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From the keyboard of ASCII artist Normand Veilleux
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To A Keeper,
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One day someone's husband died, and on that clear,
cold morning, in The warmth of their bedroom, the wife
was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes
there isn't any more. No more hugs, no more special
moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls
just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes,
what we care about the most gets all used up and goes
away. never to return before we can say good-bye, say
"I love you."
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So while we have it . . . it's best we love it . . .
and care for it. and fix it when it's broken . . and
heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage. and
old cars . . and children with bad report cards and
dogs with bad hips and aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it, because we are
worth it.
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Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved
away or a classmate we grew up with. There are just
some things that make us happy, no matter what.
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Life is important, like people we know who are special
. . and so, We keep them close!
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Thank you for being a special part of my life!
You're a Keeper!
(From Brenda D, another keeper)
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