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John Lafferty's avatar

Thank you for sharing your story. I feel closer to you, Bro. Martin, and the abbey (including others I know and knew there) when I read that you got your signed memoir that you gave him returned to you. I also am reminded of the inadequacy of my acceptance of some of my father's final words before he passed. Plus, I have on my nightstand a memorial card of one of the monks, who passed away in 1997 and who is one of the two people in my life that I feel most loved by and with whom I continue to pray in contemplative silence in a way that I began with him and some others at the abbey. Take care.

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Chris Sandow's avatar

I agree, a person can indeed be "home".

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Michelle Clark's avatar

❤️‍🩹😭

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janelle olivarez's avatar

Why do most beautiful things have a side of sadness with them? Part of our ephemeral existence I guess. Thank you for sharing this, a new facet of something you've shared before, and something eternal in your heart. We should all have our Brother Martin, but not many find one.

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Tricia Gates Brown's avatar

❤️

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gloria gostnell's avatar

Tricia

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve moved a lot in my adult life sometimes to beautiful places where I felt comfortable and peaceful. But “home” is where I am with my husband even when we are not in the same physical space.💕

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Tricia Gates Brown's avatar

So blessed to know you two.

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Ed Higgins's avatar

A beautiful story of a beautiful relationship.

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Karen Craig's avatar

This holds meaning for me today. My heart is a bit of a mess while I sort through many things from the past year. Thank you!

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Tricia Gates Brown's avatar

When I put something personal out there, I always wonder if it will resonate for anyone. Thank you for your note. I’m so glad the piece was meaningful for you.

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