A Love Story

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written 1/29/08 10:46 AM, published 1/29/08 10:46 AM

Tags: love

Because of the current theme, I thought this might be an appropriate post. My sister, Norma, passed away on January 10th. She was three years older than me, and my idol when I was growing up. She married her husband, Butch, in her early twenties, and he was a brother to me. Yesterday, he went to join her. I don't think he could imagine living in this world without her. His broken heart just couldn't overcome and keep beating. Theirs was a great romance that overcame many obstacles, but never faltered.

This is a photo I took of them when they were dating in 1970 Norma Butch 1, and this was the last photo I ever took of them during a visit in 2007 (their daughter also in the photo). Norma Butch 2.

I don't want votes (this isn't intended to represent my work), and I know that neither of these photos is a technical coup. I hope you will forgive me if I just wanted to post this for emotional reasons.

Sara

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taters
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1/29/08 11:10 AM

So sorry to hear of your losses. May God comfort you in your time of need. If this isn't a love story, I don't what is...

- taters

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msjudi
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1/29/08 12:07 PM

i am so sorry for your loss... thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of Norma , Butch and their beautiful daughter.... they are priceless captures,take comfort in your memories .. My prayers and blessings are with you and your famly...

- Smile ; )

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momof3pics
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1/29/08 12:30 PM

I so sorry for your loss of two very important people in your life. if writing and posting the pictures of the ones you love make you feel better then please don't be sorry. and your post made me cry. my heart goes out to you and your family.

- Beauty in all

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smalltown05
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1/29/08 12:40 PM

An amazing double loss PW and much sympathy is shared. And yet they must be together again.

- blow.....hard

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RobinG
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1/29/08 12:54 PM

So sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ((Hugs))

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JustPeachy
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1/29/08 1:00 PM

Thoughts and prayers. Great love story.

- Good Kitty No More

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Lidljo
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1/29/08 1:13 PM

I am also so sorry for your loss again. You are right about a broken heart or spirit - when you loose a spouse, it is like loosing part of yourself. Great story and you can see their happiness in both of the pictures.

- Flowers are happiness...

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ROCKADEE
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1/29/08 1:42 PM

Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss...Glad You Posted The Photos, I Can See There Love And Happiness.

- NATURE RULES!!!

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boyhidingintree
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1/29/08 1:56 PM

(((Hugs))) Beautiful tribute to a beautiful couple. I'm so sorry for your loss, Sara.

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Penny
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1/29/08 3:03 PM

This is a beautiful tribute. I am so sorry for your loss.

- Smile

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Pablo57
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1/29/08 3:04 PM

God bless you and your family. Peace be with you.

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Candice
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1/29/08 6:00 PM

Heartfelt blessings!

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Ashton
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1/29/08 6:25 PM

A wonderful tribute. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all those their love touched!

- Say...CHEESE

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The Old Guy
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1/29/08 9:33 PM

Sara, thank you for sharing their photos with us. Who cares about technicalities at a time like this. Living can be wonderful, it can also be very cruel. One day it won't be so. Take yourself out to absorb God's creation, like those beautiful roses in your thumb. It can help take your mind off your loss to look to Him and the beauty He put around us. And find someone close whom you can talk to and be able to lay your head on their shoulder and cry. It helps a great deal if you can do that. Maybe you can help your niece do the same. Pain lasts a little while, memories last a lifetime, especially with photos like you have. Hold them close.

- So shoot already!!

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kalole0
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1/30/08 5:41 AM

Agree totally with the Old Guy. Thank you for sharing their love with us. We're here for you always.

- togetherness.....

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dragonfly
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1/30/08 6:43 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss...This is a beautiful tribute Sara... You can definitely see the love they shared... Take care of yourself...Sending hugs your way...

- Have a nice day...

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