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A Gift For Grandma This poem is about my grandson. When he was born he had complications which resulted in him having to stay in the intensive care unit. My daughter was finally allowed to hold him at three days old. He just came home last Thursday 7-17-08. He was born 7-11-08....
I lost my 15-year-old grandson 4 years ago. I lost my father 3 1/2 years ago. Three of the most influential males are now gone from my life. It gives me a whole new perspective on life. The poem is correct and well said. I continue to move forward but never forget what those ...
I’ll put him on display in my toilet for all the years he prevented an old man from having a good life." The official smiled and let him through. When he arrived at his family’s house in Brooklyn, his grandson saw him unpack the bust. Grandson: "Who is that, grandpa?" Old man...
She loved her grandson so much. My mother was a fighter and did not want to leave us behind and was always worried about her children. She was never selfish and helped everyone around her. She never put herself first, always her children. She was the best mother anyone can ask for. I...
In our vicinity, a couple abruptly lost their 19-year-old son last Sunday in a tragic manner. The deceased was a classmate of my grandson and used to visit our home off and on. I have been thinking about his parents' plight since then. Your poem, "I Love You, Son," helped me to...
My grandma was found alive and well, but hours later my life would change forever! I miss my mom more than I could ever explain! I think about her every minute, every second! Often times I'm still in disbelief because it still feels surreal! My mom had two children, my little ...