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I love this perspective. Holding space is underrated and crucial for us as human beings. Thanks for holding this space

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Really nice, Joan. Your parents sound so sweet and so in love, like mine. Very touching. And don't take too many things off your agenda. You are a great doer!!!! The world needs that!

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Jul 16Liked by Joan Fernandez

As always, your writing is so thought provoking. Such an important reminder about our short time on earth.

I also loved reading about the beginning of your parents’ relationship. Thank you for sharing, Joan.

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Hello Cari! Thank you friend :)

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Jul 16Liked by Joan Fernandez

A very moving essay, Joan. What a treasure to find those letters between your mom and dad! I can't imagine what that must have felt like.

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It was an amazing discovery. My mom was super private underneath a beautiful cheerfulness. The fact that she'd never shared them, and hadn't thrown them away spoke volumes to me. Thank you for commenting, Nancy.

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So much here Joan! I like your favorite line ~ “Let’s really try to make our life together a union of light.” I am so glad you stumbled on these letters and this line is a beautiful sentiment about what matters most during this flash of time we’re here.

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