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My most heartfelt thoughts are with you, mom!

Melody,

I can't find the words.  My deepest sympathy to you.  I am a Boxer mom and you will always be a part of our group and the entire navy for moms group.  Let me know if there is anything that you need.

Dear Melody,

Years ago when the daughter of a family friend passed away, we created memory cards which were handed out at her service. They were printed on 8.5x11 card stock (cut into 2). On one side was a photo of her along with her favorite poem. Reverse side reserved for any comments her friends wanted to add. Her parents cherished the cards - read the words often. I am in CA. If you like, I can create the cards and send to you in a pdf file - if you have a family friend who can print them. I can print them too but don't know if we have enough time. I have sent you a friend request. Take care.

Dear Melody,

May you experience the peace that passes all understanding as you grieve the loss of your precious son, Matthew. May God comfort you and may you sense His closeness. Much Love, Laura

Melody, are you going to be printing them yourself?  I could send the pdf file or jpg file to you or upload it here. You just have to save it to your hard disc.  If you are going to have Kinkos print them, then I should send the files directly to kindos.  I would print the front first. Then flip the sheet over and print the back 3-4 sheets at a time. Then cut in half. I suggest printing them on 8.5x11 card stock.

If you think you are going to have a hard time print on both sides, we can alter the card, so you print on one side only, fold it in half - the memories words can be written on the inside.

Sample coming in a few minutes.

I made these on MS Publisher. If you know how to use it. I can send you the file. Otherwise, let me know what you would like to change.

Love, BQB.

OK. I changed the year from 1988 to 1990.  The first posted at 1:45 am you can print on 8.5x11 and fold it over - inside won't have any printing.

The next two are the back and front - printed on both sides, cut down the middle - they'll be like cards. Here are the files.

memories1.pdf  

memories1.jpg

memories2.pdf (contains both front and back)

memories2front.jpg

memories2back.jpg

Melody,

I am in CA. If you see this early in the morning, let me know what changes you may want. I could take the poem off. Enlarge photo. Use different color font. I will be in and out most of the day with work. I'll try to make the changes before tomorrow night.

Don't feel any obligation to use them. Take care.

Got your photos and will email to you by regular email in pdf and jpg formats.

Take care.

God Bless you and your family. May God grant you peace through this most difficult time and always. You are handeling this with an incredible amount of strength. I admire you much. <3 As your Navy family if there is anything I can do for you please let me know. (((((((HUGS)))))))))

Please let me know how you are doing? I hope that god has eased some of your pain.

Thinking of you and wishiing you peace during these times of sorrow.