Losing Scotty (Part 2)

Oct 13, 2017 12:43


The next morning in Mexico, I’m sitting on the balcony waiting for Em to wake up. The vendors have only just started setting up their tables on the narrow beach front that’s owned by the Mexican government and not the hotels. There are trays of sunglasses, bracelets made of yarn, wooden carvings, tourist trinkets. There are women selling blankets ( Read more... )

memoir, scotty, army, loss, emily

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slayground October 13 2017, 16:59:44 UTC
Your family is in my thoughts. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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carriejones October 13 2017, 19:51:36 UTC
Thank you. That is kind of you.

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ext_4328877 October 13 2017, 21:12:19 UTC
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Carrie. I hope that you all find comfort in each other during this hard time. Scotty will undoubtedly be sorely missed. x

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carriejones October 26 2017, 15:39:34 UTC
Thank you so much, Barbara.

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anonymous October 13 2017, 21:57:58 UTC
I'm crying for you because I know a lot about these pains. The pain of children growing up and moving on, the pain of losing a beloved friend. I'm sorry for your loss. Why can't our furry friends live longer? They live long enough for us to know we can't live without them. I'm sorry the world is without your sweet Scotty now, but I believe you will see him again. You will. <3

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carriejones October 26 2017, 15:39:54 UTC
I wish they could live so much longer.

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anonymous October 13 2017, 23:48:53 UTC
I wish you many !!!!!

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carriejones October 26 2017, 15:40:01 UTC
Thank you

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anonymous October 14 2017, 00:23:12 UTC
Scotty was so very loved and died peacefully after a terrific life. That is what we all can hope for...exclamation point or not!

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carriejones October 26 2017, 15:40:15 UTC
<3 This is quite true.

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