A Dustin Memory To Share
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 30, 2022 4:09pm CST
So thankful for photos. Memories. Stories. They are all so close to my heart.
Was talking to a neighbor earlier about the knocks we don't hardly get any more from the trick or treaters on Halloween. There were a few last night. Probably a few later, since the holiday falls on Monday this year.
I was of course reminded of my son Dustin. This photo was taken on his second Halloween. He was two years old. This was his first Halloween after my divorce.
Back in the day when we could go to everyone's house. Knock on the door. Get lots of candy. And never worry about anything. No predators. No crime. Everyone was safe.
I remember at the end of the night, we both had two bags full of candy. He was so excited and was still learning all about Halloween. It was so funny. I can still remember him saying, Momma, can we go again tomorrow night?
So many memories to keep me going. He was a happy child right here. He wanted to sleep in his costume. Too funny. I hold onto these days. Those moments are of course very close to my heart.
Photo is mine. Taken back during the good days.
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@RebeccasFarm (90477)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Oct 22
That is precious Carol RIP Dustin and thank you for sharing him with us here.
He is an adorable little fellow there, I would have squashed him with love.
He is an adorable little fellow there, I would have squashed him with love.2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (90477)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 Oct 22
@CarolDM Of course they do. We all love him too.
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@snowy22315 (182315)
• United States
30 Oct 22
What an adorable picture. It is great you have so many lovely memories.
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@shaggin (72280)
• United States
31 Oct 22
That is so adorable he asked if you guys could go again the following night. It really is so fun when they first start to enjoy things like that. It sure does make wonderful memories. I really didn’t want to go this year but my husband does. I’ll probably be happy about it later on as I would have felt like a bad mom if I didn’t take her. I’m just still in a funk over my husband not being here for my sons birthday.
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@Juliaacv (51447)
• Canada
30 Oct 22
Aw, what an adorable picture of such an adorable young soul.
I cannot say as though I blame him for thinking that going out at night and ringing doorbells and getting lots of candy was fun enough to do again the next night. 
We will not have many at the door this year either, but they only go out on the 31st here.
We will not have many at the door this year either, but they only go out on the 31st here.1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (41754)
• United States
31 Oct 22
Thank you for sharing such a precious memory and photo. I laughed when I read about Dustin asking to go again the next night. A happy handsome little fella.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Oct 22
@sallypup You have no idea. It truly is a parent's worst nightmare. And then some. I would not wish the pain on anyone. Oh my goodness about your Mother. I have never heard it said like that as a way of coping. But I truly understand her thoughts. The PTSD I have is also what will never seem to go away. It gets better of course but then visits out of nowhere at unexpected times always. Life should not be so hard.
@everwonderwhy (7376)
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31 Oct 22
@CarolDM O, Carol my dearest beautiful friend! Tears started coming at the start of reading through your post. Those were, indeed, precious and treasured memories.
Many times I don't like looking at old photos and thinking of memories of my children when they were little. They make me cry and feel very sad. If we were neighbours, I'd probably invite you and Ocean @RebeccasFarm for lunch or cappuccino at a country town cafe, or nature walk at the park or nearby forest. I really am a loner most of the time. :-)
Many times I don't like looking at old photos and thinking of memories of my children when they were little. They make me cry and feel very sad. If we were neighbours, I'd probably invite you and Ocean @RebeccasFarm for lunch or cappuccino at a country town cafe, or nature walk at the park or nearby forest. I really am a loner most of the time. :-)1 person likes this
@everwonderwhy (7376)
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1 Nov 22
@CarolDM People and family misjudge me as 'anti-social'. But, hey, I'm not the one calling names at people who I don't live up to their social norm and expectations. :-)
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Nov 22
Now I have tears once again form reading your words. But that is nothing new for me. Precious indeed.
And you know we would be visiting each other often if only we were neighbors. How delightful that would be. Being a loner is not all bad. I enjoy my quiet alone time fairly often. So good to see you.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Nov 22
@everwonderwhy I can understand and gave finally realized it is ok to be different. No drama allowed in my life any more.
@dgobucks226 (35762)
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5 Nov 22
Holidays reminds us of those treasured memories with the ones we love. Simpler and wonderful times 
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@dgobucks226 (35762)
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9 Nov 22
@CarolDM I agree. Very bittersweet for me. My Mom made holidays so special for our family.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Nov 22
@dgobucks226 Thank goodness for our memories. Forever in our hearts.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
31 Oct 22
Wonderful memories, always nice to visit.
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@LeaPea2417 (37383)
• Toccoa, Georgia
31 Oct 22
I'm glad you have those photos and good memories of him.
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@Treborika (17853)
• Mombasa, Kenya
31 Oct 22
I am glad you have let us remember you memories
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