Heartfelt Thank You

     


     I wouldn't do justice to the kindness you all showed in trying to reply to all the comments. This post is just to say thank you all for being friends and holding my family in your thoughts and prayers. 

     I took this photo last week of the blooming, yet still small, apple trees my daughter planted almost two years ago. There's something about saying goodbye when spring is in all it's beauty that seems a bit poetic. 

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  1. Cheryl KimbleyMay 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM

    As we lose things and people - new ones are always being born and coming forth. The cycle of life sure is mind blowing. Keeping you in loving thought.

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    1. MB in MNMay 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM

      Cheryl, that is lovely. I echo your thoughts.

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  2. jjMay 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Sending love and hugs.

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  3. AprilMay 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM

    Much love, dear Sam.

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  4. BelindaMay 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM

    Yes, much love to you, Sam.

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  5. AnonymousMay 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM

    Wishing you peace and love. Practical Parsimony

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