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Post by quinlove on Oct 17, 2019 19:37:14 GMT
It’s beautiful. Be gentle with yourself today. Sending hugs. ❤️
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Post by twinks on Oct 17, 2019 20:02:38 GMT
Beautiful and a lovely tribute. Hugs to you.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Oct 17, 2019 20:07:40 GMT
It's a lovely stone. Hugs to you.
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Post by gar on Oct 17, 2019 20:08:29 GMT
Such a lovely memorial ((hugs))
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Post by miaow on Oct 17, 2019 20:10:05 GMT
That is beautiful. Special thoughts for your family today.
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Post by kkrenn on Oct 17, 2019 20:14:43 GMT
Absolutely lovely
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Oct 17, 2019 21:04:53 GMT
Beautiful! Hugs to you and your family. I really like that you used Isiah 40 on the headstone. It's one of my favorites.
After a tragic loss in our extended family a number of years ago, the widowed mom (my SIL) took a long time to be ready to place the headstones (there were 2 - my niece & my BIL). Some family members gave her some gentle pushback/criticism for waiting (it was about 4 years until she was ready), but I say that's a personal decision and needs only to be done when the immediate family is ready. As my SIL pointed out, the headstone made it symbolically final to her and she was not ready for that for a few years. I'm sure your son was glad that you waited until he was ready. ((hugs))
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Post by Patter on Oct 17, 2019 21:07:39 GMT
Oh how amazingly beautiful, and the scripture is wonderful! Hugs to all of you!
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Oct 17, 2019 21:10:18 GMT
Just a beautiful headstone. And what a wonderful verse.
I didn't realize he was my brother's age.
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Post by bdawnb on Oct 17, 2019 21:20:54 GMT
So beautiful...and I love the choice of the verse. I know how hard these choices are.
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Post by christinec68 on Oct 17, 2019 21:25:31 GMT
It’s a beautiful stone.
((Hugs to you))
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Post by hmp on Oct 17, 2019 21:34:11 GMT
Such a fitting tribute for a man like your Fred. I love the image of him soaring thru the skies. Hugs to all of you on this & everyday.
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Post by jenjie on Oct 17, 2019 21:45:46 GMT
Beautiful! Hugs to you and your family. I really like that you used Isiah 40 on the headstone. It's one of my favorites. After a tragic loss in our extended family a number of years ago, the widowed mom (my SIL) took a long time to be ready to place the headstones (there were 2 - my niece & my BIL). Some family members gave her some gentle pushback/criticism for waiting (it was about 4 years until she was ready), but I say that's a personal decision and needs only to be done when the immediate family is ready. As my SIL pointed out, the headstone made it symbolically final to her and she was not ready for that for a few years. I'm sure your son was glad that you waited until he was ready. ((hugs)) Thank you. And I’m so sorry for your family’s great loss. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Oct 17, 2019 23:13:25 GMT
Just beautiful jenjie. I love the verse you put on his headstone. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. |
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Post by annaintx on Oct 17, 2019 23:51:36 GMT
I have been following your story for years here on the board. I am as always so sorry for your loss. His headstone looks amazing. I noticed that today is your Fred's birthday. Today is my Fred's birthday, my dad. He died very suddenly in 2003. He died on Oct. 10, exactly one week before his 59th birthday. So Daddy would have been 75 today. Happy birthday to both of our Freds.  |
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Post by kate on Oct 18, 2019 0:01:29 GMT
It looks great - I got sparkly goosebumps reading the beautiful, familiar verse. Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you comfort and peace of heart.
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Post by alexa11 on Oct 18, 2019 0:10:48 GMT
That is very nice. Sending you hugs today!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 18, 2019 0:11:10 GMT
So many milestones after such a loss. Somehow I suspect this one was a bit comforting even though it was hard.
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Post by jenjie on Oct 18, 2019 0:28:03 GMT
I have been following your story for years here on the board. I am as always so sorry for your loss. His headstone looks amazing. I noticed that today is your Fred's birthday. Today is my Fred's birthday, my dad. He died very suddenly in 2003. He died on Oct. 10, exactly one week before his 59th birthday. So Daddy would have been 75 today. Happy birthday to both of our Freds. Ahhhh I’m sorry 😔 happy birthday to your dad. |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 18, 2019 0:29:03 GMT
So many milestones after such a loss. Somehow I suspect this one was a bit comforting even though it was hard. Yes. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’m glad to have it done and glad that I really like it. And that the family likes it. |
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Post by jenjie on Oct 18, 2019 0:32:01 GMT
Going to bed early. I did fine today. As soon as the calendar turned to October I was melancholy. I even went back and read my old posts about Fred. And then one day I was fine. I was fine today. But then it was like the lights are going OUT. Voices are too loud. Can’t think straight. Feeling achy. so weird. I’m going to bed.
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Post by theroadlesstraveledp on Oct 18, 2019 0:42:20 GMT
It looks very nice! Sending you hugs.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Oct 18, 2019 3:26:04 GMT
It's nice that they finally got that in place for you and the rest of his loved ones. I'm surprised it's already been 4 years since his passing. Take it easy on yourself. Thinking about you during this difficult time.
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ModChick
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Post by ModChick on Oct 18, 2019 3:38:51 GMT
It’s beautifully done. 💞
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Post by tryingtobewise on Oct 18, 2019 5:13:05 GMT
That is very nice looking.
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Post by ametallichick on Oct 18, 2019 7:09:18 GMT
Beautiful!!
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Post by LiLi on Oct 18, 2019 7:19:07 GMT
It is beautiful.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Oct 18, 2019 11:53:22 GMT
It's beautiful, jenjie. Sending you hugs and best wishes on your Fred's birthday.
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Post by MZF on Oct 18, 2019 12:02:44 GMT
The headstone is really nice. I can't believe it's been four years already.
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Post by cakediva on Oct 18, 2019 12:10:23 GMT
That is lovely.
My dad had to have a flat stone because of where he was located, but we were able to add an engraving of his 59 Dodge on the stone. Customization is a nice touch.
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