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Carole Roseland's avatar

What a wonderful poem for Jared and the rest of us! Thanks for sharing😊.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Carole. It was a promise I made to Jared and I'm glad I could fulfill it. He was a sweet boy.

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Megan Youngmee's avatar

thank you for sharing time with Jared so he could voice his love and his pain through his friends loss. I hope the poem will help other kids face this hard thing. things out of our hands, confusing things and yes. death, which connects all of us.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I felt very bad for him —such a sad little boy. Yes, if the poem helps even one other child, I’ll be happy.

Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Megan.

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mitch's avatar

Very sad , But true story for many CJ . Yet ending is very true you remember them forever , the way you saw them . Not how they looked near the end . Hugs to you and family C . J . . great post

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Mitch. Jared was sad telling me all about her and it tugged at my heart.

hugs and peace, my friend

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mitch's avatar

I can see why C . J . , You did a wonderful poem from it , from start to finish . Hugs and peace to all involved .

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Mitch. That was years ago now. I’ve often thought about Jared and wondered how he was doing. With that caring heart of his, I’m sure he has many best friends.

Hugs and peace, my friend.

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mitch's avatar

C.J. I am sure he is ok , and has many friends now . Me I am going through massive confusion , I remember writing more than site says i did on my story . So I have no idea where it stopped when it went out . Don;t want to repeat anything . Happy labor day to you and family

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I’m sorry you’re having an issue with Substack. it happens! I had a day where I was writing a lot and I did four drafts for CJ’s World. Lost them all the next day! They just disappeared! I can never replace them.

I think I’m waiting to see your 19th Chapter. Ask some others who also read and comment. See what they last read.

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mitch's avatar

I have tried to Cj I just can't get an answer . all i need is last sentence of 18 was going to do 19 lol. hugs to you my friend

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karen vanderlaan's avatar

This is so incredibly beautiful!

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you very much, Karen.

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