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Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD's avatar

The story is never finished. I agree - it’s about finding hope and learning to embrace life with all its complexities.

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Eileen Vorbach Collins's avatar

It’s been years since I’ve had TMBG lyrics running through my mind. Thank you for putting them back with your essay.

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Joy V.'s avatar

You’re welcome! It’s a lovely song and sentiment.

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Sarah Orman's avatar

I'm so impressed with you for working on that essay. The world needs your writing! Glad you are doing it. Also, I love that song! Funny, I wrote about it on my Substack as well. https://sarahorman.substack.com/p/build-a-little-bookshelf-in-your

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Joy V.'s avatar

Thank you Sarah!

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Vivian Lefebvre's avatar

One day at a time is all we have. Be grateful for today. Don't look back and don't look ahead. We can never know what tomorrow will bring. This is true for everyone.

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Joy V.'s avatar

It’s so true, but life (especially with my 11-y-o daughter) requires so much planning.

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Clare Egan's avatar

I always find the 'behind the scenes' so fascinating, so thanks for sharing this! I'm excited to read this essay whenever you're ready to share it. Or perhaps you have already, and I missed it.. Either way, I'm looking forward to it!

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Kristi Koeter's avatar

Beautiful. That last line perfectly sums it up.

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Mark R. Hunter's avatar

I’m allergic to bees, so my reaction would probably be a little different.

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Joy V.'s avatar

The serendipity would just hit you later, after the epi-pen took effect.

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Mark R. Hunter's avatar

And it would be quite a hit!

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