”And maybe that was how it was supposed to be...Joy and sadness were part of the package; the trick, perhaps, was to let yourself feel all of it, but to hold on to the joy just a little more tightly.” Kristin Hannah I got this email from a dear friend… Dear Maria, Please thank Andy for taking such good care of his beautiful Mom. I’m so glad that Andy is in your and Geoff’s life, especially now at this sad time. I’m sure he’s trying his doggone best to be goofy and silly just to give his Mom and Dad a reason to smile. Take care now, dear friend and have yourself a safe and lovely day. Love and hugs, Sannel and Freddie So, THANK YOU, Andy… …for helping your Mommy and Dad hang on to the joy you so freely share, and yes, of course, we can listen to some of our happy music. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace,
mar
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Mike Friedman
2/7/2018 10:13:55 am
Hello Maria - Yes this is a sad time. Your family suffered a great loss. Andy is doing his best to corral the home's happiness. You all will survive. hugs
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paula
2/7/2018 10:34:13 am
Oh, Maria...It doesn't get more touching than this. Of course Andy feels every vibe of the emotions running rampant within you and Geoff. And even though Andy feels sad & confused by the sudden loss of his sister, he's determined to bring some joy into your home, because he needs to see you smile, most of all.
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Auw, Maria, getting used to the permanent absence of a beloved is surely one of the most difficult challenges to meet in this life. Music is a perfect comforter. Beautiful videos in here!
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2/7/2018 02:54:18 pm
Life is filled with new beginnings. Recognizing them when they occur can be one of our greatest joys. That's why we have to go through life with our eyes open. Too often, people close them and concentrate only on the visions in their mind. They live in a past life, constantly focusing only on the sadness they experienced. Perhaps, if they'd open their eyes and see the beauty of what surrounded them, we'd find an end to the depression epidemic the world over. As cliche as it may sound, one has to have the bad to appreciate the good. The depths we sink to when we've lost a loved member of the family are lower than the deepest oceans. Yet, the highs we experience when we find new happiness in love are higher than the highest cloud. So, life is an emotional roller coaster. All we can do is hang on to our seats and enjoy the ride. But, you know all this already. Enjoy what Andy brings to you and relish in his love. He needs you as much as you need him. Oh, and don't forget "Love Can Make You Happy" by Mercy, "If You Want To Be Happy" by Jimmy Soul, and "Shiny Happy People" by R.E.M. Enjoy, Sis!
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2/7/2018 04:18:31 pm
Hi Mar and Geoff...
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I'm listening to "Happy" as I type this...actually I listened to all the videos you put here and love every one of those songs. Great taste in music.
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Gail Sobotkin
2/7/2018 11:59:39 pm
Dear Maria,
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Dear Maria,
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Dear Mareer,
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