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Pat Taylor's avatar

I’ve traveled the circle of life in my nursing career from rejoicing with moms holding their newborns for the 1st time to now holding the hands of people grieving the loss of loved ones. At a certain point I share with them that the ability to recognize that something good can come from a bad situation is a beneficial coping skill. “Precious”, not in the way Dana Carvey’s Church Lady might say, but rather as something quite valuable. So it was neither self-serving nor icky precious for you to share the fact a reader found your newspaper story helpful and your acknowledging that losing your earbud gave you the opportunity to hear her affirmation- and even get a laugh the next day. Keep enjoying the grass & leaves.

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Debra Cohen's avatar

I love those moments when the universe seems to be sending us messages of what is really important. I also love that you found your leaf covered ear bud!

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