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yellow dahlia

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33. Thank you for being the human being and spouse that you are.

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 05:05 PM

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Taking care of someone in their last years, who is in need of caretaking, is a gift to them. And it also becomes a gift from them to you - you will always have that connection. I am having difficulty explaining it, but you will feel it...I'm sure.

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The orange person you are referring to is a chatbot. usonian Thursday #2

Fascinating...thanks!! Recommended. PCIntern Thursday #3

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You should do an OP with this, usonian! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Thursday #9

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The GC version... littlemissmartypants Thursday #17

Most informative, usonian! THANKS!!! calimary Thursday #14

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See my post above #16 usonian Thursday #23

His no basis in reality DENVERPOPS Thursday #29

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I'm sorry to hear that. NNadir Thursday #11

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I'm very impressed with the depth of your love. It reminds me... NNadir Thursday #24

Thank you for being the human being and spouse that you are. yellow dahlia Thursday #33

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My you both know peace and good health. Magoo48 Friday #60

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I'm so sorry. area51 Thursday #41

That syndrome is known as "sundowning". Totally Tunsie Thursday #12

LOL DENVERPOPS Thursday #30

Very good and thanks... PCIntern Thursday #31

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My MIL Does That, Too Deep State Witch Thursday #13

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You are right about that. PCIntern Friday #56

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If she were President gfarber Friday #57

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