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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

Tears to my eyes...I could just see the two of you laughing it up together. Glad you have found a comforting memory that keeps Steve close...good reason for a cup of coffee!

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❤️❤️❤️

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So moving, I totally get the tattoo of Steve’s loving words. What a beautiful way to keep him with you.

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it's so moving 💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

My friend, thank you. You captured the true & deep love you & Steve had thru out your marriage perfectly!

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So nice to hear from you. You know you and Pat are always welcome to visit and stay with me.

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Thank you!! Once Pat retires we'll be able to travel more. However, she also just got a 3 million dollar grant to study models to deliver autism care across the age spectrum. Also, if you ever want to come to the Land of Enchantment, our door is always open

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

A morning cuppa with the love of your life - forever.

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aww, yes 💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

So beautiful and sad. Thank you for this. I got a true sense of both of you. 🙏🏼💕

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thank you for reading 💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

Cindy, Thank you so much for sharing your love story with Steve with me! He was such a special person. When Mom & I met you on the Maine cruise we instantly had a connection with both of you! We treasure the time we were able to spend with both of you!

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thank you for reading 💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

Sweet, sweet story.... we all need a love like this. I have one in my husband, and I am so grateful. We need to celebrate the wonderful thing that marriage can be and the wonderful men out there. Too many disparaging comments about men in our society and not enough of this..Thanks for this beautiful essay in his memory....

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Aug 22·edited Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

Oh, Cindy, this has moved me to tears. What a rare and beautiful love story. Thank you for continuing to share Steve’s spirit through your writing and your advocacy. It is a privilege to get to know him this way, through your forever love. 💗

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yes, rare and beautiful exactly 💓

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Aug 22·edited Sep 11Liked by Deborah Way

What a beautiful life you shared together. And what a beautiful story you shared with us. Thank you!

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💓💓💓

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I raise my cup of coffee to your enduring live with Steve. What a beautiful tribute. ☕️

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☕️☕️☕️

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Love this! What a moving story.

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❤️❤️❤️

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

Wonderful life, his and yours together! Thanks for writing this.

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agree 💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

OMG - drinking my morning iced coffee and sobbing. This is one of the best. Thank you for sharing and letting us in on your life.

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💓💓💓

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Aug 22Liked by Deborah Way

I'm sitting here drinking my morning coffee, and enjoying this beautiful story of love and perseverance. Thank you for sharing a part of Steve with us. ❤️

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perfect way to read it ❤️

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