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Eddie barry's avatar

Hi great chapter. I remember all to well the " lollies pop" sticks I placed between your teeth.

I felt ur pain pal, and often dripped a tear from my eyes later thinking, how could I hurt this kid.

I had to kick myself up the backside, and say he needs this.

Wasn't easy but, hey, so glad I did it.

One extra splint every day, one new explicit from you. Ha ha 😂

Keep going my friend, I am as proud of you now as I was back then.

Eddie

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Marc Convey's avatar

Thank you, Eddie. I’m glad you did it too.

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Marion Cunnane's avatar

I remember the lollipop sticks so well Eddie and you coming every day with another one...another memory was me sitting outside with Marc getting him to say A E I O U and he doing a great job when he a little sick of it and me.😊

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Marc Convey's avatar

Sick of you, Aunty Marion? Never ;)

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Anita Convey's avatar

Always head held high Marc!

So proud of you, so grateful to Eddie Barry and all the many Eddies over the years.

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Marc Convey's avatar

Thanks mum, we met so many wonderful Eddies over the years:)

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Flowmonics's avatar

In the context of your essay, I would probably need a couple of weeks to digest your last statement: "It was choosing, every day, to walk with my head held high."

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Marc Convey's avatar

I love a good pavement but you can't be reminded of all the other wonderful sights if they're all you look at :)

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