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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thank you all so very much for your beautiful comments!! Reading what you wrote, I realized that I left something so important out of the blog-- which is a huge thank you to Joel for giving me permission to share what is going on with him!!! Sending my warmest wishes to each of you!!! D

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Holly Starkman's avatar

As always, I enjoy reading your posts Diane and am especially glad to know that you and Joel continue to feel the joy of a meaningful life together in grace and love. Sending my warmest wishes to you both!

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Wonderful to hear from you, Holly, and thank you so much! Hope you all are all well!

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Florri's avatar

My new boyfriend and I have said let's have fun while we can. Let's hold hands and walk together through the difficult times. Thank you for sharing Diane. Still think of you. ❤️

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks Florri, and congratulations!!!! I think of you too!

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Katherine Bouton's avatar

Diane, this is beautiful. I read it with tears in my eyes. I see Joel at Pilates and after all he’s been through, he’s still his own exuberant boyish self, if moving more slowly. Thank you for sharing this.

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thank you Katherine! He loves chatting with you at Pilates!!!!

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Les Howard Jacoby's avatar

Knowing the strong love you two share, I

loved reading your

post, Diane. You had

me reaching for a

Kleenex more than

once!

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks so much Les!!!

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Larry Hauser's avatar

Very sweet...somehow makes me cry and smile at the same time...

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks Larry -- you just made me smile!!!

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L.K.'s avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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jo saia's avatar

What an exquisitely beautiful, poignant, and heartfelt piece, Diane. 💜

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Elizabeth Kleinman's avatar

That was so perfect, Diane. ♥️

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks Liz!! Hope you're well!

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Susan Gaines's avatar

I love this post. Thank you for sharing.

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thank you so much, Susan!

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Monona Yin's avatar

Beautiful & wise piece. I did not know Pink Martini but will endeavor to see them perform now. Thanks you.

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks, Monona! Hope you enjoy the group when you find them!!!

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Nicola von Schreiber's avatar

Oh wow, I’m blown away by your generous sharing of these memories! Going to google the group right away while relishing the image of your very special celebration together xxx

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F. Diane Barth's avatar

Thanks so much Nicola!! I hope you like them as much as we do!!!!

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