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Diane C's avatar

You write so beautifully and knowingly about such profound things. Deepest condolences on the loss of your mom; thank you for sharing your gift and your stories.

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Karen O''s avatar

Josh blessings to you and your Mom. Thank you for for sharing with all of us. Love is a mysterious emotion. For some it hides till it just can't stand not being found then it jumps out and squeezes you with the biggest hug you've never known. Ask how I know. ❤️

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Jamie Talan's avatar

Sending love!

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Jon Francis's avatar

Josh, I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing and expressing your experience so poignantly. Not a topic people discuss enough, but luckily for us such topics are your specialty.

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ksueduncan@gmail.com's avatar

Josh, how beautiful that you were with your mom at the end. Your tribute is so touching. Thinking of you my friend as you navigate this loss.

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Joel Koosed's avatar

So sorry for your loss, Josh! Keeping you in my thoughts...

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Marc Binder's avatar

A beautiful tribute and goodbye. There are things far worse than death. I am glad that she is now at peace.

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Paul D Comstock's avatar

Josh, thanks so much for sharing. Love without end. And love from Lisa and me.

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Elizabeth Greene's avatar

It’s a great gift that you were there with her at the end. You’ve had deep practice. Surely the conversation will continue. May her memory be a blessing. Paul and I hold you with love.

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Adam Daggy's avatar

I'm sorry, Josh. Only one of my parents has died so far. I knew it would hurt a lot, but it hurt more than I expected it to. I like you, and I don't want you to be sad.

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Helen Shumaker's avatar

Sweetheart, She chose to be with you as she left. That's trust. And a strong expression of love. Your kindness and love held her and well. May you be held in the strong embrace of condolence. Sending you love. Yours, Helen

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Debbie Brubaker's avatar

What a lovely and heartfelt tribute you've written. We moms should all be so lucky to have had a son like you. One who loves her in the past, in the present, and also in the future. Clearly she felt the same for you.

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Sally Joy Rubin's avatar

Josh, Thinking of you. Your mother was beautiful. From my own experience of the loss of my mother, I can assure you the conversation continues. Much love, Sally Rubin

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Jane Yen's avatar

So sorry, Josh. It’s a limnal time for sure but it seems your heart is wide open. So glad you could be with her.

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Andrea Mock's avatar

Another one who thinks so beautifully written. Also been there- 40 years ago and still fresh in my heart.

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Robert P's avatar

Beautifully described Josh. Sorry for your very important loss.

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