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PEACE OUT

© Marta J. Baldwin

PEACE OUT

Uploaded: October 13, 2007

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I swear, my son Cole was the coolest kid I ever knew. He wasn't the best player on the team but Cole was the kid everyone wanted on their side. He played by the rules and didn't understand why some kids cheated to win. Last Halloween he wore this Punk Pirate costume with his hair in a red mohawk. He liked it so much he used to get up early so he could wear it to school that way. This will be our first Halloween without Cole and as another 13th passes us by, our hearts are still aching. We miss him terribly but will be hitting the streets hard and having a blast in his honor this year.

!!!HAPPY HALLOWEEN COLEY!!!


Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 13, 2007

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, Marta!!!!!! You just brought tears to my eyes, my friend!!! I am just beside my self with this image & this honor to your son!!! God bless you ,Marta!!! #760782

Marta J. Baldwin October 13, 2007

Thank you very much Patrick. It's so hard to have lost him but so wonderful to have had the time I did with him. #4920759

October 13, 2007

Way cool! #4921520

Crystal L. Craig October 13, 2007

Marta, these wonderful tributes to Cole continue to melt my heart ...
I love seeing these fabulous captures of Cole's sparkle, spunk, and passion for life. Blessings to you and your family on another 13th. #4922232

Brenda c. McFarland October 13, 2007

What a cutie he was and will always be!
So are you guys gonna sport red mohawks for him this year? #4922385

Marta J. Baldwin October 14, 2007

Thank you so much Cliff, Crystal and Brenda. I truly appreciate your words of support. I think sporting Cole's hairdoo is a great idea! My husband already has a mohawk in Coley's honor...I'm sure it wouldn't take too much convincing for him to paint it red for halloween. #4922629

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe October 14, 2007

So touching and loving, I will be thinking of Cole on Halloween night! I cannot wait to see a photo of your husband's red mohawk!

ccc #4923365

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 14, 2007

This is a wonderful tribute to Cole, Marta. I cannot imagine how difficult this year must be for all of you. My love to you all. #4925261

October 14, 2007

A beautiful tribute to your son! May God Bless and keep your family every day. #4925551

Marta J. Baldwin October 14, 2007

Thank you so very much Candice, Nikki and Sandra. Your kind words of support are greatly appreciated. It has definately been a very difficult year for us but with wonderful friends and family to support us, we are finding happiness in life once again. #4926000

Vicki Zoller October 15, 2007

This rocks Marta...another fantabulous tribute to your son and thanks for sharing with us! Your editing skills are superb!!!
Where are you going trick or treating this year?? I'm taking the grandsons to downtown Bothell (I think)... #4928149

Kimi A. Phillips October 15, 2007

Wonderful, Marta! My love to you and yours. #4928886

Marta J. Baldwin October 15, 2007

Thank you very much Vicki and Kimi. Your wonderful words of support really mean the world to me!

Vicki...We go to the downtown Edmonds Trick-or-Treat bonanza every year. It starts at 5pm and usually takes a couple hours to make it around to all the local shops. Give me a call and we can hook up! #4929019

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic October 15, 2007

What a beautiful image and a beautiful tribute to Cole Marta! #4929255

Angela Azzinnaro October 15, 2007

OUTSTANDING image & tribute Marta!!!! GOD Bless you and your family!!! I also would love to see a photo of your hubby with a red mohawk! #4929594

Marta J. Baldwin October 15, 2007

Thank you very much Patti and Angela. I really appreciate your wonderful comments. Unfortunately my husband decided to shave his head as he has taken a job in Eastern Washington where it is 75F. But I will be posting a family photo soon that has him with his mohawk. #4929645

Dianna Hauf October 15, 2007

Oh Marta....As I sit here with huge crocadile tears in my eyes, my heart aches for you and yet at the same time how wonderful it is to know you 'celebrate' his life and the time he was with you! I send you a huge cyber hug from Sara and I in Alabama....

What a fun and wonderfully created image of Cole! I have been thinking a lot of you and your family of late...

Blessings my dear 'adopted' daughter! ;) #4929780

Marta J. Baldwin October 15, 2007

Oh D...You just don't know how much your kind words mean to me! I too have tears in my eyes but can't help but smile whenever I see my beautiful boy in the images I have of him. Cole was such a wonderful part of our family and it's so hard to have him gone. I can only go on from here and find happiness and joy in life for that's what he would want and what I want for myself. I'll take that big hug and send one right back to you and your beautiful daughter. I am so honored to be a part of your family!!!
Love to you...Marta #4929921

Jill Beamer October 15, 2007

WOW! As a mom to four (my oldest is 14) this just hits home for me. We have had our own struggles - my oldest was born with a heart defect that required open-heart surgery when he was just an infant...my second son has autism....and various other things that pale by comparison...

and my own brother died young....

my heart goes out to you...and I so wish I would have had the chance to have been graced by your 'Coley's' presence....

sounds like he was an awesome kid.

[hugs]

Jill #4929956

Marta J. Baldwin October 15, 2007

Oh my Jill...You have been through a lot. I can only imagine what you have to live with on a daily basis. I truly appreciate your words of comfort and support and please know that my heart goes out to you. #4930083

Cassie L. Woodlee October 15, 2007

WOW Marta, my heart is aching and teats just welled up when I read this dedication. Awesome image of your son, I am so sorry for your lose and just don't know what I would do if something happend to one of my boys. This is such a special and precious photo. God bless you and your family. And yes please show us some photos of your husbands red mohawk =o) #4930863

Marta J. Baldwin October 15, 2007

Thank you very much Cassie. I really appreciate your kind words. I will definately post a photo of his father with his mohawk soon. #4931777

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 16, 2007

Fantastic photo of Cole, Marta. I'll be thinking of you on that day as well as all the others. I always think of you. Keep those memories alive. keep posting photos of him. Sending hugs your way. #4936148

Marta J. Baldwin October 16, 2007

Thank you so very much Kay. Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me. I think of you and Justin as well and wish you happiness for that is what you deserve. #4936740

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