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I am glad you found this quote for people to pass around more. Michael is a Canadian actor gem but is hands-down my favourite author! I am going to screan happily when his new hardcover is in my home, which is released the day before our birthday, Licha. :) Thank you for telling me about yourself. "C" = Carolyn pretty please.

I liked this quote so it could remind me to stop doing this myself. I am one of those people who always imagine the worst-case scenario and this is a perfect quote to remind me not to fret about things that have not happened. I should write it down and keep it posted within sight.

I saw an interview not too long ago of MJF and I was so saddened to see how much his disease has taken a hold of his body but also in awe of how gracefully he has handled it. I grew up watching him and so it touched me on a personal level, just like the recent death of my dear Alex Trebek. I felt his death quite deeply, especially because my father passed away from the same horrible disease.

Carolyn, we seem to have talked about death quite a bit but I am so pleased to have met you.

Really, you gave wonderful condolences and I shared happy memories. I believe you are adding to the harmony of prayers united for Conan. We are worried about Spirit, his Father figure but doctors have medicine to try tomorrow. That by itself is a relief. Michael is alive, no matter that his body is hard to use.

The only death is Canadians and fans mourning Alex. The Prime Minister spoke about him, saw him personally last year in joint charity. Oh, how personal and poignant to know a loved-one ascended from that disease. I am sorry you already know missing a parent and give you my condolences too. I hope you had time to adjust and are doing okay now. Please accept my respects, Licha, for the momentous events of your Dad. A glorious transition for loved-ones is a hard adjustment for us.

It is normal for me to start with the highest issues of my world with new friends. Instant support and understanding are appreciated. When I have said my piece, it is off my mind as something that needs explaining. I move ahead to have fun with light topics. Books and cats unite people with me primarily. Friends are to be found a variety of ways; in your case, twin birthdays and endearing personalities.

Carolyn, I actually feel close to you for having shared such personal life stories. And I know a lot of people may not like to talk about death but in all honesty, for me it's a way of always keeping that loved one present. It somehow makes me feel like they are still with me and I will never forget them. My daughter hates to see me cry when I think about my dad but I truly welcome all the memories. They are good memories. I had the best dad ever. He will forever live in my heart and I love to relive little snippets of life with him. How wonderful when I can laugh at something funny we shared, or admire the wonderful dad he was. So I don't mind crying, I don't mind talking about him, I love to have dreams with him in it even when I don't remember them too clearly when I wake up, I love driving by places he took us to. Thinking about him keeps him close to me. It never gets easy. It's been almost a decade since my dad passed away and it still feels like it was just yesterday. This year has been especially hard, perhaps because it's been such a hard year in general but I find myself crying for him quite a bit. Part of me is glad he does not have to live through all the awful things this year has brought on but I have truly missed him this year and just wish I could give him a big hug and kiss and get a moment to talk with him. That may be the worst, when you leave things unsaid. The unsaid things aren't bad but just things I wish I had asked him or let him know, especially to tell him what a great father he was. I thank God that he didn't seem to suffer greatly. Hearing that Alex had the same horrible cancer, I knew it was going to be hard for me. I think all of us at home shed a tear because we all loved Alex and somehow associated him with our dad as partners battling with this thief that took their health. I know Alex loved his Canada as much as it came up in Jeopardy so it's nice to know he was given his respect by your PM.

Carolyn, it has done me good to unbear with you. It feels easy to share how much we love our parents with each other. Feel free to talk about anything, be it sad, happy, heavy, or light.