as my cuckoo clock ticks away I remember Christena...
we all have spirits like Christena within & I hope you discover all of yours...
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Hearts sing across teary trails of life
Amazing how tragedy leads to thriving
Renowned Black Forest music plays within
Maternal care continued despite young deaths
Oceans of tears fell as a young girl sailed at 15
No family accompanied motherless Christena Rath
It was a decision her physician father felt was best
Creating a new life as her little sister missed her so
As adulthood approached John Eberle fell in love
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He wed his German bride in rugged Copper Country
Ecstatic news when baby Herman Rath was born
At the same time a shocking suicide changed all
Real love helped them welcome daughter Merney
Time again was cruel when Christena died at age 48
She had been planning her daughter's wedding
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Long story short she joined her 2 future in-laws
In 5 brutal weeks 3 of 4 parents were ripped away
Very bittersweet emotions at a summer wedding
Everlasting love is strong and I am proof of that
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Over time I have finally solved deep life mysteries
Never will I silence mystical voices reaching out
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"17" tir na nog whispers
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dream~~~dare~~~dive!!!
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