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Mary Ruth Thompson's avatar

Beautiful insights as usual, Devin. I read your words at 3 or 4 am - they always seem so magical. A belated merry Christmas to you..

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Diana Rosen's avatar

Lovely. Lucky you to have received such gifts from your dad, grandma, and the understanding of the kinnells/kenyons of the world. may 2023 be a blessing on you and yours.

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Devin Kelly's avatar

thank you, Diana! a blessing for you, as well.

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

This made me cry. So beautiful, Devin. Holding space for the memories of your beloved father, and grandmother. May their light always be with you. And thanks for your words - I cherish them so much. Merry Christmas. ❤️🎄

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Devin Kelly's avatar

thank you! all the light.

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The Bird Soup Diaries's avatar

So beautiful as always Devin. Thank you for being a constant source of insightful and uplifting thoughts this year. Happy Christmas and all the best for next year.

I’ll leave you with these two quotes:

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;

The spirit of Christmas which is peace;

The heart of Christmas which is love.

– Ada V. Hendricks

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”

― Arundhati Roy

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Devin Kelly's avatar

thank you for this; all the best to you, as well

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chuck mckeever's avatar

"What to do with that other than hold it? And remind myself of it as often as I can? Sometimes I forget. I’d like to forget less often." Amen. Merry Christmas, Devin--always a treat to read your writing!

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Devin Kelly's avatar

Chuck! Appreciate you. Thanks so much.

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Jeff Bradach's avatar

Just beautiful. Thank you for your writing, which so often resonates so deeply. Happy holidays!

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Devin Kelly's avatar

Thanks so much, Jeff. Appreciate you reading always. Happy holidays to you and yours!

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Susan Brockman's avatar

Thank you. A lump in my throat as I read this and remember my mom and dad and how small they got year after year. Honoring their memory this Christmas morning.

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Devin Kelly's avatar

Thank you, Susan. Sending all the light your way.

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Abby Wender's avatar

Thank you, Devin. Humbling and remarkable thoughts that I'll take into my world today.

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Devin Kelly's avatar

Thank you, Abby -- appreciate you!

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