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Kind of Blue

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21. 1SBM, I wish there was a word stronger than empathy

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Wed Dec 23, 2015, 07:54 PM

Dec 2015

because I couldn't be more right there with you and your sentiments.

Thanks for the reminder not only to feel gratitude, that also brings perspective, and to spread it.

Sending my good wishes, comfort for your Mom, and the best outcome for your family during this season and beyond. Amen.

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*** Posted to the caring African-American Group *** [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2015 OP

Peace be with you my friend. lovemydog Dec 2015 #1

I'm sorry it's hard 1sbm JackInGreen Dec 2015 #2

Wise words. brer cat Dec 2015 #3

You and your family will be in my prayers Gothmog Dec 2015 #4

Sending warm thoughts and encouragement. n/t snpsmom Dec 2015 #5

Yeah, no kidding. It is so easy for us to lose perspective. randys1 Dec 2015 #6

best wishes to you and your family.... mike_c Dec 2015 #7

My best to you and your family, safe travels George II Dec 2015 #8

great post mgmaggiemg Dec 2015 #9

Love and light my friend. redwitch Dec 2015 #10

. AtheistCrusader Dec 2015 #11

Sorry to hear this. Enjoy the time with you family and then jwirr Dec 2015 #12

Sending healing wishes and thoughts to you 1SBM geardaddy Dec 2015 #13

I am sorry. murielm99 Dec 2015 #14

I'm sorry - I didn't realize this was going on JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #15

Sorry to hear about all of your troubles. blackspade Dec 2015 #16

in the end, there is only the love in your life and in your heart that matters. I am roguevalley Dec 2015 #17

Good God, truer words have never, EVER been said on this web site Number23 Dec 2015 #18

((hugs)) to you and your family. xo Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #19

Wishing all of you peace and love. wildeyed Dec 2015 #20

1SBM, I wish there was a word stronger than empathy Kind of Blue Dec 2015 #21

"Tell those you love that you love them" Especially our Moms. leftofcool Dec 2015 #22