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Daisy Buchanan's avatar

I really really loved this - hopeful, beautiful, sad and honest. And I’m so, so sorry to hear of your losses and grief. Sending much love XXX

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Christina Patterson's avatar

Thank you so much, dear Daisy. Xxx

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Dr Sharon Blackie's avatar

What a perfect piece of writing. Thank you for the perspective (and the hope).

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Christina Patterson's avatar

What an amazing response! Thank you so much, Sharon.

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John Gallacher's avatar

It always pleases me when your latest post drops into my email address Christina, for it brightens my outlook that a kindred spirit such as yours will

Lift my heart with inspirational words, thoughts and reason. Thank you so much.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

What a very cheering comment, John, thank you. This is why we write! Sending very best wishes, Christina

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Claire Maxwell's avatar

This was beautiful.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

Thank you so much!

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SuddenlyJamie's avatar

I am so happy to see this post out in the wild, Christina. Your writing is so beautiful and compassionate. Thank you for accentuating the hope.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

Thank you so much, Jamie. I really appreciate your generous words.

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Miranda - Root Stories's avatar

I'm so pleased that you've broken through that "frozen" spot, Christina, and are posting again. This feels like a very apt post - looking at the good and bad, ups and downs that make life - after a brief absence. Is this the piece you wrote for the voice class?

I'm sorry for your recent losses. Happy for your negroni and pasta. i hope the coming months bring more of the good stuff.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

Thank you so much, Miranda. Yes, this was my "homework"! Still battling niches, overthinking etc etc, but I have just had a negroni! I hope you've had a lovely weekend. Looking forward to the next class!

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