tati: I feel so delighted and humbled, Even Though, my tanka of faith, was placed as second winner by the Contest Committee on the Faith contest. I thank you all my dear friends, I'm so sorry for not reciprocating your reviews, due to my husband's health condition; worsening lately. And to you, Joan E, thank you deep from my heart for writing, posting and dedicating your poem "Indonesia's toll" to me. I only hope I can be half as good a friend to you.
    geoniasha: Congratulations, tati, for placing in the 'Faith' contest. Your tanka on faith is most inspiring. geo -
    Belinda: Hi, Tati, I'm sorry for your husband's condition, but happy for your win. I do hope things will go well soon ... Don't worry about replies, we understand. -
    Jean Lutz: Just letting you know, dear friend, that your family is in my prayers. Love, Jean -
    mountainwriter49: Tati, I've just learned of your dear husband's passing from Joan's latest poem. I'm truly saddened for you and your family, but know your faith is strong. You are all in my prayers and thoughts as you go through the upcoming days. With love and respect, Ray. -
    Begin Again: tati.

    Your heart must mbe heavywith grief having lost your husband...I know how much your family means to you. I hope they are gthered close and you can lean on them while you try to find the strength to continue. My thoughts and prayers are with you...Carol -
    Mithma: Just learned that your hausband passed away. please accept my sympathies -
    findingmyroom: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing.
    Stephanie -
    R. K. Alan: Dear Tati, I just heard of your loss...

    Turut berduka cita atas meninggalnya suami tercinta.

    Semoga amal ibadah beliau diterima di sisiNya dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan diberikan ketabahan dan kekuatan. -
    Fireshadow: For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? Only when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

    The Prophet
    by Kahlil Gibram

    With my deepest respect and affection,

    Amarillys

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    Belinda: Dear Tati, happy birthday. Here's a little something for you:

    Another Year

    Another year has passed
    Another to know you better
    Your ups, your downs
    Your joys, your sorrows

    Itâ??s been a hard year
    Since December to December
    From birthday to birthday
    But youâ??ve made it, girl

    Youâ??ve passed the test of time
    And even more so
    The test of love
    Of devotion and perseverance

    So whatâ??s your birthday gift today?
    A myriad of memories
    So precious to keep
    And last you through years to come

    Another year has passed
    Now I know you better
    Through laughter and tears
    I admire you more


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    tati: Thank you so much, my dear friend, Belinda, for this highest appreciation. It means a lot as it's a special dedication to my birthday. I am so touched. I never knew how hard it was to loose someone we love, until the day my husband went to heaven above. It has been twenty days since his departure, up till now Iâ??m not able to return to my normal activities yet.
    I am writing this reply with tears in my eyes. If only I had enough words to express my gratitude, Belinda.

    I send you my love and many hugs ...

    tati -