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Robert F. Graboyes's avatar

Condolences. Beautiful essay, as always. I too was fortunate with my mother-in-law. Sweet lady. At my invitation, she lived with us from our wedding till her death seven years later. People questioned my wisdom in extending that invitation, but I never had a moment’s regret about it. Our son had the rare pleasure (in this day and time) of having his loving grandmother with him till he was six.

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Shauna's avatar

So sorry for your family’s loss Dr. But what a wonderful tribute! My condolences to you all. I too was blessed with a mother in law who treated me as one of her own. Her prayers covered us as well. Thankful for the faith that we all will be together again someday.

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Howard Levitin's avatar

Wow. What a great person. You and Jan were fortunate to have her in your lives. Losing a parent is very difficult. I miss calling my mother after a tough ED shift - she lived the stories. You are a great son-in-law.

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Billy Hutcheson's avatar

Condolences on your family's loss Edwin. I know it is an unhappy and remorseful time for your family, I wish them all ease of heart! This was just a beautifully written article, particularly paying respects 🙏 to a wonderful human being who played an active role in so many lives with ❤️ and kindness! I know it will take some time for healing, however, I feel everyone will come together even stronger than before through her examples! As always you find a way to make something so personal, out to be so elegant, heartfelt and relatable for your readers!!

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Lola Murray's avatar

A beautiful piece. She was loved.

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Mark Foppe DO FAAEM FACOEP's avatar

Sorry for your loss Ed. Putting in perspective does help.

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Timothy A Damron MD FACC's avatar

Edwin I felt the same when my mother in law passed a couple of years ago.

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Daniel Beegan's avatar

My condolences to you, Jan, and the rest of Carma's earthly family. She sounds like she was a very admirable lady.

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