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Diana Hinkle's avatar

I know it must feel better saying all you words out loud on paper. Thank you for sharing your burdens and memories Diana

Shannon Guerra's avatar

Thank you so much for linking to my article. I'm so grateful it spoke to you; I found so much encouragement and...well, "seen-ness" in reading this post of yours, too. Thanks so much for letting us see part of how you processed this.

Karen Sargent's avatar

I always love your essays/articles/blogs! What do we call them now?

Jean-Paul Dailly's avatar

Such a moving piece. So beautifully written .

Karen Sargent's avatar

Merci, Jean-Paul. Love to you and Clarisse and Mama.

Marie Forrestal's avatar

I appreciated reading that. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Also thank you for sharing that picture. That is exactly how I remember your dad with that smile.

Karen Sargent's avatar

We have a few photos of them together, but even though it’s blurry, this is one of my favorites.

Rachel A Kline's avatar

Thank you for sharing Karen. This story was very touching. My mom is struggling with dementia and cancer. I can honestly, and easily, say nothing in my life has been this hard. Thank you again for sharing your precious memories. Hugs and real prayers.

Karen Sargent's avatar

Real prayers for you, Rachel. Take the photos. Spend the quiet moments. Don’t rush through it… it will do its own rushing.