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 1/21/05 12:39 PM