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Apr 5, 2020Liked by Heather Havrilesky

Awwww Yes! Memories. April 2 was my wife's birthday back in 1953, and her final day here on earth was April 12, 2017. My birthday is April 7, 1953. We married in 1972. Every year between April 2 and April 7, I would mention how nice it was to be married to an older woman. I am not afraid of death, only the dying part if it is an uncomfortable journey. Also, the fear that I have poorly documented my final wishes with finances and properties. Has anyone else been fascinated by the animations of what a virus cell looks like? A beautiful little globe with little trees growing out from it. Colors of red, blue, and green. March 8 is a new birthday I now celebrate. Yes, three years after my wife of 44 years died, I have a new lover. Sickness may kill the body, but never the soul. Be at peace.

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Thank you for this!

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Apr 5, 2020Liked by Heather Havrilesky

It was my birthday yesterday, on the third. I’m celebrating my birthday like never before, because I’m here. Now. I’m not taking anything for granted.

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A most joyous and deep birthday to you, Heather. You are a salve in my heart as I seek inspiration for my writing/life. Thank you for your..... everything.

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I love this so much 💗🌿 happy birthday!

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Needed this - thank you.

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"May I’m not doomed, but there’s no shame in being doomed, either." - what a perfect line

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Happy? Birthday

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Excellent. One of my favorites from you.

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This was excellent. Thank you

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Excellent !

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