I've only had a couple of real conversations with you, ever, and I feel so lucky to read the story you're writing and living now. So I'm related to you as a reader. More than that, though, I feel related to you from having seen your children grow up ... having known and cared about Grace since she was a tiny one in ECFE, a preschooler eating oatmeal at Trillium Circle, one of Ingrid's first friends at Seward ... having enjoyed some long drives and sweet conversations with Isaiah when we carpooled to camp, and seen him grow up since then ... there's a way we are connected from so much time and change, even from a distance.

Dear Michael, your stories of life lived intensely though your illness have carried me over some difficult terrain during the past year: First, you connected me with Dr. Nagib and he removed my tumor successfully, and then you touched me deeply through your writings. You have helped me see that each obstacle we face can lead down a new path to a greater understanding of others, purpose, and creativity. Facing one’s mortality frightens us all, yet you have done it and taught us how to do it with grace, love, and courage. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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You always ask such intriguing and thoughtful questions my friend. A word or feeling that encompasses our relationship. I'll send you a private message on that but right now the feeling is unbridled wonder and the word? Healing. Dragonflies are good too! :)
You are a bright soul who is a wonderful teacher of life!
Much love to you, Jenny (and congratulations on 21 years of bliss) and the kids!

MIchael, I’ve felt connected to you and grown through my friendship with you in the way that you have great hope, for yourself and for our world, and your desire for deep relationship. I’m challenged to look for the ways our world can and is improving, instead of just the things that make me sad.

Gratitude, learning, vulnerability, risk, beauty, river

(thank you for the song)

Background presence.

Hi there Jenny, Michael and all others who are reading this! Michael..it is a kind of glorious day today...hope you get down to the river...even if it is only in your mind....what a glorious mind you have, dear one! Suzanne

21 years! Congratulations to you both!!

You asked to send a feeling or word back, so I'll return two of yours: "unexpectedly joyful." That's truly the sense I get from your posts and your journey.

Midnight reverie:
Wind stirs leaves while Optune beeps...
Friendship circle glows.