my hero.
April 29, 2008
I met her in the fall of 1996. A mutual friend of ours had shown her a picture of me, and she said she wanted to meet me.
We gathered at our friend’s apartment, and arranged rides to another house, where we were greeted by a lively party already underway. She thought the beer I was drinking was really funny – Samuel Smith Imperial Stout. Her icy blue eyes and flowing blonde tresses had me.
We parted ways that night, I called our friend the next day to get her number. She spent most of the week fretting with her mother, wondering if I would call back. I, not wanting to seem needy, played it cool until the following weekend, ignoring the yearning inside. More than a yearning. I knew my future was with her.
Fast forward a year, a year of candlelit dinners, resorts, family dinners, passion – oh yes, passion – and we moved into our first apartment together. One Friday after work, I traveled to the east end of Steeltown, to a small house on a nondescript street for a meeting with an independent jeweler. A lady with connections to La Cosa Nostra, I was told. The wedding bands, I designed myself, the stone, the most beautiful my eye had ever seen. Perfect in every way, like my bride-to-be. I paid cash, of course… and Saturday morning proposed to my lover, as she lounged in her pyjamas. Her answer was not yes, but a shriek of joy!
Nineteen ninety-eight.
A storybook wedding, the honeymoon of a lifetime. It seemed as though the carousel could not stop.
Another year passed, a new job for each of us, and a townhouse. Our common goal, a family. And as the months turned into years, we sought help. We followed the usual course of therapy, fertility drugs in the form of pills, which gave way to injectables. Hope, then despair, even as we looked forward to another new beginning, a move away from Steeltown to Pleasantville.
Two thousand.
Then. Nine months into our new life, success! The months of travel for her, back and forth a six-hour drive to the clinic, in an old house at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, success! Pregnant, with triplets. We rejoiced, for through much of it, I had stayed back to toil at the neutron factory. We held hands and gazed at the ultrasound images of our soon to be three.
Eight weeks in, mid-autumn, one ceased to be, one little one we shall not meet until we cross over. Although not confirmed by the clinic, we knew he was a boy. Our boy.
Two thousand and one.
Steadying each other, we gave thanks for the two who remained, until one morning, barely 21 weeks along, too early. Our beautiful daughter was born, and we held her in our arms for her entire life, all too short, little more than one hour. Asked to choose whether to continue with the remaining one, for he also might not stay with us, we said we had no right to choose. We left it in the hands of fate.
And fate gave us our first son. Strong, bright, proud, cheerful. Thirty-five weeks in, he was truly a miracle.Proud parents both, we celebrated each day.
Two thousand and three.
But he needed a sibling, so searching back to our past, I secured a new job, back in Steeltown, and we relocated once more. A newer, more modern clinic took us on, and once again in the fall, triplets. Again, given the choice to lessen the potential burden, again we argued to the profession that we were not worthy to make that choice.
How strong was my lover, physically and mentally, as she was confined to bed rest from week 16 of the pregnancy. Mentally strong, as she also discovered a lump on her throat around that time.
Biopsy showed it to be cancerous. Thyroid.
Thoughts in my head, to be in my mid-thirties, a widower with four children. But no, this would not happen.
Two thousand and four.
And this time, the pregnancy held until at 31 weeks, two more boys and a beautiful little girl joined our three-year old to fill out our tribe. As we adjusted to life with three very tiny ones, my lover endured the first of two surgeries, one half of her thyroid out only two weeks after caesarian, and then eight months later, the other.
Fate, what a strange thing. My new job, our ticket to our dreams, faltered. I, never one to burn bridges, except in my daydreams, returned to the neutron factory. Once again, we relocated back to Pleasantville, to the house that is now our home.
Fate. The decrepit facility where I toiled, provided the nuclear elixir to guarantee a clean bill of health for my lover. For once in my life, I could say I had made a difference.
We always wondered, and still do, was the cancer a result of the fertility? How strong she was, how courageous, how focused, how selfless, to risk it all to bring us a family.
And to this day, the pillar of our household. Strong. Courageous. Focused. Selfless.
As much as I like to think I can change my life, that I can do anything if I put my mind to it, I pale by comparison to what she is capable of achieving. As I finished a bottle of wine, in the wee hours of the first day of 2007, I began to tell her story. The story which I write, daily. There is so much more to tell. If the only thing I ever complete on this journey is her story, it will be my life’s finest work.
I toil for her.
My hero.
My wife.
My Cathryn.
