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...goodness gracious, what fine writing and what a fine friendship. And what is the difference between sadness and joy because I can't quite say what I'm feeling right now. Sadness at the heartbreak and disappointment of each life or joy that all have been given grace through thought and reason to stretch our hands to heaven to ask why.

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That, my friend, is a beautiful bit of writing. It's an amazing tribute to Kelly Clark. It's also a wonderful testament to the ineffable joy of a deep friendship. And now, to my total surprise, I'm going to have to dig into the Book of Job.

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Beautiful. That’s love. Giving it up as it is often said in faith circles. I saw a great video by I think a Dominican priest. He said think about giving it up like one of us as sacrifice to the Father instead of Christ. Christ permits our suffering to join His and, thus, to be efficacious too. One thing I did not understand. On dec 12 Kelly says she forgave him; yet she almost put him away?

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Extraordinary writing about an extraordinary man.

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Riveting and heartbreaking, keep writing.

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Wonderful. Thanks.

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I'm going to go find the German word fascinating and sad, then go to Christmas Mass, and celebrate life. This is tremendous writing - please keep it coming.

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That was great Steve. What a life Kelly experienced. A life long super friendship is rare. Kelly was blessed to have you tell his story. You have to feel for those that lack faith and the strength it brings.

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Thank you for sharing with glaring insight the power of friendship with one soul. As challenging as this may be for you as friend first and then scriber, I’m a grateful reader appreciative of the deepest friendship God gives us when we seek at all phases of life.

I’ve been waiting each day for your chapter and book.

KC is very blessed to have you as his friend. Mike

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Thank you Steve. I am so glad that you were blessed with this marvelous relationship. and sorry for your loss. Your memorial to him here is beyond excellent.

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