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Mike Wittmann's avatar

Ruth, such a touching post. I am quite sure your dad had a hand in each and every event and day you spent in South Africa. I am also quite sure you did everything you could during your dad's illness. Be well and keep writing. Thanks!

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

Thank you so much Mike. All your thoughtful replies have really touched me.

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Trixie Belden's avatar

I love this, and am so very, very glad for you.

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

Aww thank you so much Trixie ❤️

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Shaun Curry's avatar

That was beautiful. I’m so glad for you that you were able to have that experience.

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

Thank you so much Shaun. I appreciate you reading it.

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Shaun Curry's avatar

Timely for me as well as my dad passed in June and I’ve recently finished a 2 week trip with mom from RI to the Oregon coast and back. She wanted to see places they had wanted to go back to and it was an important part of the grieving process for us both.

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your mom. I'm glad you were able to do that together.

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Barry Mirkin's avatar

I got wet eyes!

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Barry Mirkin's avatar

I'm pleased I did. The writing comes across as somewhat cathartic for you.

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

Definitely. And I hope people get something from it too. Hopefully.

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Barry Mirkin's avatar

Love you Ruth. Thank you for sharing this. I followed your trip with great interest on FB and wondered what was going on in your heart and brain. Now I know. Love, Barry

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Ruth Kapelus's avatar

Thank you. Love you too. I wasn’t sure I would write about it - but it was actually you who prompted me to. So thank you for that. 🙏

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