What an incredible tribute to your wife, Brett. She sounds such a special person, and you are both truly blessed to have found each other. Fate’s a funny thing isn’t it? I honestly believe that we end up with the person we are destined to be with. The person who makes us want to be our best self. The person who makes us laugh, makes us stronger. The person who can make us believe that our dreams are attainable after all.
I’m so glad that you found the person who can do all of this for you and more
Best wishes to you both
Amy
xx
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Don’t know what to say, but wow!
I love to see people with a deep connection like you two have. The persistance, the passion, the respect. Love really is the most important thing in life, isn’t it?
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@Amy,
Thank you for your kind words. I am truly lucky to be with her. When I wrote my “thank you” post for this new blog, I did mention her, but it was not nearly enough, and I thought it was time to write a piece to honour her. So often we can get busy, and I must remember to take the time to do this, for I love her dearly. I hope that she will like what I wrote here today, as a small sample of what is to come in her biography.
@Lode,
Thank you. As I said to Amy above, I had to take the time out to write this piece, as we are so busy with so many things. It is important to slow down, and really appreciate. I hope that she will like what I have to say…
-Brett
Brett, thank you so much for telling your tale. It had to be hard to write it, but I’m so glad you did. Life is just this precious thing that we can so easily miss when we’re making neutrons (or even writing) and your story has made me stop, just for a minute this morning, and be grateful for my own hero and my own kids.
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*sigh* You’ve brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. I’m going to go read this ten more times. I’ll be back…
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I don’t know what to say, so I’ll just say good post.
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Brett,
Oh, man. I’ve got tears slipping all down my face. Hearing some of this story in snippets did not prepare me for the power of reading it all together. That’s a beautiful woman, you lucky guy, and you told the story majestically. I’d say you’re a pretty strong fellow, because watching and waiting is a lonely position, too. Wow. Wow.
Did you really *know* right away about her? I’ve never had that happen. (Well, I’ve thought I felt that way, but I’ve never been right, hehe.) It sounds magical.
Thanks for writing this, Brett. (Give us a comment later and tell what she did when she read it!)
Regards,
Kelly
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Brett…
Brett…
Brett…
I can’t say it right now., the tears are here. ..and I knowyou already know what I would write here because we have talked about it.
Just give her a hug from me for both of you.
We get stronger when we keep marching on.
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@Bob,
You are welcome. It is funny, as I had been drafting this in my head yesterday (even though I know the story well), when I read your post – and that is why your post affected *me* so much. We have a lot in common on many levels, my friend. That’s right, life is precious – and that is why I write this, in my spare moments, in the wee hours. It is hard to write this story sometimes, but it has to be written, for it has a happy ending.
@Allison,
@James,
Thank you. Sometimes, even the simplest words convey much meaning. I have said it before and will say it again, I wouldn’t be here without your help. So thank you.
@Kelly,
I am lucky. I have to remember, each and every day, not to forget that – not to take her for granted. Sometimes I get busy, and I fail. I have made many mistakes – but I will keep trying. Thank you for your kind words, if I am strong, it is because she is stronger.
There is much more to this story. I expect to complete it this year, at my current pace. I know that you will like it.
To answer your question, I just knew. It was a feeling, it started deep inside and washed over me. We really are for each other.
@Wendi,
Yes, as I was drafting a response to your email a while back, I thought I would instead share it with everyone. I already gave her a hug today, and I miss her. She’s only a few buildings away (as we work at the same place), and I miss her.
You are right, through adversity we grow. That is the way we are.
Thank you to everyone for stopping by to say hello today – Brett
Brett;
Oh….wow.
You hear people bitch about their home renovations or the vacation plans. After reading a story like yours, it puts things in perspective. What’s important. What’s not.
You guys have already experienced more than your share of life’s “challenges”. You’ve paid your dues.
I believe life balances itself out. Which means you and your family are due for some smooth sailing.
I’m glad to see that seems to be the case. Last time I checked, your clan is thriving!
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Love is a powerful force and healer.
I wonder which exlixer did the trick….
Thank you for sharing your heart and allowing us to “see” you, and Cathryn through your eyes.
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Friar,
Thanks for that. Yes, we have paid our dues, like many of the people here today, yet it is important to be thankful for what we have.
It reminds me of the time I was getting Cameron (our first, for those who don’t know him by name) a cup of milk, late at night. I looked at the happy little cartoon animals on the cup, bleary-eyed as I was at 3 am.
And I thought, “somewhere in the world, is a little boy like him, who is not so lucky as to have this – so no matter how hard I think life may have hit me, I have a LOT to be thankful for – how could I ever be grumpy just because he wanted a drink?”
