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This is gorgeous, Martha. Thank you, Jan, for sharing.

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Martha, you so beautifully recount what was truly a profound experience of home on multiple levels. Coming home to where you grew up, coming home to your brother, and in both those things, coming home to yourself. Thank you for sharing 💛

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Jul 15, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Thank you for this wonderful essay your brotherly love and saying goodbye.

We come into life and go out the same ways but each of us brings a unique spirit and soul. Respecting your brother despite his struggles was touching. We should all have the grace to look upon each other not as less than but as one in spirit.

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What a wonderful story, Martha. You always had such an amazing way with words I always admired.

You might want to think about writing a novel. Your story warmed my heart. Thank you.

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Jul 19, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

You have internal light, Martha -a rare phenomenon among our contemporaries. You radiate only positive vibes and make people around you smile. I always admired it. Be well.

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Jul 28, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Very moving and well-crafted post.

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Beautiful and moving- and yes-being present in what ever form it takes is so very important. Thank you for sharing your intimate journey’s end with your brother Gil. 🙏

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