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M Goodman's avatar

It brings me back to happy times in Rathkenny as a child with Gran, aunts and uncles welcoming feeding laughing and loving. What a haven I had as a child.

Bhavna's avatar

my heart aches. thank you for this wonderful piece.

Vanessa Maclean's avatar

Thank you! This was such a wonderful read!!

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much, Vanessa!

Brian Pillsbury's avatar

Thanks for writing your thoughts instead of ignoring. It helps me process things hearing other peoples emotions.

Ken Dickman's avatar

Very well said, so heartfelt. This brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Mine too, Ken 🙏

Kristin Clinkenbeard's avatar

Such a good reminder…we never know what someone may be going through at that moment. Kindness always wins.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Kristin! I agree completely.

vanessa ross's avatar

This was a good read. Thank you for sharing. I do not have kids but it is a good reminder how to treat others - with dignity and respect.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Vanessa! I so agree.

Joanna's avatar

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

Marianne Rigby's avatar

Beautiful and so real........Thank you for sharing.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much, Marianne.

Seth Harwood's avatar

GREAT post, Terrell! I feel your heart in the writing. So well done.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much, Seth! You know it never could have been written without you introducing me to his story.

Seth Harwood's avatar

Did I? Oh, that's so great to connect here! You made my day!

Marsha's avatar

So beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Marsha!

Corrina T.'s avatar

Well done! 👍🏼

Ben's avatar

Thank you.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thank you, Ben! Hope you are well, my friend.

Ben's avatar

You are welcome T, and thanks, I am. But still struggling with motivation to run for no good reason. I will keep trying. I shared this one with my sons -35 & 33. We are looking to run a half together this fall but haven’t decided which yet. So I need to get in gear and be ready.

Cross/training through bike riding is going well and I love it. Hope to get 20 in tomorrow morning early. I did 24 on Tues and 16 early last Sat. I know it helps me a lot with running but if I do not get back to the running part soon it may be harder.

Eileen's avatar

Lovely and heartfelt.

Terrell Johnson's avatar

Thanks so much, Eileen!

Eileen's avatar

My pleasure Terrell. The question I struggle with is how do we help more parents to become the parents you and I strive to be. How do we encourage more parents to be their child deserves. IMO parenting is a 2 person job. We need to take care of our own. We need to love them fiercely even when they are awful teenage boys (my problem). The work is hard. We need a shift and there are communities in need of much more than money. More love less blame and hatred❤️💪🏻

SH's avatar

One small good thing is what makes our blood flow as a people. My heartaches for the families whose son or daughter was taken from them in this horrific tragedy. No words really.

SH's avatar

One small good thing is what makes our blood flow as a people. My heartaches for the families whose son or daughter was taken from them in this horrific tragedy. No words really.