Harmony,
You are welcome – and thank you for your words, too. They convey much meaning, and truth.
Brett, this is a beautiful tribute. Your wife sounds like a wonderful woman…ideal for a guy like you. Thank you for sharing. I am going to go cuddle with my husband for a while now.
Sandie, thank you. She is wonderful, beyond words. To be honest, sometimes I’m not sure that I truly deserve her, she is such a wonderful person. We are going to have lunch today, just the two of us. That will be nice.
Thanks for stopping in today – I hope that you are feeling a bit better, in any case, a cuddle will help
Wow Brett, this is the second time I cry from reading something lovely and powerful today… But it helped me realize that life is great as long as we have loving people around us, the rest doesn’t matter much.
I’m so glad you two found each other. You both deserve it. I hope you’ll be happy for many many more years
I’m thankful for you Brett. You are a wonderful writer. This is beautiful, the tapestry of your life. You help me to see things clearly.
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Oh Brett, this was such a wonderful post!
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@Joohliah,
Thank you – that means a lot to me, it means that I was able to convey a part of how I feel through my words. Perhaps I should put a “Kleenex zone ahead” warning on some of my posts in future
That is so true, though – with love, you can overcome anything. I know that we will be together for a very, very long time. We had a lovely lunch together, just now – it was nice to sit down with her and talk. She didn’t know she was famous today!
@Ellen,
Thank you for your words of kindness and encouragement. I will eventually share the rest of the story, in detail, with the world and I hope that you will enjoy it. You, too, give me insight through your writing, so thank *you* for doing what you do.
@RLD,
I am happy that you enjoyed my words today.
@all,
Looking back and re-reading what everyone has written here today, gives me strength – your words of encouragement will carry me along, as I write.
Thank you.
Forged in fire, eh?
As James sad, Good post. You are as lucky to have Cathryn as she is to have you. Thank you for this post!
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Forged in fire, eh?
As James said, Good post. You are as lucky to have Cathryn as she is to have you. Thank you for this post!
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Yeah, “Kleenex Zone” warning would be good.
This is just an amazing story. A wonderful reminder of how beautiful and impossible life is.
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This is a happy story so why do I feel like crying? What a touching tribute to the woman you love and a deep show of strength and gratitude for your family
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@Vijayendra – you are welcome, and you are so right. Tonight I think I’ll share a glass of wine with her, and celebrate all of the good things we have. We are lucky to have each other.
@Sonia – perhaps I can Photoshop a picture of a Kleenex box onto a traffic sign
thank you for your kind words. We must remember to live each moment like it is our last.
@Melissa – thank you – what you said means a lot to me. Why do you feel like crying? Because you are a good person. When I write about it, about the happy parts, and the sad parts, I cry too…
PS – Vijayendra, that is a good name for a blog post, and even a full blog – Forged in Fire. Because really, all of us are.
Now I’m all crying and shit. I write about sex shops, for crying out loud, and then here you have this. Shit, dude.
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Brett, thank you for sharing this loving tribute to your Cathryn. Those of us with a loving friend, lover, spouse of this kind are truly blessed. My husband is my biggest supporter and I am his. He is my best friend.
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@Naomi,
Yeah, He got me to straight out of bed with no coffee this morning..Starts my day off in tears. If he had been in person I would have punched him in the arm.
What are you going to do.?
We have decided he needs a Kleenex alert. At least I could stop and go get the coffee started first.
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@Naomi – (*passes the box of Kleenex*) that’s about as good an advertisement as I could have once my book is out. And you know, your post today – I’m serious, I just read it and I’m glad I didn’t have to pee…
that was the funniest thing I’ve read in a while. Reminds me of the time I had to buy something “similar” at a drug store – and they called for a price check over the PA…
@Patricia – you are welcome, and thank you for taking the time to stop in today. We are truly blessed, to have that. I, too, am lucky. My wife is nothing but supportive of what I am doing with my writing. With that, I feel I can do anything.
@Wendi – (*sending flowers to Wendi as penance*) ouch, I can feel that virtual punch from here
You’ve got me thinking here, maybe I should Photoshop up a Kleenex road sign!
Yo Brett:
May she always be your hero and vice versa. Linda and I wish you our best (we’re coming up on 41 years married this July).
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A price check? Where is the justice in THAT? I have a feeling they have a button. The embarrass people button. So if they see teenagers buying pregnancy tests or college kids buying condoms or pretty much anything in the feminine hygiene aisle they can press a magic button that makes it LOOK like they can’t get a price, even though they can. Just to be mean like that.
