On this day

17 years ago

In memory of my Daughter who passed away 2 years ago today.

On This Day

Mend a quarrel,

Search out a forgotten friend,

Dismiss a suspicion and replace it with trust,

Write a letter to someone who misses you,

Encourage a youth who has lost faith,

Keep a promise,

Forget an old grudge,

Examine your demands on others and vow to reduce them,

Fight for a principle,

Express your gratitude,

Overcome an old fear,

Take two minutes to appreciate the beauty of nature,

Tell someone you love them,

Tell them again,

And again,

And again.

She tried very hard to live by this verse that she carried with her always.

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Comments (25)

sandy_in_ia
17 years ago
jannie
17 years ago
That is beautiful, and I am so sorry for your loss. I have two beautiful wonderful daughters and I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you. Thank you for posting this lovely poem, Gazania.
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grammahony
17 years ago
(((Gazania))). I'm sorry for your loss.
Leslie
mcmann
17 years ago
Those are indeed words to live by. I am so sorry about your daughter. Thank you for posting the poem. It's an important message.
Nita__AZ
17 years ago
((((Margaret))))
dotmom
17 years ago
Margaret, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Dear Daughter. That was a beautiful poem. Having recently lost a Dear Son, I know what that hole in the heart feels like. ((((((Huggs))))) to you. Dottie
caroline94535
17 years ago
(((((Gazania))))) (((((DotMom)))))
des_arc_ya_ya
17 years ago
Gazania, you must have raised a wonderful, kind human being. I'm sorry for your loss and bet that your DD is remembered by so many people with love. ((Gazania))
liz
17 years ago
I sent that poem out one year with Christmas Cards...it's very moving and meaning to me...

I'm so very sorry for your loss Gazania, I can not even begin to fathom the pain this has caused you...My sympathies and a gentle hug coming your way...
lydia1959
17 years ago
That's a lovely poem. So sorry for your loss.
(((Gazania)))
msmarion
17 years ago
(((Gazania and DH))) I'm so sorry.
clubm
17 years ago
(((Gazania))) Beautiful poem.
nodakgal
17 years ago
That is beautiful.
I can only imagine how painful it is to loose a child.
(((Gazania and Dotmom)))
kathi_mdgd
17 years ago
Gazania & dotmom,i can't even imagine your loss.Hugs to both of you.
Kathi
evatx
17 years ago
Many hugs to both Gazania and Dotmom.
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Beautiful words to live by, that's for sure.

(((((Gazania)))))
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
(((((Gazania))))) (((((DotMom)))))

Linda
ont_gal
17 years ago
(((((Gazania)))))
alisande
17 years ago
I'm so sorry, Gazania. It's a club we never wanted to join.

She must have been very special.
gadgets
17 years ago
Your daughter sounds like a very special person, one that would have been a blessing just to know. So it's a HUGE blessing that you were chosen to be her mother. May God's peace reign supreme in your life today.

Shirley
OklaMoni
17 years ago
That's a beautiful verse. Thanks for sharing.

Since you posted it, I am guessing you don't mind if I copy it and print it out?

I am thinking of sending it to my daughters.

Moni
socks
17 years ago
She must have been a wonderful person, your daughter. Thank you for sharing the words she lived by. Even though she is not with us now, I'm sure the words touched someone here in a meaningful way.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You must miss her every day.
minnie_tx
17 years ago
My heart goes out to you. Losing a child is a terrible thing I know.
What a lovely tribute thanks for sharing!!
joyfulguy
17 years ago
Thank you for sharing, Gazania.

What a fine credo by which to live: I'm sure that many who knew your daughter considered it a privilege to have been her friend.

I can't imagine the pain that you must have suffered, and that continues, even if alleviated some by the passage of time in the intervening period ... but in some ways our emotions don't know about time.

(((((gazania and family))))) (((((dotmom and family)))))

ole joyful
gazania_gw
Original Author
17 years ago
You are all so wonderfully kind, and your words are so comforting. You are right OJ, emotions don't know about time. There are several others here at the KT who have lost children and they know as I do that there is no greater loss. But then, I am greatful to have not lost a spouse as many of you have. That is pain that I cannot imagine living through. But we do somehow manage to go on. The love, kind words and support of KT friends helps so much.

I posted those words of "On This Day" to remind us all to hold on to the ideal of thoughtfulness, kindness, and appreciation, for those we are in contact with in our daily lives. They are indeed words to live by.