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Nov 20, 2023Liked by JM Smith

I watched my brother leaving this life at 50, from a cancer his GP assured him wasn’t there, and there was no need to go to a hospital during the lockdown. Your father was quite a character, wasn’t he? God bless him. Thanks for sharing and hope your health has improved somewhat from that selfless time in your life. Great stack.👏✍️

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Thank you for this note. I am so sorry to hear about your brother's death at so young an age. It sucks. My dad was as you said quite a character. He was fun to be with and I am so glad I got to know him as a man just as much as a father. My health has its moments but I am surviving and will until I can't. I still find much enjoyment in living. Take care, John

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Nov 21, 2023Liked by JM Smith

The only guarantee in this life is there are no guarantees. And no returns.

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You have much the same outlook on life as myself, John. There is beauty and endless sources of wonderment surrounding us each day, if we have the sense, and necessary gratitude, to appreciate. Keep posting. I shall keep reading, as the peoples tenacity and courage at the Tim your father was in his youth never ceases to amaze me. Tough as teak. Thanks again, my friend. 💚👏✍️

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