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kozar

(2,951 posts)
Sat Sep 7, 2024, 04:28 PM Sep 2024

LilBit's brother just called, about the school shooting; [View all]

As I've explained, he never made contact since MrsK or Lil passed.
He said, " Koz, I remember when you first met Mom and us. You and I were having a beer on the patio, and just talking, and you told me you were sorry for the country your generation is leaving for me,( Iraq war was going on) Just wanted to thank you. You barely knew us, and could have that conversation. I've been worrying a bit on how to talk to the girls( my grand children.) , about the shootings. And this conversation popped in my head. I have a few years before I have to talk to them, but I have a template to go by. So, Thanks"
I said, "You're Welcome.
, wait until the birds bees talk comes, but I can't help, you were 18 when I met yall,"
He just laughed, " it's good to hear your voice, can I call once in a while?"
I said ok, of course.


Generations pass, there is always some problem, to talk to our children about. And he is 42 now.
Might take years for them to understand, it's just our job as parents, to plant the seeds.

Humble Koz today.

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Happy to hear he reached you, Koz. elleng Sep 2024 #1
He always could, kozar Sep 2024 #4
You are a good man (and dad) koz... getagrip_already Sep 2024 #2
Sometimes it's odd things that bring people together biophile Sep 2024 #3
Beautiful post, koz. sheshe2 Sep 2024 #5
What a beautiful note malaise Sep 2024 #6
Planting seeds for the future is an awesome thing to do. Thank you. nt Biophilic Sep 2024 #7
Obviously you did good Koz. Im happy for you. Srkdqltr Sep 2024 #8
Nice. Glad you connected. Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #9
Lilbit passed? Lucky Luciano Sep 2024 #10
Yes, ty , kozar Sep 2024 #17
So happy he made the connection. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #11
I love this. What a wise and kind soul you are Iris Sep 2024 #12
Thank you so much for sharing your journey here, Koz. TygrBright Sep 2024 #13
Ty Tygr, and all of DU, for listening, kozar Sep 2024 #15
Nice malaise Sep 2024 #16
Happy for you!!! Karadeniz Sep 2024 #14
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