Thread:Seabiscuit1933/@comment-35319541-20180607160250/@comment-35236548-20180608123141

Dearest Lola, your message touched me so -- especially on a day the proved fraught with frustrations -- that I wanted a quiet time to respond.

Reaching out can be beneficial and as we get older, the need to be known as ourselves -- truthful, flaws and all -- overrides youthful ambition and the desire to be "perfect." I say nothing here I would not and have not said in the open. For years I covered up the abuse I experienced growing up (my mother is quite a story), but I was determined to make a good life and to be a good person.

So I am glad you let us be here for you.🤗🤗🤗

I ache for you, your brother, your family. Such a long illness tests everything about us. Your family responded with love, strength, endurance and mutual support. That your brother struggled so hurts...but also inspires because of his spirit and love for you all. To see a loved one endure so much is...well, let's just say I know, and I understand, and I admire the remarkable person you are.🌟❣🌟

Even through all this, you find the joy in life and celebrate it...from your daughter's wedding to caring for your granddaughter to Meichan's frogs.😘 You are pure joy and love of life.🌞🌈🌤

It is an honor and privilege and gift to be your friend!💖👭💖