Arlington Mill High School students are reading, discussing, and writing about the book, _Alicia Afterimage_, by Lulu Delacre.
Arlington Mill High School students are reading, discussing, and writing about the book, _Alicia Afterimage_, by Lulu Delacre.
I lost a very special person in my life who was my grandmother, she was the most wonderful person, just remembering a bit of her makes me break down in tears. I lost her when I was only nine years of age, but it feels like it was yesterday. she took care of me since I was 2 years old. My mom left me at the age of two to seek a better future for me by migrating to the USA. My grandmother took my mom's place and took care of me and showed me so many things,manners, and respect for others. she took me to school every morning and picked me up after, I still have those memories present just like it was yesterday.
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When we lose someone we love, the pain is worse, isn't it? Yes, she taught you (or gave you the gift!) of good manners and respect. She would be so proud of you now, I think! What would she think of your ability to speak (and write) such beautiful English!?
DeleteLost its a easy word to write but the meaning after those latter is a intense pain that we have to overcome. I did had lost someone really special to me is a sorrow that always is going to be in my heart and mind. Sometimes I ask myself what should i do in those moments when I feel sad because of same the reason that I couldn't protect the person that could do any thing for me. Guilty is a rock that I carry in my back and nightmares are the ones that follow me in my dreams. (1004691)
ReplyDeleteDear 1004691,
DeleteYes--the loss will always be felt in your heart AND mind. I am sorry to read that you feel guilt about the loss.
On another note, I love your metaphor: "Guilt is a rock that I carry on my back...." Very poetic language.
Dr. Kennedy
I have lost a loved one two years ago, he was my grandfather, he died of ulcer. I got in shock, depressed, and painful.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, We were all happy when my grandfather came from my country for the fifth time. He was my father's father. When he came all of us used to go out with him to showed him the city. We took him to DC to walked all around the White-House, he was so happy and was always smiling no matter what. he left to my country again, and i still remember like if it was yesterday when I said bye to him and he said take care my darling and take care of you daddy, I don't think I will see you again. Five days later I was Friday at 2:00 AM when we got a call from a cousin of mine and said grandpa just died. I didn't believe it because I have had just see him a week after. I got in shock and my body started to tremble until I accepted his dead.
Secondly, I was really depressed because I started to remember the way he laughed when we said something funny. He was always happy and joking with us. We knew that he was sick but he seemed to be fine. After he die, my grandmother confessed us that the last day they stood here he was vomiting blood, but he told her not to tell anybody for not to worry us. That made me more depressed because he was such a good person that didn't even want to worry any of us.
Finally, I was really painful because my grandfather was the one who took care of my grandmother. They were always together and traveled anywhere. It really hurt me when I saw my grandma cry. I felt that pain really deep inside my heart, My granddad was the greatest person I have ever met. Remember him makes me be a best person, I want to see my self in his because he was a great person.
Now that everything had pass, We just remember him as a great and funniest person he was. We all love you grandfather God have you in his Glory.
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Dear 980542,
DeleteYour writing comes from the heart.
Dr. Kennedy
I experienced grief when a friend and Grandfather died. In 2009 when my friend died, it was difficult because i talked to him two day before he died, he looks healthy with big purpose for his future. Then, one afternoon he went to the stadium to see Marquense our favorite soccer team, but before the team finished, he left the stadium and quickly went to the hospital. He had started with stomachache, soon, the doctor sent him to another hospital. Three ours later he died in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather died three month after I came here it was a day before my birthday, March 4 2010. Every year I still feel the pain in my heart because I didn't go back to my country to see him for the last time, but I hope a day later see and hug him again.
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Dear 993711,
DeleteI am sorry to read that you, as such a young person, had to experience the loss of 2 loved ones. You talked to your friend 2 days before he died, and your grandfather died 3 months after you came here!
Yes, it takes a long time to recover.
Dr. Kennedy
I have lost a very good friend his name was Cesar, and his nick name was "chupacabra." Cesar was the last of three children. He was quiet, honest, smart. Every morning we used to walk to school with all the neighborhood kids. Suddenly, he started to miss school a lot, and I asked for him and nobody knew anything. One month ago he disappeared. two weeks later, I saw him and asked "where were you?" "what was wrong with you?" He didn't say anything about. Then, I saw him kicked,he was carrying water from the well. One of his best friend knew that his mother abused him while his other brothers were playing soccer. A sunny day, all my neighborhood and I were playing outside , and Cesar was walking to his house. He just waved us. At night time, he hanged himself. All the neighbors went to see him, it was tearing. I just went to the funeral. At the funeral heard many comments, some said that he played the Ouija, and other that his mother killed him. At the funeral, I saw his mother everybody asked her what had happened with Cesar, and she didn't answered it. She left the cemetery as soon as she could without saying anything.
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It is so sad to read that a young person could not talk to anyone about his problems. Therefore, he felt there was no solution to his problem. I hope that all young people can find someone to trust so they can get help is these kinds of situations. So, so sad....
DeleteIn this world every body have had grief because a lot of people lost their loved once. I had grief too when my aunt died. Since that time when ever I saw a dead body, I can't control myself, and I get very upset because my tears come it self. When I was eight years old, she made a lot of beautiful grass for me. She always said to my mother every week sent her to me please, and don't worry I will take care of her. But one day in 1999, she died by brain damage, after two years her marriage. She didn't have children, after three months that my grandfather died because he loved her a lot, and he didn't mange that his daughter died in two years after her marriage. So, after that I visited in my mother's parents house very quite. 996631
ReplyDeleteHow nice of your aunt to send for you so that she could take care of you. There is one part I don't understand: "...she made a lot of beautiful grass for me." Grass? You aunt made beautiful grass for you?
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