Poem to Steven and Gretchen Kelly,
written by Norma (Dr. Kelly's sister),
in memory of Jennifer Marie Kelly.
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We started a journey, you and I,
so many years ago.
When we started, I didn't realize,
how far, us two, would go.
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We traveled up and down the road,
more times than I remember.
I didn't care where we went,
as long as we went together.
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I was your companion and confidante,
I listened to your dreams.
My presence gave you comfort,
we made such a wonderful team.
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Joy and sadness, graduations and deaths,
we survived it all,
Changing jobs and homes and pets,
I learned to like them big and small.
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Time takes it toll, the body fails,
the mind, it starts to wander.
Every journey must have an end,
so too, our time together.
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I thank you for your loving care,
I couldn't have asked for more
You tried so hard to keep me here,
but now it's my time to soar.
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Remember me for all the times,
we shared with one another.
Thanks, Mom & Dad, for all the love,
it couldn't have been better.
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Love, Jen – June 11, 2013