In the winter months of life,
there comes a balance between hanging on and letting go.
Should we stay or should we go?
Do we get to choose?
What do we have to lose?
My Marty’s 92-year old Aunt lost the second love of her life this week. Her near 93-year old fiance.
Rest in Peace dear Tilford. Thanks for loving Aunt Francie. Thanks for bringing her such joy in the winter years of her life. You will be missed. You were a good man.
Christmas 2007
Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
ON STAYING OR GOING….THERE IS A COUNTRY SONG…
“LEAVING AIN’T THE ONLY WAY TO GO”
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Ill have to listen to that one Dick
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R.I.P Tilford.
As long as there is time, as long as there is love and as long as we have the breath to speak your name you will be loved and not forgotten.
x
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That is beautiful Jenny. Thank you.
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You are welcome …hugs x
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I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Marty’s Aunt’s fiance. They look like such a sweet couple. I would like to express same sentiments as ramblingsfromamum, RIP Tilford! I hope that Marty’s aunt is taking it okay. You all are in my heart and prayers. (I love the picture of the little bird).
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Thanks PJ! They were so cute together and so fortinate to have each other in their “golden years.”0
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Yes, I agree. Very sweet to have such a late in life romance. Most elderly widows and widowers do not have that special friend in their remaining years.
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Aww, so sorry about Marty’s Aunt’s loss! Your poem was beautiful. I think its beautiful that she got a second chance at love. I am sure she cherishes every moment she had with him! Hugs to her and all of you!
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Thank you so much dear JR!
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Sorry for the loss, I hope she will be OK in time. Love the little bird, so cute! Amazing how such a small critter can survive such deep cold.
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Thanks John – for your kindness and the compliment on my photo capture – it reminded me of balance of hanging on or letting go and flying away ….
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So sorry …..especially for Aunt Francie…. Your poem and photo ….soooooo appropriate! Sending hugs to you all in this time of regaining ‘balance’ xoxoxo joyce
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Thanks Joyce! I appreciate the comment as my “poetry” skills are verrrrrryy new 🙂
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So sorry to learn about The death of someone so dear. Loss is difficult at any time. Luckily, she has you and Marty to fill the void.
Hugs,
Kate
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Thanks Kathleen! Marty has been so good to her. He has been such a caregiver to so many in his family.
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Very sorry to hear it, for all of you who knew him. You can look at his picture and get a sense of the kindness. Jodi, yours is a gift. It truly is. Love the photo of the bird and the poem…really so poignant and moving. Hugs to you and your family, and Francie.
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Thank you for you very kind words, Laura. Means more than you can know 🙂
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I’m so sorry.
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