Rob, I’m on a connecting flight from Atlanta to Richmond, to go to a funeral of a deeply close friend who died unexpectedly at 57. I “listened” to this piece of yours and was captivated as I often ponder my own demise on a plane away from my family.
Your writing is so beautiful and continues to deepen, amplifying your heart with each piece. The thing I so relish, when I know the writer a bit, like I do you, is reading/listening to your words and sentences as if I’m there when your choosing them, watching you edit your essay, seeing the choices you make. It’s hard, I know. I do it too.
I want to tell you, it’s working, you’re working. It’s high quality. Very unique. Exquisite. Remarkable. One of a kind. Please don’t take that as pressure. Take it as a tailwind to keep allowing your heart to manifest itself in the written word that you share with the world. People’s lives are impacted, imprinted, as a result of you.
Oh, James—I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It's the hardest losing someone too young like that. I'm glad you're going to remember him, and mourn him, with others. I'll be thinking of you this weekend.
I so appreciate your words of support, and encouragement. It means a great deal to me, and feels like a strong tailwind, for sure. Thank you, my friend.
Gosh this is so lovely Rob. Reading this helps me be here right now in my own home, with my own loved ones. The 3 am lift assist was also very poignant. So well told that it makes you wonder who is getting the assist, the elderly woman or you. It would make a great movie script, where a small town conspires to help a struggling EMT by arranging a series of 911 calls that get the guy out of the house to see and remember what's important through the eyes and experience of the town elders.
It does feel that way sometimes, for sure. It helps me not to forget as much. I appreciate your always-thoughtful comments. They always feels like a lift-assist.
Rob, I’m on a connecting flight from Atlanta to Richmond, to go to a funeral of a deeply close friend who died unexpectedly at 57. I “listened” to this piece of yours and was captivated as I often ponder my own demise on a plane away from my family.
Your writing is so beautiful and continues to deepen, amplifying your heart with each piece. The thing I so relish, when I know the writer a bit, like I do you, is reading/listening to your words and sentences as if I’m there when your choosing them, watching you edit your essay, seeing the choices you make. It’s hard, I know. I do it too.
I want to tell you, it’s working, you’re working. It’s high quality. Very unique. Exquisite. Remarkable. One of a kind. Please don’t take that as pressure. Take it as a tailwind to keep allowing your heart to manifest itself in the written word that you share with the world. People’s lives are impacted, imprinted, as a result of you.
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Oh, James—I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. It's the hardest losing someone too young like that. I'm glad you're going to remember him, and mourn him, with others. I'll be thinking of you this weekend.
I so appreciate your words of support, and encouragement. It means a great deal to me, and feels like a strong tailwind, for sure. Thank you, my friend.
Gosh this is so lovely Rob. Reading this helps me be here right now in my own home, with my own loved ones. The 3 am lift assist was also very poignant. So well told that it makes you wonder who is getting the assist, the elderly woman or you. It would make a great movie script, where a small town conspires to help a struggling EMT by arranging a series of 911 calls that get the guy out of the house to see and remember what's important through the eyes and experience of the town elders.
It does feel that way sometimes, for sure. It helps me not to forget as much. I appreciate your always-thoughtful comments. They always feels like a lift-assist.
Beautiful! And thanks for making me realize I'm not alone with these thoughts, Rob.
Far from alone. Thanks so much for reading, Cherie. I always love hearing your thoughts.
Your writing is beautiful Rob. It's enchanting. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks so much, man. I really appreciate this, and your sharing it.
Yes. Beautiful. ✨
Thanks so much, Jenn! 🙏