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The strength of community, in this case your family, is evidenced once again. The proof lies in hearing no utilization of wheedling or brow beating (both community destroyers) to enlist the participation of your children. Brava!

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I'm so happy you noticed this Gary. Thank you. As I'm writing, I'm noticing this is one of the themes...community over individualism. Thank you for reading and commenting.

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Vision beyond clouds

Leads crew up a mountain’s slope

Up and o’re they go

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I LOVE this Haiku! Excellent Gail and a brilliant response. Thank you.

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Oh, this is such beautiful writing - and the card is incredible! What delicious words and colours.

(I love that Brindsley labelled his side of the card 'Brindsley's side'. That's lovely!)

This post has made me glow from the inside to think about what power there is in a family which works as a team. You're all brilliant.

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I laughed that he wrote that too! My children crack me up! I'm so grateful for them. They kept the light bright during last year's dark and uncertain season.

Thank you Rebecca for reading and being here. I appreciate you.

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I love how you found something tangible to do for yourselves in the face of these final miles. They are healthier than some activities in the face of grief. Again teaching your kids to find the celebration in even the darkest moments. What an inspiring mom you are! Of course I love the running and distance metaphors too. There are so many powerful parallels and you use them beautifully @juliebhughes

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Thank you Linda! You're so kind. I do hope my children remember these memories more than the other ones during last year. Thank you for reading and commenting. It really does keep me going.

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“BOSTON” takes prep and grit…

Doing Chemotherapy?

I have no idea…

Jeff, I am humbled by your beyond courageous journey into the unknown. God bless you and your precious , brave and loving family. With much love…

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Thank you Clark. I will be sure to share this with Jeff. Many blessings to you and yours.

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I have no words how this made me feel. Your kids are awesome and it is all because of their parents!! Keeping Jeff in prayers every day and for you too!! Hugs! Love you all!!

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Faith, Thank you so much for this kind message and your prayers. We love you and so grateful for you. xoxo

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Thank you I just got over a month long one.... turned into upper respiratory infection. Meds from that brought a yeast infection which monistat did not fix, so more meds from Wellnow which brought diarrhea, just now clearing up.

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Oh dear Claudette! I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm so happy to know you are on the mend and back to good health. xox

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I love this!

I want to do it for my friends!!

My kids can make one for Janelle!

Thank you for sharing all this!

See you soon!

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Yes! They will LOVE it! I'm so happy you want to make one for Janelle. What a great way to lift her up.

I'm so sorry I can't meet you today. I just don't want to spread this cold to you! We will meet soon. Love you Claudette. xoxo

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