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| Last KIss |
August 27, 2008 21:02 |
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never really listened to the lyrics before...
oz |
Oh where, oh where, can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven so I've got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
We were out on a date in my daddy's car,
We hadn't driven very far.
There in the road straight ahead,
A car was stalled, the engine was dead.
I couldn't stop, so I swerved to the right,
I'll never forget the sound that night.
The screaming tires, the busting glass,
The painful scream that I heard last.
Oh where, oh where, can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven so I've got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
When I woke up, the rain was falling down,
There were people standing all around.
Something warm flowing through my eyes,
But somehow I found my baby that night.
I lifted her head, she looked at me and said;
"Hold me darling just a little while."
I held her close I kissed her - our last kiss.
I found the love that I knew I had missed.
Well now she's gone even though I hold her tight,
I lost my love, my life that night.
Oh where, oh where, can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven so I've got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
- Pearl Jam cover of Wayne Cochran & the C.C. Riders, 1962 |
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| "Absolute peace" |
June 2, 2008 19:19 |
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keeper of letters and memories
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My dearest Poopy,
March 3, 2003
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Am I doing okay? I will always tell people in an extremely positive tone, that I am fine. Am I fine? I experience intense moments of joy. However, as soon as I miss a few nights of sleep, I forget what I have learned and get frustrated. Grrrr.
This Sunday, I envisioned getting out of the car - in the middle of a major blizzard - to walk endlessly in the snowy void, leaving everything behind.
I slept last night and have found centre again...makes me realize...that there is a much bigger picture. Struggling is pointless. I cannot control everything in my life. I can, however, influence.
Then there is peace.
Absolute peace. |
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May 23, 2008 12:09 |
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| warm day |
April 28, 2008 22:14 |
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Rhonda
Airdrie |
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hi everyone who might be thinking of Paula... |
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| Gibber |
April 21, 2008 20:10 |
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Dawn
Milton |
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I miss you... thank you for your songs and signs that you are there when I need you. I miss you always. Never a day goes by that I don't think of you. |
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| a quote that made me think of you |
February 21, 2008 17:38 |
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Marnie
Canmore |
I could see you saying this to us...
"... Be as I am -- a reluctant enthusiast... a part time crusader, a half hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it's still here. So get out there and hunt and fish and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forest, encounter the grizz, climb the mountains, bag the peaks, run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious stillness, that lovely, mysterious and awesome space. Enjoy yourselves ... !"
-Edward Abbey
Your memory still lives strong. It is a clear sunny day and I feel your powerful energy in the valley. I miss you, but I know you are at peace.
namaste
big love,
Marnie |
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| Happy Valentines Day |
February 15, 2008 00:19 |
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Rhonda
Calgary |
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thinking of you... |
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| Thanks |
January 8, 2008 19:56 |
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Pam
Vancouver |
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Thanks for the greeting. I was thinking of Paula and friends today too. |
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| Just thinking.... |
January 7, 2008 10:18 |
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Christie
Patagonia |
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Just thinking about Paula today and wanting to send greeting to others out there who may have been doing the same thing. |
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| One of your many places |
January 3, 2008 20:02 |
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Les
NZ |
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I'm here. |
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| ready to fly |
January 1, 2008 13:57 |
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jas
saskatoon |
I was clawed by a great horned owl today Paula, as I went in to dress his wound, clean his cage and feed him.
I couldn't help but marvel at his will to live - with a broken wing we didn't think he would survive, and now he's ready for physiotherapy and may be able to be released! He hates being penned - and wants to soar...
It reminded me so much of you... |
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| Time |
December 13, 2007 01:31 |
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Corey
Calgary |
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As I read my other memory I realize that the time is wrong, it is still December 12th, I know this day well. I remember it all the days leading up to it and all the days after. It was life changing. It's the day you remember how much you miss your friend. |
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| Remembering You Always |
December 13, 2007 01:24 |
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Corey
Calgary |
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Today, and always, I remember you and how much you loved life. I miss you my friend, everyday, you made the world a better place. |
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| Timberline Tour Guide |
December 12, 2007 20:04 |
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Rob Spera
Florida |
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Paula has been on my mind this past week as it has now been three years since she left the earth plane. I met Paula on a Timberline Bicycle Tour back in 1999. The photo is of her on the train we took from Whittier to Alyeska after crossing Prince William Sound on a ferry. For two weeks now, I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Timberline catalog for 2008 as I knew it was recently mailed out. I expected the catalog over a week ago. As I drove home, something made me think that maybe the catalog would be in my mailbox tonight, I had almost forgotten about it. And sure enough, on this special day to remember Paula, the Timberline catalog was in my mailbox on this day. I have kept every Timberline catalog, and there are some photos of her in some of the Timberline catalogs. I think I will look through the past catalogs again tonight and look at the photos of her and some of the places we went together in Alaska. |
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| Thinking of You |
December 12, 2007 17:53 |
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Michelle
Calgary |
Paula,
Today marks 3 years since we lost you. I have thought of you lots today and every day. Life has changed so much since we lost you, but no matter where life takes me, I will always remember you and your chair. Your smiling face and determination. Thank you for those. We miss you. |
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| Your Spirit Lives On |
December 12, 2007 09:37 |
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Rhonda Anderson Cox
Calgary |
You are gone but not far away. As so many people have said Paula, we feel your strength, your cheering us on in our lives. I've had a baby Paula! His zest for living reminds me of you. He sets his eye on the ball and goes for it! He plays and laughs every day. I showed him your photo yesterday and he happily drooled on it...giving you his kisses. We know you are watching over us. Thank you Angel Paula! Today I am so saddened by your death and yet reminded that your spirit will always be alive...in another form...through the lives of others that you touched. You still inspire me to live well, with purpose and passion.
We are thinking of your family today and throughout the season...Sending love and prayers...
Miss you and love you, Rhonda, Stu and Hunter |
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| sadness and hope |
December 12, 2007 08:43 |
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Rose
Calgary |
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I kept your emails. Can't bring myself to delete them. So many little ways I know you are still here. I drove past your tree the other day. In an instant I could see that crazy smiling face of yours. You are probably dancing right now. I know you can feel love spreading out all over the world today as we all think of you. The sound of your name bursting from our hearts is almost deafening. xoxo. |
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| Thinking of you |
December 11, 2007 09:32 |
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Jenn Brink (Marvell)
Oakville, On |
To Paula and her family,
Just a note to let you all know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of many people, especially at this time of year. |
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| one day at a time |
December 1, 2007 18:08 |
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Jas
Saskatoon |
Ah Paula...
I remember struggling to write my first application essay for vet school. Having no idea what to say or how to say it.
"just write the truth" you said. "how could they not love you?"
And then you proceeded to tell me all sorts of amazing things that I had never thought about. And when the days are long or hard (or both!) I frequently think of you and how you believed I deserved to be here - much more than I ever believed it myself.
I miss you... |
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| Thinking of you |
November 25, 2007 01:09 |
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Dave
Calgary |
Paula;
I think of you often. Always with a smile...and a tear |
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