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Allen Abbott's avatar

Beautifully written. I wish I could have known Joe. It sounds like he was a great guy

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Amy Jepsen's avatar

He would have loved you and your creative spirit, Allen

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Melissa G Miller's avatar

Thank you, Amy for sharing this. Love you guys.

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Veneita L. Taylor's avatar

This is beautiful!

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Celia A. Miller's avatar

This was so beautiful to read, Amy. I never had the privilege of meeting Joe, but I feel like I've gotten to know him more through this essay. What a kind, adventurous human. Thanks for sharing your heart. By the way, you're an incredible writer! I'd love to read more of your words! 💛

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Amy Jepsen's avatar

Thank you so much Celia! I write on a daily basis, but it is usually between two closed covers and in script That is pretty hard to decipher. Writing This was therapeutic for me. Joe was a very gentle soul and his absence has deeply felt.

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Calvin Morin's avatar

Thank you, Amy, for sharing your heart! Praying for you and Daniel.

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Debbie's avatar

What an incredible and inspiring young man!!! Thank you for sharing. Praying for you!

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Jan Cobb's avatar

Beautiful

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Susan Blum's avatar

Oh Amy, Thank you for sharing "Joe". My heart goes out to you sweet friend

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Sandy Smith's avatar

Thank you for sharing Joe with us.

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