In memory of Frances Lillian Best Sept. 9, 1918- April 15, 2012
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Emily Dickinson
I found this poem a few days ago and I was struck by it’s meaning. It seemed appropriate at this time.
I’ve been off line for most of the week. I’m not ignoring you all. I simply needed to be some place else.Some day I may blog about these past five day, but for now I need some time to surround myself with happier memories. I’ll be back later in the week.
Posted by Laura Best on April 15, 2012
https://lauraabest.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/if-i-can-stop-one-heart-from-breaking/
Laura Best 
jenniferneri
/ April 15, 2012All the best, Laura.
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suzicate
/ April 15, 2012You be where you need to be right now…We’ll be here when you get back. My condolences.
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pattisj
/ April 15, 2012Lovely poem, and so meaningful. Hugs.
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Carl D'Agostino
/ April 15, 2012Emily Dickinson is magical. What is astonishing to me is that she basically lived as a recluse yet her poems would indicate that she’d been in every part of the world, knew all people and experienced everything. Condolences on your loss.
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Abigail Sharpe
/ April 15, 2012*hugs* to you.
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Darlene
/ April 15, 2012My favourite poem. Do what you need to do and know your blogging pals are thinking of you.
Love, Darlene
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ramblingsfromtheleft
/ April 15, 2012Be at peace, Laura. Emily touches the heart in ways few others could do.
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Linda Cassidy Lewis
/ April 16, 2012Take care, Laura.
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Heather Wright
/ April 16, 2012So sorry, Laura. Thinking of you.
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Sue Harrison
/ April 16, 2012Sending you prayers, love and sympathy, Laura.
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Leah
/ April 16, 2012~ big hugs ~
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C.B. Wentworth
/ April 17, 2012😦 Hugs.
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Punam J R
/ April 17, 2012Prayers and strength to you, Laura. Take care. Hugs, Punam
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angela wilson
/ April 17, 2012You are in my thoughts, Laura, as you take some time-out for yourself and loved ones. Wishing you well. Peace.
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fivecats
/ April 17, 2012Many prayers to you, Laura. Take care.
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joylene
/ April 17, 2012So sorry for your loss, Laura. Hugs.
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Carol
/ April 18, 2012Family is a priority and we understand that. Thinking of you and praying for comfort.
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Lynn A. Davidson
/ April 20, 2012Laura, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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