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Tracey Fenner's avatar

Very sorry for your loss, life is so precious, grateful for each day 🙏

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Lalita's avatar

❤️😭 Felt it all, thank you ❤️

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Gary Gruber's avatar

There are no guarantees there will be a tomorrow which is why living fully in the present is the best way to celebrate this precious gift of life. And this, for your consideration:

https://garygruber.com/life-death-and-in-between/

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Vivienne's avatar

Flying for 7 hours tomorrow to visit with my husband to see his dying brother. A long tiring journey we are blessed to be well enough to take so I won't moan. And we need to see him before it's too late.

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Emily Hearing's avatar

So beautifully said, Beth. Thank you always for your words.

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Sandra Serrano's avatar

I lost my brother last year. He was 43 years old, much too young. My heart still skips a beat every time I think of it, like a record player scratching at the same spot over and over again. It’s hard to move on from the disbelief. My life continues, yet a piece of my heart is still stuck in the call. This piece captures those feelings beautifully. Thank you for sharing. 💙

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Sandra Serrano's avatar

And I’m so sorry for your loss too. Sending you a good energy hug!

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Gina Ferrari's avatar

Sending hugs and thinking of you. And thank you for sharing this gentle reminder that our lives are a precious gift x

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Margaret Young's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss Beth, epecially so soon after the passing of your mother. Thinking of you xx

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Alexander J. Porter's avatar

So beautifully crafted and said. Thank you for this.

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Mellissa Meeks's avatar

So profound and resonating...striking chords through my soul like ripples upon a windy lake...somber...yet settling deep in my heart...so sorry for your loss...prayers for everyone

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Key's avatar

This is beautiful!

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Sidra Ansari's avatar

Beautifully put Beth. Thanks for sharing!

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Clare Coffey's avatar

Carpe diem. There is nothing more important than time with those you love - our children remember when we were present for them not the presents. Live now for tomorrow is not promised 😢. Thinking of you xx

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Caroline Ferguson's avatar

Oh yes. We must hold our darlings. Tell them of our love. Fix the schisms that we couldn't bear to be our final memories of someone we've loved. Thank you for this beautiful, thought-provoking dip into mortality, Beth. Sending solace.

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Sharon Kang-Lamb's avatar

Beth, you captured such tender, fragile emotions so beautifully. Your loss is felt. Thank you for the important reminder.

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