From Me To You
Then From You To Me
Jewelry
They gave me your bracelet back
Tarnished now, rusty and black
It’s the one I had as a girl
The one you wore as you left this world
The one that witnessed mortal harm
I’m wearing now on my arm
And I do so with sorrow and with pride
Having seen your dessicated flesh inside
Knowing you wore it as you died
I have scrubbed it out repeatedly
Since it was returned to me
But still I can tell
It harbors a smell
Of old flesh and of rot
But it’s all I have got
And as long as it smells you can’t be forgot.
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Gil, throughout these long and difficult months, you have never ceased to amaze and inspire. Please know that you have been a source of great strength for thousands of us just dealing with our unimportant, mundane day-to-day challenges. I’m not sure how you do it but am grateful for it. You make us better than we otherwise would be. Thank you. About where Morgan is now, I recently underwent surgery and experienced something entirely unexpected and wonderful. I don’t know how to explain it except to say that I have never had a greater feeling of peace, comfort and calm than during that couple of hours. I just felt at the time, very consciously, that I was in heaven – and I have never considered myself a religious person. I can only assume that Morgan and all of our departed loved ones are in a very place at this very moment. If so, take heart. She is in truly remarkable place that transcends any happiness we have known. Thank you again for your inspiration.
Your words tear at my heart,even tho I never met your daughter.
I hope your words penetrate deeply into the persons mind and soul that committed such an act, that would force a mother to use such words when speaking about her beautiful 20 year old daughter.My wish is that your words sting and burn the truth out of anyone involved.
How could this happen? Who was with her? Where were the people you expect to be watching her back?How does that area play into Morgan’s past?Why no pictures?Not arriving..not getting ready..no banner shots?There are far more questions than answers.
The entities involved,JMU,JPJ,UVA,CHV,LE.FBI have released very little detail. I hope the person or persons involved are brought to justice and placed where they can no longer hurt the innocent
God Bless you
here’s to the long haul…keep, keeping ,on
Such stark reality, such heart wrenching emotion. So many people care about what you’re going through. Every mother dreams of that piece of jewelry or those special heirlooms they will pass on to their children. None of us ever expect to have them returned as you have. I hope you feel the prayers for peace that so many are sending to you. Our hearts are broken too. Step by step, dear one. The walk is hard. Lean on loved ones, take a wayside rest once in awhile, and know that there are many traveling with you on this journey.
Blessings,
Alice
MY eyes are filled with tears for you and you are so strong for all of us. May God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your grief, and your strength with us Gil. You never cease to amaze me, and as I told you, you are my hero, now and always. We will not let Morgan’s light dim, this I promise you. 2-4-1 always.
I couldn’t stop the tears. We’ve never met, but like so many others, it’s as if we have, joined in the knowing of grief.
Some will say time heals, but it’s not time, it’s distance. Maybe it’s the same, I don’t really know.
2 4 1
My stomach is in knots as tears stream down my face…
Your horrible reality is shared by so many that care…
Peace and Love,
Joe Guthrie
Your grief through your words rips through me like a knife. I don’t really know you or Morgan or your family, but I feel like my heart has been torn in two by what you are suffering through. May the monster who did this to your precious child be haunted with guilt day and night and more importantly, may he be found, arrested, and prosecuted. NO parent should have to bury their child, nor should their child suffer such agony. God bless your family!