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Thanks; a good entry, this .

Sitting in a chair receiving IV drugs, as a beautiful child with her familyin attendance was undergoing IV chemotherapy next to me, provided me with a similar experience.

You have a very good Christmas.

M R Weiss, MD

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Wow, what a connection. Thank you for sharing.

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Great stories of everyday heroes at a perfect time to remind us of the gifts we often take for granted.

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Truly inspirational and humbling.

Only God can make such masterpieces.

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Thank you for the lessons provided by people in dire circumstances who without complaining keep the good fight going forward. They are truly an inspiration.

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Thanks for your kind comment, Blue Ridge! Are you by any chance anywhere near Wintergreen?

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Not far-Lexington.

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bravo

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Terrific stories, John. YOU are an inspiration for me, and for so many who know you. Carpe diem!

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You are too kind,Phil. Seriously.

I hope you and Claudia have a great Christmas Eve and Dsy.

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Good men are hard to find. Men like these carry a fair share of the load in this life.

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Thanks for sharing these stories about four remarkably courageous men.

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Thanks for reading and for your kind comment, Charles.

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Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, John.

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Thanks, my friend. And the same to you (belatedly)!

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Very inspiring stories, John, thanks for sharing. May you and your s have a blessed Christmas, my friend! Eric Robyn

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Thanks my friend. I thought they were, too, even if 2 of the 3 were virtually unknown.

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Your selection of men was excellent. Adding your own story made it so personal. I pray the coming year brings all of us in America happiness and good health.

I will see you at Fiddlers Green.

A fellow Cav Trooper

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... not too soon, I hope!

Thanks for reading and for your kind comment, Phillip.

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Thank you for this inspiring and well written story. Suffering is never enjoyable, but knowing that your suffering and overcoming can inspire others not to give up or wallow in their own suffering or sadness is immensely powerful. (powerful not in an egotistical way, but powerful in a humbling and quiet way that is full of strength of character) The ripples of encouragement that go out from these three men's stories (and yours) are now even farther reaching through your words. God bless you and your family this season and always.

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Thank you so much for your kind words, Jessica. I like them so much that I am going to recirculate them via Notes.

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Amazing stories and truly inspiring. Thank you John.

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Thanks Todd. They were inspiring to me!

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