Speaking of hijacking your perfectly nice blog comments. I’ll go now.
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@Naomi,
LOL can I say that I love you here without getting into trouble? Because I think you are right about that one… you know, computers and all… I’m no dummy with computers, probably none of us here would fall for that… and yet, they do it anyway. Just to see us turn 24 shades of crimson
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!
That’s so . . . beautiful. I just . . . ::sniff:: WAAAHHHHH!!!
I’m going to go weep now.
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Brett,
Wow! What a tribute to Cathryn and how amazing to fall pregnant with triplets twice. You guys certainly are a huge inspiration to all of us and I bow to you both. You know, like the others I’m crying but at least I’ve had my coffee.
Thank you so much for sharing. Now go and give Cathryn a hug from me.
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@Tei – I should really put up a “Kleenex zone ahead” sign for the sensitive sword-fighting lasses out there
thank you for your words…
@Monika – thank you for your kind words today, my friend. I gave her a few hugs last night, after reading all of the comments. We have been blessed, and I try to remember that every day.
If my words here have been an inspiration to people, then I know I am doing a good job. So thank you to everyone for your feedback – it acts as inspiration for me.
Tony,
Thank you, my friend – thank you so very much. An early congratulations to you and Linda on your 41st, that is an inspiring story of love. We will be celebrating our 10th at the end of May.
(I really have to figure out why you keep getting marked as spam – I don’t want to miss your comments, especially ones like these.)
-Brett
Oh dang, I couldn’t see the words for a second there. My eyes misted over. Beautiful. Beautiful.
I know you remember him every day.
My sister lost her daughter some years ago – my niece – I held her for a couple of hours in the delivery room. Francesca.
I’m happy that you and your wife found each other, that you completely adore each other, that you have such a beautiful family. It makes me feel good.
Thank you for sharing your story, Brett. Thank you so much.
take care…of each other.
You’ve made me feel happy and weepy at the same time…
@ebele:
Thank you for your words, and thank you, too, for sharing your story. I’ll always remember something our minister said to us afterward. She said, “in a way, you are lucky, and you may not see it now, but you are lucky because you got to hold your child in your arms for her whole life. You got to protect her, and keep her safe, for her whole life. That is something that most parents cannot do.”
It didn’t make sense then, but it did later, and it does now. And every time I think of what she said, like right now as I am writing this, my eyes well up with tears.
Of joy, and sadness both.
I’m sorry for the 3rd comment but…
Your post is SO beautyFULL. It is Love and Humanity and Being and Feeling and Strength and Hope. Thank you for blessing us with your story.
(I know you think of her too…)
My mum lost 2 of her children before I came along. I almost wasn’t conceived – the doctor told her not to have any more children, told her she had a cyst on her womb and that the whole womb would need to be removed along with it. If my parents had listened, then…. well…
I’m sorry for the repetitive commenting. Just that your post encourages conversational sharing.
take care, Brett… warm warm mango regards to you and your beautiful family…
Can’t comment. Crying
You’re welcome, Brett. What the minister said is profound and so true. What she said was for later. I think she knew that it would sink in when you were ready.
I sent another comment straight after my 2nd one. Your fault
But, alas, it’s not showing.
take care now…
@ebele: (silly spam filter) no need to apologize – thank you for your words of kindness. Wow, your story of your mum is interesting and inspirational, to keep on trying. What a strong woman. Your parents kept on trying, and because of that, the world is a greater place – because of you. I am happy that you came back again to chat. That is the best part about this. That is why we are here.
I’ve always appreciated that minister’s words. She is a very wise woman.
Thank you for the warm warm mango regards, may I also pass them on to you and yours…
@Crystal:
sorry my friend, I’ve probably said it half a dozen times, I’ll have to put a Kleenex alert if I write more stories like this one… it makes me cry too, sadness and joy
@Brett No no! It’s a good thing! It’s so easy to get too busy and miss out on what’s really important. Most of my reading is on how to be more productive,be more savvy, be blah blah whatevah. It’s good to come here and get a reminder to just BE.
Buckets of blessings
CW
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@Crystal:
oh, I know it’s a good thing, I just want to make sure that all of you folks out there will be able to see straight to keep on writing your good stuff… thank you for saying that, and I am happy that you enjoyed my story. I will have a lot more to say in the final product, and I hope that everyone will like it.
LoL Nahhh, leave us hanging. It’s good for us to take a surprise break from writing to bawl and run for tissues and sniffle and….
