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Elena's avatar

Thank you, Larry! I have read your book and followed your weekly writings. I know that I didn't read every single one, I did read about 85% of your newsletters. But I got encouraged or uplifted or asked the difficult questions or pondered or even prepared. I am so appreciative of the time you committed to writing this newsletter. I will miss your writings. I wish you the best of luck on your new endeavors! Thank you!

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Larry Patten's avatar

85%!!! You go girl!! Thanks for you kind comments, Elena!

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Jeff Scott's avatar

I really appreciated this, Larry. As usual!

My loved one on hospice is just about 95% non-verbal at this point. He'll try and try, but the effects of his strokes have taken away his ability to communicate, mostly. But reading what you offered left me with some ideas of things to say to him.

It also occurred to me that while we are not all in hospice, we are all headed towards death one day. Perhaps some of these things are items we might share with our own loved ones. Some of them could bring comfort in times of mourning in the case of tragic, unexpected death as well as a death we see coming.

I've appreciated your writing. I hope you'll keep this Stack active as I often recommend it to friends. I do the same for your book.

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Larry Patten's avatar

Thanks for sharing your experiences, Jeff, especially about your loved one. And I will keep this Substack "live" for awhile. Take care!

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Maryclaire Torinus's avatar

Wonderful suggestions. Presence is the most powerful antidote for any transition. You’ve helped so many readers. What’s next for you?

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Larry Patten's avatar

Thanks! Writing-wise, I've finished a novel and am trying to find an agent for a novel. Foolish, silly me!

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Denise's avatar

I am very sad that you will be going away. I have enjoyed and & gained insight from your writings. THANK YOU!

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Larry Patten's avatar

Hey, thanks for your kind comments, Denise!

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