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Andrew  Erskine's avatar

Maria, this is written with so much care. The attention to the small, human details — the plants, the color, the insistence on keeping your word — makes the love in this unmistakable. The clarity around safety being what Carter needed felt both painful and brave.

Thank you for sharing this. I’m grateful you trusted us with this part of the journey.

Holding Both - Maria Messer's avatar

Thank you, Andrew. I feel so seen :)

Trish Day's avatar

Simply amazing. I have no other words, only tears of sorrow AND hope for you and your family.

Holding Both - Maria Messer's avatar

Thank you, Trish! Sorrow AND Hope. Holding Both.