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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.

Brian Young's avatar

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

Patricia Davis's avatar

These are the pieces that patiently rest a weary time, gently reminding us of the good. They’re the Thank yous not said enough. The good lucks wished silently.

Mankind makes a mess of things why clean up-after thought -is duty , recognized to make things look neat ,why ‘I told ya so’ cuts like regret , and second chances are privilege.

Jeannette Gallagher's avatar

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

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...

Anne Loader's avatar

Lovely writing, Shanley. Thank you for that and for the message you have conveyed. We can all do with a bit of loving attention in our lives... Also, I do so hope that you will get your housing problem sorted out satisfactorily, too. It sounds a nightmare.

Renee Ruderman's avatar

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

Sandy B in NorCal's avatar

A lovely, moving essay, Shanley. Thank you!

Diane's avatar

Beautiful 😍

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...

Kelly's avatar

Thank you for this.

Lynne Avery's avatar

Thank you for gifting us this heartfelt story. We need the hope it embodies.

Connie Burton's avatar

I love this article! Gives me hope to power through in these times. And, like another reader, "I think we all needed this."

Gail Zimmermann's avatar

Absolutely beautiful.