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FERN MCBRIDE (NYC)'s avatar

💓Heart lifted high, thank you, TC. It will be a great pleasure to send warm greetings, short poems, and moving quotes to Jurate. Let's go TAFM readers and show Jurate that she is in our hearts and on our minds. Jurate wants to hear from US!💗

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Mim Eisenberg (NYer now in GA)'s avatar

That was/is a lovely idea, Fern.

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Jeff Carpenter's avatar

Thanks for the idea, Fern. Mailing my dispatch just now put a big smile on my heart.

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FERN MCBRIDE (NYC)'s avatar

🕯️🕯️ 🕯️ 💓

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David Levine's avatar

I've already been going through my digital photographs and trying how to get them into a non-digital format and then weighing whether I want to subject ANYONE to my pathetically devolved handwriting (I think the Hermes Rocket might be getting a workout, once I figure out how to get it open...the reason I'm talking typewriters is that I have no idea how get an envelope through the printer and since I'm gonna be typing the envelope....this is boring).

but thanks, Fern, for the original suggestion. as I wrote last night, I didn't disagree with the suggestion AT ALL.

AND I'm happy Jurate wants to hear from us.

so THERE, Fern...once more, we agree.

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FERN MCBRIDE (NYC)'s avatar

...so your card to Jurate will be mailed. Good effort, David, in overcoming your obstacles United again!

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Carol Stanton (FL)'s avatar

Wonderful, loving idea, Fern. On it tomorrow!

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gildedtwig's avatar

Thank you, TC. That's such good news about Jurate's smile, liking the food and eating more. I was watching Martin Scorsese's documentary about Fran Leibowitz "Pretend It's A City", and FL said something to the effect that musicians and chefs bring us more joy than any other professions. I think enjoying meals when one has no choice about where and when one is eating is a defining characteristic of a good care establishment. It makes such a difference. Fingers crossed that both your satisfaction with "end of life" care continues. As they say, the card's in the mail! xo

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Janetr's avatar

No matter what’s going on in the world it’s things like this that make all the difference. My heart is happy at this loving connection between so many of us. People are good 💟

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Vague Craig's avatar

It's great to hear something positive, once in a while, for a change. Thanks.

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JDinTX's avatar

Will make a card with a pic of the most beautiful cat ever. I know that will make her smile.

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Bongo-1, VT's avatar

Great news. Thanks 🌿 for your idea. Bravo Zulu.

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Fred WI's avatar

❤ From Fred and Ruth

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Karen RN's avatar

Wonderful idea Fern. Thank you! I’m so happy to hear Jurate is in in such a nice and caring place. My card will be there soon.

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Andrea Haynes's avatar

Nice reference to Rhinestone Cowboy!

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TCinLA's avatar

NEWS: The very nice card Vicky in Castro Valley made, with the beautiful photographs from her friend, appeared in the mailbox today - first of the many. Jurate really liked the photos.

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Carol Stanton (FL)'s avatar

TC, such a relief and good news about Jurate's fine care. You and Fern are " Team Jurate" and I, for one, consider it a privilege to join in. God bless Jurate ( and you)! Both still in my prayers each night.

Cards begin tomorrow from me.

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David Levine's avatar

wow. some decent news for a change.

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Bliss Grey's avatar

This is such a sweet idea, Yay Fern!

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FERN MCBRIDE (NYC)'s avatar

Yay, to Bliss and all of TAFM's readers and, of course, to the head TAFMer ,himself!

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Nancy Ellen's avatar

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Fred WI's avatar

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Mim Eisenberg (NYer now in GA)'s avatar

One more card coming her way...

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