SSDreamin Blessings and curses

[Denim Deb]

I'm getting an egg maybe every other day. But, I'm down to 3 hens, and the pullets haven't started to lay yet.

 

[SSDreamin]

Today is my DS#1's birthday. He would've been 29 today. I would be feeling pretty old today, but I used to tell him he was a miracle baby because I had him when I was 6! So, 35, eh, that's not old! Sure do miss your face, Budro boy!

 

[Denim Deb]

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Ahhhh, here's a for you!

 

[Wannabefree]

Aw that is so sweet Happy Birthday Budro and to momma!

 

[Dawn419]

 

[SSDreamin]

Thanks for the everybody!

Now, about my cemetary adventure:

Short bit of description first: My DS#1 is in a cemetary located in a small town south of here. It is across the street from the High School and it has a large, manicured field of about 2-3 acres along the back side, between it and the library. Nice green space.

So, I am sitting there on the ground beside the grave, with DS#1's best friend, and I notice this GORGEOUS German Shepard in the field - stunning dog. The man with him is teaching/re-enforcing commands. The dog is amazing! The man is giving a series of noises, not verbal commands, and the dog is doing all this cool stuff. Then, the dog spots us - and breaks out to a dead run! The guy shouts SIT! The dog screeches to a halt, and plops down! I call out to the man and ask if he does charity cases, because I have one of those at home that would give him a challenge

The man approaches, which of-course is the dogs cue to come on over. The dog about licked our faces off! The man asked if I was _______ _________'s (DS's) Mom, and I said yes. He told me he was retired from the school, but remembered my son well. I'm thinking, oops, what crazy story is he going to tell me? He said my son left a strong impression on him because he had impeccable manners and was always respectful, no matter what the situation (please keep in mind that my son was very 'Goth' - I often said he was a classic example of 'don't judge a book by it's cover' and I believe that's exactly why he looked that way - to see how many people would ). He said he often thinks of DS - and stops by the gravesite to read the poems on the back of his headstone on occasion.
I think I upset him, because I started to cry. He looked kind of flustered and left. The thing is, I had been feeling very melancholy - duh - My son was an amazing kid - talented, artistic, and extremely intelligent - but did I just think that way because I was his Mom? Along comes this stranger, and points out that he is remembered by many people I've never even met. Lives he touched and left an impression on. So much so that, 9 1/2 years after he passed, they feel compelled to tell his Mom about it.

I am thankful for that gift yesterday. It picked me up and renewed me, plus - I got to meet Ranger, the gorgeous German Shepard!

P.S. The poems on his headstone are both by Robert Frost, in case I haven't mentioned it before. The last stanza from 'The Road Not Taken' and the full poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'. My son WAS Gold, and it's good to know that I'm not the only one who thinks so!

 

[mississippifarmboy]

 

[Wannabefree]

The dog knew his master needed to tell you that VERY cool story! I'm glad you got somereassurance that your son was a great kid to not just you, but apparently MANY people, that's awesome!

 

[BarredBuff]