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that completely ignored me. Months later, I still carried my grief, but I also understood the lesson Thomas had left behind. Kindness does not always require dramatic gestures. Sometimes it is a cup of tea, remembering someone’s name, listening for a few extra minutes, or simply sitting beside someone who feels alone. Thomas was my husband for seven continue reading …
days, but his lesson about paying attention to the people around us lasted much longer.
My stepmother arrived at my birthday dinner carrying a homemade cake, even though I had invited only my father to Mom’s house. Hoping to keep the evening simple, I told her that the dinner was meant for immediate family. She did not argue. She quietly placed the continue reading …