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Caro Green's avatar

a wonder full story

Al Berman's avatar

A beautiful story. Thanks once again.

Diane Bisnette's avatar

I just love the way in which your writing always makes me feel as if we’re friends!

Monique Ting's avatar

True love, even for a short time is a gift! How lucky for both of you to have met to experience a love that lives in your memory ( and your beautiful writing) before he left this world…

Kathy's avatar

I love this story. My former mother in law was named Eleanor and this took me back to years of her comfort and wisdom. Thank you

Mark Mattia's avatar

Nice story and thank you for it. But the first guy sounds like an ass. Sorry.

Joyce Maynard's avatar

NO ARGUMENT THERE!

Evelyn Jameson's avatar

What a treasure you created with this essay, Joyce. I adore it. Your writing is always graceful and heartfelt.

Heidi's avatar

Lovely story and wonderful that you invited Eleanor to your wedding and she was able to attend, full circle moment! Did you keep in touch after that?

PEGGY SIJSWERDA's avatar

Jim looks like a doll. I’m so sorry for your loss.