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Terry Perkins's avatar

Thank you, Shanley. I think we all needed this.

Cheryl Doran Girard's avatar

Thank you.. with tears and a more open heart.

Jeannette Gallagher's avatar

Thank you! This was an unexpected moment of grace and loveliness.

Brian Young's avatar

Thank you, Shanley, for this thoughtful inspiring essay. As others have posted, just what we need at this time.

JJ's avatar

What a thoughtful and inspiring way of telly Pyari's story and those of her carers. It made me think (with love and admiration) of Sy Montgomery's book "On Time and Turtles" -- you'll see why...

Diane's avatar

Beautiful 😍

Renee Ruderman's avatar

Beautiful prose that plays my heart-strings like a Chopin nocturne. Thank you.

Bradley  K Monson's avatar

Thank you. I don't think I've ever met an injured animal or bird I didn't first take home...

Beverley's avatar

Endless tears.

Sandy B in NorCal's avatar

A lovely, moving essay, Shanley. Thank you!