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Oh, Jim, if the world only knew what they were missing in knowing you, they would beat down the doors of that humble Arkansas cabin that houses a noble man, a man of great worth, a scribe used by the One who walked on this earth. I love you, Dear Friend, and while you ask for no tears at your passing, there will be many selfish tears from my eyes, falling at the loss of your presence, joined with joyful tears knowing that I will be able to share eternity(s?) with you! Sharon

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OK Bubba, looks good. Neat card too. catch ya later.

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I am Rev. Jon Martin's middle daughter. I enjoyed your poems! Thank you for writing one about my dad! He is a GREAT pastor and I am so very proud of him!

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Hello Mr. Brandes, I am Pastor Jon's daughter, Amber. I just wanted to say thank you for your great poem that you wrote about my dad. It was great to see some pictures of him as well. You portrayed my dad as I've always known him. His love for Christ was the very reason I became a Christian. I wanted to love Christ as much a my earthly father did. Thanks again, ~Amber :)

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This is very nice. He sounds like the kind of man every church could use. Keep up the good work. Luv, Sandy

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We loved the poem you wrote. It was so pretty as everthing we have read that you have written. Keep writting we will read them all.

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Your words bring back our childhood times and memories. Who ever really sees "me". My deepest desire was for my mother to really KNOW me but she never did or could. There were too many presupposed events and memories in her mind and could only see what she thought she saw. It made me sad but I finally accepted that only God and me can really know who I am. Thanks for your beautiful words. Me

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I have eaten this pie....it is awesome...and I bet mine will taste nothing like it. Jim....does this mean you are dead??? Sharing this recipe is making me nervous. Love ya

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Jim, We truly enjoyed visting you on Friday,13th 2006. I think God had that in his plans for us to meet you. We have enjoyed the other poems that you write. They are so beautiful and when you read them you can feel God's presence. Thank you for writting the poem for us.