Token Stories

TOKEN # 1498

July 23rd, 2008 - Carl is the Giver

July 23, 2008 - Carla is the Receiver

While in Las Vegas on a trip to honor my son’s life after his death 2 years ago, I met amazing people. Each and every day that I was there, I met someone by chance that had a powerful message for me. I now know I truly DO have a guardian angel on my shoulder.. I received the TOFA coin from Carl G.who was there from Florida. We met by chance at the MGM Starbucks and I shared my story with him. I am writing a book in honor of my beloved son’s legacy that was left at age 29, after being killed by a drunk driver just 2 years ago on Monday. Carl was very touched by my story and said that he was so inspired that when he looked in the mirror later, he was different.. He offered me coin # 1498 and later that evening-Jo Englesson joined us for dinner and video taped the offering of the coin. Video # 28. Since that meeting, I have been contacted by people who are interested in publishing my book. I so wish I had NO story to tell, such as this-.so the purpose and direction of my life is forever changed. As a bereaved mother who will never see her son again….this is my sory… “The Keeper of the Legacy” Thank you Carl…for extending your gift of connection.

July 30th, 2008 - Carla is the Giver

I sent my token to my ex-husband, Robert in Syracuse, NY. for him to know how much I have grown inside and out, and through forgiveness and mutual loss of our children will remain connected in peace and respect. My son Paul-would have been proud that we stay friends.

July 30, 2008 - Robert is the Receiver 

I just received my token from my ex-wife, Carla. I was very surprised and honored to receive it. Even though we have been apart for a few years now, we still continue to keep each other in our thoughts and prayers. Like Carla, I also lost a child 2 years ago on July, 28th. It still seems like yesterday. When Carla and I found each other, it just seemed right and like it would last forever. I don’t think either one of us will ever recover totally from the seperation, just as we will never recover fully from the loss of our children. I admire Carla’s strength and persistence and thank her for feeling that I made a difference in hers and her son Pauls lives. I look forward to the day I can pass it on to someone else.