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Ann Bodling's avatar

My goodness, Stephen! What a heartening story, well written. Thank you for the imagery and the warmth of it. I'd like to have seen your house, both early on and after you worked on it.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thank you, Ann! That first house was an ongoing project; while a marriage is not a project, the metaphor held.

Joyce Rempel's avatar

So very beautiful. Yes. Asking questions. Listening.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thank you so much, Joyce.

staceyjamesm's avatar

Stephen, your your words are like a gritty shower for the soul; May you be blessed by the Divine Trio.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thank you, Stacey. I will take "gritty shower for the soul" in the positive sense. :) And thanks for the blessing.

Rosemary's avatar

What a journey! So relatable! Have a happy anniversary!

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thanks so much, Rosemary!

Elize Van Zandt's avatar

So beautiful, happy tears, your story so heartwarming.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thank you, Elize!

Don Froese's avatar

Happy Anniversary. Enjoyed the reflection on 40 years together.

The Cud's avatar

Just beautiful. And, of course, I can relate. Maybe most people can. Happy anniversary.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thanks for that, Sally!

elaine heveron's avatar

If this becomes a memoir or book of short stories, sign me up to buy it, promote it.

Love the tone of it.

Stephen T Berg's avatar

I'm deeply grateful, elaine, for your note of commendation.

Kathy Bleam's avatar

Stephen, thank you for sharing your story of warmth and realities of married life. Anyone who has been married for forty years can identify with the pain, forgiveness and determination to keep going anyway through it all. I love all the details you used to paint the picture for us! The mouse jumping out of the drawer!!

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Thank you so much, Kathy. I so appreciate this note.