As a priest once told me when I lost my grandmother due to cancer, "Memories are your partner now". Lost her when I was in my freshman year in high school. (Looks like you and I have something in common Walter). I've never brought this up often, but I was in a temporary state of depression, and I recall reading Amy Jo's story from the Chicken Soup series (the one that I owned was on Tough Stuff, which is where I came across her story). I kept reading it for a few weeks before I had to leave in November to be at my family's native home for the funeral. Also to quote Jason Faunt, he said in an interview regarding JDF "The best way to remember someone is to talk about them". Sharing such memories and how he impacted people around the world is a way of keeping him alive. (Honestly, I know there are stories over in Europe and I hope to find some soon. I may even put it in a book).
Pierre Sales
Budding writer and podcaster, poet, beginner cosplayer, geek archivist. Soon to be an upcoming English teacher.
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Sep 03 at 11:14 PM
As a priest once told me when I lost my grandmother due to cancer, "Memories are your partner now". I remember telling JDF that his poetry was something that helped me get through tough times. Allowing me to write as an outlet.