Looking forward to it…
Sounds good then, I will do that – I’ll include a small box of tissues with each book, or maybe a coupon booklet for tissues
Get Kleenex to sponser it, or advertize it..
Sorry, I always default to sales and marketing…too many years in the business.
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@Wendi: now you’re talking! Hey, you never know. If I can drive sales…
Brett- Beautiful, Brett, just beautiful. It’s one thing to be so lucky. It is quite another to know it full well and cherish, truly cherish her. Here’s to your magnificent Cathryn and your lovely brood.
Hugs to all of you,
Jan
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Janice,
Thank you for your kind words today. I am happy that you enjoyed what I had to say here. Oh, I am lucky – very lucky. And today, the sun is shining, the weekend is approaching, and I will pass those hugs on to my family.
-Brett
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Brett,
Late to the Kleenex party here, but I couldn’t stop here and say nothing. I’m the type that tries to pretend I don’t care if I ever find the ‘right’ person or get married, but deep down I know I’m looking for a love story like this. It’s amazing how much love and joy shines through in this story even after all of the hardship you’ve been through together. Thanks for sharing this.
Mary,
Welcome! You are not late, the party will continue as long as people want to visit. I’m not the sort to kick people out when they’re having a good time.
You will find someone – just keep smiling. Thank you for your kind words today, and I’m glad that you liked my story.
Actually, I’m happy that you commented today, as I’d promised one of the other ladies I’d come back once Cathryn had a chance to see what I wrote, and tell everyone what she said.
Well, in short, she was very moved by what I wrote. She gave me a nice hug, and a kiss, and looked at me in that very special way that says, “I love you.”
Anyway – once again, Mary, thanks for stopping in to say hello. I hope that you will come back once in a while to visit.
-Brett
Awww.
Then she said, “You still have to take out the trash.”
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Kelly,
You’re not going to believe this, but… and I’m not kidding, it was pretty close to that!
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o
I told you before, darlin’, just ’cause I don’t ride the bike anymore doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten how!
Doesn’t mean I haven’t been looking into the newer models…
It cracks me up that we are having a dismally serious conversation in one place and a goofy aside in another at the same time. Hehehe.
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I hear you… and keep looking into those newer models, they have a lot of “features” that the older ones don’t have, plus they last longer
I thought that too, you know. Hey, that’s a good thing.
Oh, damn! I didn’t know there were new features! I hope I can figure out how to use them without the manual. I hate man-manuals. With exceptions.
^^
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^
o
I’m laughing so loudly the neighbors are going to complain. You rock.
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Hey, you won’t need a manual for the newer models. While they may have more features, get better mileage and last longer, men are like cars (I know, I’m one of them).
Just like cars. The controls are basically the same, you want to raise the radio antenna, just press the right button…
And since you have your driver’s licence, you’re good to go!
Oh, I’m laughing too, precisely because you rock equally as much…
Wait, I have to put my tissue down. OMG! Split personality!
*looks at license* I’ve had this thing for over twenty years… I wonder if it’s expired…
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It’s the 6 weeks roller coaster ride!
(To continue with this double entendre) a woman’s driver’s licence never expires, they get better with age… men on the other hand…
(present company excepted, I hope
)
Your wife hopes…
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As do I…
(I’m a legend in my own mind)
Cue the emoticon…
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We’re all legends in our own minds.
Coming up on CBC News:
“Blog author hijacks his own blog. Story at 11.”
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Ah yes, and the beauty of it is, legends often have their basis in fact
Classic! Hey, I love how these comments wander hither and yon, just like a good conversation.
Wow! (Now I have finished sobbing into my skirt!) Brett, this is a truly beautiful tribute to your awesome wife, you are very blessed to have found each other. Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you both, and your wonderful family, many years filled with much love and laughter
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Dianne,
Thank you for your kind words, and I am glad that you liked my story. I’m working very hard right now on the full story, my tribute to Cathryn and all that she went through to bring us our wonderful family. I really believe that will be my finest work.
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Dang, I hate that when that happens. I just finish putting on my mascara and then a read something that touches me the way your words have.
Thank you
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Hello Loraleigh,
Thank *you* for stopping in to say hello today. I am happy that you enjoyed my words here, and I appreciate your compliment. I hope to see you around again.
-Brett
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Ah! Lovely writing and beautiful post and story. Thank you for getting me to this post, I appreciate your referral.
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Thank you Patricia – there will be so much more to it, of course. If I complete only one thing in my life, this will be it.