Thanks to Barb for sharing. Stories like this reaffirm your faith in humanity.
Then catch the moments as they fly,
And use them as ye ought, man:
Believe me, happiness is shy,
And comes not aye when sought, man.
—A Bottle and a Friend, Robert Burns
A thank you letter to Arran.
Some weeks ago, I turned to Arran, the small Scottish island I call home, for help. Two friends and I had hoped to get together on Arran last April. Because of the pandemic, we postponed it to this year. But between continuing covid restrictions that left me marooned in Italy, and life-threatening health issues that came up for each of my friends, we realized that wasn’t likely either. (You can read about their personal, sad, funny, and amazingly life-affirming cancer journeys on Mary Smith’s Cancer Diaries and Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo.)
The solution, for anyone who has ever lived on Arran, was obvious. I posted a message on the island’s…
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beetleypete said:
I left a comment on Mary’s blog, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete.
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Mary Smith said:
Lovely of you to share Barb’s post, Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s too lovely not to share Mary!🤗
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ShiraDest said:
Thank you for sharing this post, Hook.
In service to empathy and HumanKind,
Stay safe,
-Shira
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
These are three lovely bloggers and I’m so glad the residents of Arran stepped up to help them.
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barbtaub said:
Thanks so much for sharing this post Kim. At a time when I think the entire world is more than a bit depressed, it’s a relief to see that people are also generous, caring, and so so helpful. It reminded me how lucky I am. And it made a special visit so very wonderful.
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fragglerocking said:
This was heeart warming.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was, wasn’t it?🤗
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Carla said:
Wow, what an amazing and caring community. Such a beautiful place as well.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It gives you hope.
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Carla said:
It sure does, to know that there are so many caring people out there.
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Jennie said:
What a wonderful story!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It does leave you with the warm fuzzies! 🥰
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Jennie said:
It really does!
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