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Sep 25Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Thank you for this. You helped me be a better person today. That’s an exceptional gift.

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Wow, that's an honor. Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment, Jack.

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Sep 25Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Wow, Melissa - this story has some powerful, underlying depth to it; damned fine work.

Also? Your grandpa is friggin’ awesome! Give him a salute from me, a random stranger in the Internet… 🫡

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Wow, thank you so much, Stone! Yeah, my grandpa is pretty friggin' awesome. He'll enjoy the salute (although he might be somewhat confused by the 'random stranger on the Internet' idea).

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Sep 25Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Tell me about it.

Ah if I could only be 84 again knowing what I know now. ;-)

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Haha! That's pretty much life in a nutshell, isn't it?

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Yep. GRIN

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Sep 25Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

This is such a great little story... Well, it's more than a story... I wish his health were better; it's a good thing you go see him often.

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I wish the same thing, but life is strange. Maybe if circumstances were different these daily visits wouldn't be happening. Not sure, but it's a thought. Thanks so much for reading, Ian!

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Sep 25Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Real Truth in the Real world Melissa! Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you so much, Albert! :)

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Sep 27Liked by Melissa Petrie

This was a beautiful piece. Do something really special for his hundredth birthday.

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Definitely! Thanks so much, Bob.

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Sep 26Liked by Melissa Petrie

Routines are comfortable - I'm sure you'll both miss these interactions

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Sep 26Liked by Melissa Petrie

So sweet and sad, too. Life is sure strange. I enjoyed reading about your visits with your beloved grandpa, thanks for sharing.

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That’s for sure! Thank you so much for reading, Jenn.

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Beautiful! My life has always been blessed with elder family in my life. My father sired me when he was 54 and passed away at 90. Being younger allowed me an early glimpse into the daily life of seniors. Thank you Melisa 💗💜💗

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Routines are comfortable - I'm sure you'll both miss these interactions

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