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Michele's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful essay. I am also glad that people have stepped up to help you.

Sunshine Keck's avatar

So glad to hear of the progress on your home. Enjoyed this lovely and hopeful post. Thank you.

Julie Bannerman's avatar

I read this to my husband, whose heart is big and special love for otters is forever. We both teared up. Thank you for this beautiful essay.

sue wallace's avatar

I'm so happy your offer was accepted. Hoping for success in the work ahead. May your future be as vibrant as your writing

Carletta Starks's avatar

Happy Mother's Day, Shanley. Thank you for the beautiful essay. I am happy to hear that things are going well for you and your family. I think it is incumbent on all of us to have the audacity to hope and to share that hope. In these dark times, hope is necessary.

Jane Fairchild's avatar

Happy Mother's Day! Im glad c you have good folks helping you thru this very rough patch. Take good care!

David Rosenberg's avatar

Thanks for a wonderful post, and Happy Mother’s Day to you! Love reading you everyday! Take care.

Lynn Cannon's avatar

A beautifully written article about love and hope. Thank you.

Roger A Adams's avatar

Happy Mothers' Day to you....and I will try to keep track of the bongos. I knew nothing of them.

Maureen's avatar

This beautiful piece of prose made me smile, but also cry happy tears, especially on Mother’s Day. My sons are adults now living their lives, one within 10 miles of us and one far away in Alaska, serving with the USAF. They both connected with me today to wish me a Happy Mother’s Day, which is all I wanted. I had been wondering what had resulted from your offer to buy the home you have lived in, and love, with your husband and three little ones and I am so happy your offer has been accepted. Happy Mother’s Day to you and your family.