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Don, send her the photos Fresh_Start Feb 2013 #1
If you are ready to let go, send the pictures. Warpy Feb 2013 #2
I don't think it's an 'either-or' type of thing htuttle Feb 2013 #3
Make copies. enlightenment Feb 2013 #4
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and what he went through. polly7 Feb 2013 #5
I knew this post was gonna stir up some feelings. DonRedwood Feb 2013 #13
You're a very good, kind person. polly7 Feb 2013 #26
Since I can't hug you DonRedwood Feb 2013 #34
Thank you so much, I hope you have a good weekend as well. nt. polly7 Feb 2013 #68
Send them. easttexaslefty Feb 2013 #6
Hey East Texas DonRedwood Feb 2013 #25
Since I can't hug you, I'm sending you a heart! DonRedwood Feb 2013 #32
Thank you very much easttexaslefty Feb 2013 #63
I lost my son in 1988. If someone were to send me pictures of him appleannie1 Feb 2013 #7
My best friend died in 1982 DonRedwood Feb 2013 #30
He was her son and my husband... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #8
*tears* Melinda Feb 2013 #40
He was the best thing that ever happened in my life. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #75
I will send them for sure. DonRedwood Feb 2013 #45
Thank you DonR--that's so sweet of you. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #76
... SammyWinstonJack Feb 2013 #51
SWJ-- ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #77
Does his brother have children? DURHAM D Feb 2013 #9
I think if it were me I would make copies of the pictures you have of her son. Let southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #10
This is very good advice. Forgiveness is so important, helps one to heal. Mnemosyne Feb 2013 #20
always forgive DonRedwood Feb 2013 #27
I have a 'forgive' bumpersticker and hope it reminds others, as much as it does me, when seen. Mnemosyne Feb 2013 #39
I would have copies made so you can retain arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #11
IMO her apology to you justifies something from you; elleng Feb 2013 #12
Not only will she love the photos malaise Feb 2013 #14
thank you for the love you give don. here is the thing. you sending those pictures to the mom, seabeyond Feb 2013 #15
Best to just let it go. If her memories are good ones, they should suffice and if not, flyover22 Feb 2013 #16
Not sure if I'm qualified to respond - lynne Feb 2013 #17
Send them...and something else. You write beautifully. Add either inscriptions of where JanMichael Feb 2013 #18
Send them to her. As the years go by one locks that pain Autumn Feb 2013 #19
Send the photos. nessa Feb 2013 #21
seven years old... oh, that is so sad renate Feb 2013 #59
Thank you for the hug. nessa Feb 2013 #60
Hello on this snowy day DonRedwood Feb 2013 #64
You should send them libodem Feb 2013 #22
I buried a daughter 3 years ago.... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #23
I'm so very sorry for your loss...good advice. alittlelark Feb 2013 #57
Very sorry to hear about your daughter DonRedwood Feb 2013 #65
Thank you for your kind words... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #66
I am sorry for the loss of your friend. Sissyk Feb 2013 #24
I think the pictures will break their hearts, and they will love them. Why not give her a call first robinlynne Feb 2013 #28
I like that idea marions ghost Feb 2013 #73
I'm a mom. I'd want the photos, even if Ilsa Feb 2013 #29
Please send them! babylonsister Feb 2013 #31
Make digital copies and send her the photos you found rustydog Feb 2013 #33
Send her the pictures. badhair77 Feb 2013 #35
Send them. rug Feb 2013 #36
Send the pics, Don...she will appreciate it very much. nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #37
I have a dear friend mercuryblues Feb 2013 #38
If I could make a small suggestion, write first and Arkansas Granny Feb 2013 #41
Put the photos in an envelope, then enclose them in another envelope with a cover letter. Plaid Adder Feb 2013 #42
Thank you so much for your story, Walter! NealK Feb 2013 #43
Send them. Sadiedog Feb 2013 #44
Welcome to DU Sadiedog DonRedwood Feb 2013 #46
I think you are a kind and gentle soul. Sadiedog Feb 2013 #78
call her first. That will stop the shock. series of envelopes creates more robinlynne Feb 2013 #79
Please... pipi_k Feb 2013 #47
A hug and a valentine heart to you DonRedwood Feb 2013 #49
Thank you pipi_k Feb 2013 #61
I absolutely concur...send them with your loving memories... namaste2 Feb 2013 #48
21 is so young DonRedwood Feb 2013 #67
I'd say send them. The pain is there, and this may well give some joy as well. nolabear Feb 2013 #50
Scan the photos so you have digital copies and mail them to your friend's mom. Jenoch Feb 2013 #52
Can't hug ya so here is a heart! DonRedwood Feb 2013 #69
To answer your question(s)....... socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #53
She wrote to you and apologized. But even if she had not -- send the photos Hekate Feb 2013 #54
Grieving mom here... astonamous Feb 2013 #55
Hey there DonRedwood Feb 2013 #70
Thank you for my heart, from my heart. astonamous Feb 2013 #72
Whatever you decide... 1983law Feb 2013 #56
I lost my son to cystic fibrosis. Th1onein Feb 2013 #58
Thank you DonRedwood Feb 2013 #71
Don send the pictures...It will be good for both of you... Tippy Feb 2013 #62
Follow your heart.... SomethingFishy Feb 2013 #74
Don, your ability and willingness to see the other person's point of view are beautiful gifts. VOX Feb 2013 #80
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