tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post4064317633955296375..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: A Tribute to Rafer Lewis Johnson, Olympic Gold Medalist who died today at 86billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-83592136448873393652021-01-19T18:36:29.090-05:002021-01-19T18:36:29.090-05:00Thank you, Kathleen! I’m glad you read this and ap...Thank you, Kathleen! I’m glad you read this and appreciate it. Our little Rafer Johnson is a daily joy. Today while mucking, he pressed himself between the handles of the wheelbarrow and stood with me at each pile as I scooped it up. He loves being close and I love having him there!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-90473788182730277612021-01-19T17:52:06.588-05:002021-01-19T17:52:06.588-05:00Thank you for sharing this story and the obituary....Thank you for sharing this story and the obituary. I didn't know about him and his wonderful, inspiring life. So happy your Rafer Johnson continues to bring you joy.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848370433212621982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-53142047861080583822020-12-03T18:09:23.692-05:002020-12-03T18:09:23.692-05:00Thanks, A - I didn’t know of him until Rafer came ...Thanks, A - I didn’t know of him until Rafer came to live with us, and I’m so glad I learned about him. What a namesake for our Rafer. billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-80330035805918132862020-12-03T17:04:08.991-05:002020-12-03T17:04:08.991-05:00I didn’t really know I of this main and his story....I didn’t really know I of this main and his story. He led a distinguished life and accomplished much. His name and legacy will live on with your little Rafer. Wonderful tribute Billie. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-82597247738380919982020-12-03T09:45:50.232-05:002020-12-03T09:45:50.232-05:00Marty, big hugs to you! Our Rafer Johnson is an ex...Marty, big hugs to you! Our Rafer Johnson is an excellent ambassador for his namesake and for love and acceptance. I hope that you are well and happy despite this very difficult year. billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-81008897066583258382020-12-03T09:24:33.284-05:002020-12-03T09:24:33.284-05:00Billie,
This was a lovely tribute to the original...Billie,<br /><br />This was a lovely tribute to the original Rafer Johnson! I am so glad that your Rafer Johnson lives on to honor Rafer Lewis Johnson!<br /><br />With love,<br /><br />MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com