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1:29pm, February 26, 2009
I only needed to talk to one person tonight for myself, instead of spending two years helping others and you know what??? Not one...Not one single person to talk to....not a person on the chat or looking to help or anything for me.... Just once, It would be nice and yet, nothing. How can life be so cruel and unfair......... I guess I'll nevr know.
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i hope you like this as much as i did.
Most beautiful letter ever.
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou, a major in the 2end Rhode Island Volunteers, wrote home to his wife in Smithfield. July 14,1861 Camp Clark, Wasington DC
Dear Sarah: The indications are very strong that we shall move in a few days-perhaps tomorrow. And lest I should not be able to write you again I feel impelled to write a few lines that may fall under your eye when I may be no more. I have no misgivings about, or lack of confidence in the cause in which I am engaged, and my courage does not halt or falter. I know how American civilization now leans upon the triumph of the government and how great a debt we owe to those who went before us through the blood and suffering of the revolution. And I am willing- perfectly willing- to lay down all my joys in this life, to help maintain this government and to pay that debt.
Sarah, my love for you is deathless; it seems to bind me with mighty cables that nothing but omnipotence can break: and yet my love of Country comes over me like a strong wind and bears me irresistibly with all those chains to the battlefield. The memories of all the blissful moments I have enjoyed with you come crowding over me, and I feel most deeply grateful to God and you, that I have enjoyed them for so long. And how hard it is for me to give them up, and burn to ashes the hopes and future years, when, God willing, we might still have lived and loved together, and see our boys grown up to honorable manhood around us. If I do not return, my dear Sarah, never forget how much I love you, nor that when my last breath escapes me on the battle field, it will whisper your name.... Forgive my many faults, and the many pains I have caused you. How thoughtless, how foolish I have sometimes been!... But, Oh Sarah, if the dead can come back to this earth and flit unseen around those they love, I shall always be with you, in the brightest day and in the darkest night... always Sarah, always. And when the soft breeze fans your check, it shall be my breath, or the cool air your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by. Sarah, do not mourn me dead; think I am gone and wait for me, for we shall meet again... Good Bye my love, i hold you in my heart forever.
Sullivan Ballou was killed a week later at the battle of Bull Run......
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Wow what a beautiful letter, that is true love everyone needs and wants. This brought tears to my eyes, it touched my heart. Thank you for sharinf such a wonderful letter, how brave he was.
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really wow...
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That was a beautiful letter...I liked it, it was sweet and very touching.
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i don't comprehend very well. but these people sounded very much in love i hope one day someone will love me as much as they did. am i right was that a love letter?
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Hi,
I read the letter when you first posted it and I too didn't reply right away. It is a beautiful letter and something to look at as a time that has passed. You are right, people don't give a shit anymore about other human beings and this website harbors some of the worst. You sound like a really neet guy and I don't know why you waste your time on here. I don't know why I waste my time on here. Which is probably why I am going to cancel Dec 31th. The last time I did that it only too contacting them 7 times to remove me, which never happened. I am almost afraid to make that a New Year's Resolution for fear they will never take me off. hahah! How many people do you really think got the entire comprehension of the letter? I can see from above not many. Uh you have been on here for over a year and I'll bet you have acquired a whole slew of friends. Don't feel bad, when I post something substantial on my journals only a few enlightened people comment. i should just delete everyone else and go with the positives. What do ya think!!! too busy!!!. i hope you had a wonderful holiday and that the new year will bring you more smiles. Thanks for the post, the letter really was meaningful...real meaningful...L
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b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l
moved me,
soo meaningfull,
touching
xxx
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So sad and beautiful at the same time. I'm sure they met again...I believe in happy endings even if it's not so happy at first. Thank you for sharing...I love reading things like this.
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that is very heart-touching :) I appreciate you sharing this
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wow, it was as if his love for sarah were bursting out of the seems through out the letter. it is extremely a spectacular treasure, and thank you for sharing :]
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DENNIS,THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS AGAIN,I HAVE NOT READ IT BEFORE.ITS BEAUTIFUL AND THE LOVE HE HAD FOR HIS BELOVED AND HIS COUNTRY TOUCHES MY HEART.I AM A STRONG SUPPORTER OF OUR TROOPS.MY DAD WAS IN THE WAR AND CAME BACK 100% DISABLE FROM THE WAR,THAT LATER WAS THE CAUSE OF HIS DEATH,BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET.THIS IS SO TOUCHING,GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND,SHEA.............
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Hm. Too bad that sort of love is impossible to find these days.
Wouldn't that be nice? If every "love" was that sort of love? I guess I will have to search for it, and settle for nothing less. Broken hearts can't be fixed, but they can be mended. Mended by love. That would make a cool saying.
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It cut out some of my comment. Grr.
LOVE,
Megan
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Even tho times were harder and people struggled more just for daily necessities, I believe they knew more of love than any of us today do. They worked hard every day just to survive.They loved unconditionally. What I would give to receive a letter like that, just once!!! To know that someone, just one person loved me such as the love in this letter. I have no way of knowing, anymore than one of you, that this letter is real,"BUT!!! It touched me and made me want more in my life. They say love can build a bridge, can it truly mend a heart that is broken into a million pieces. Mine was broken into chunks by my first husband. The chunks were shredded into millions or trillions of pieces when my daughter died. The "ME" everyone knew died too. Dead, Buried, Gone!!!
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i have left some with a better spirit i think. i have done my best.
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Hmm. You must feel good. How did you do it, may I ask?
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making 100 people laugh is a wonderful goal.
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What a great, clever goal. Very thoughtful.
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I am so sorry, no one was here when you needed them, I've been in that situration myself, it is a very lonely place, I have had company this week due to a funeral, they want leave until wednseday so I have not had time to be on DS, It is 2:00 am, this is the only time I've really had.
survial101
I hope you found someone you can trust. Sometimes things don't go the way we want and we're lonely when we need someone. I started crying the other day, and a minute later my phone rang. It was a big coincidence, but it made me realize that I could have picked up the phone and called someone too, instead of just waiting for someone to be there.
mariposi
I am sorry no one was there for you. I try to always offer support whenever I see someone in need. It must have been a time I was off line at night. I hope next time I can be there for you. Tink.
CrazyTink
would you please read my message ?
Nour