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C. Edwin Fender's avatar

As an elder dealing with constant pain, it is my daily goal to infect the world with humor.

Ed Fender - fenderink.com

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Hi ho, Ed,

That's the spirit. Laughter keeps us from crying. Keep up your infecting.

~Linda

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Nancy Smith's avatar

These stories are wonderful - I knew you were at the hospital - but I never knew what you went through. So glad you are sharing them now.

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Linda S Clare's avatar

Hey there,

When I first asked Mom about those times, she said, "But that's all over now." Not for me! It's not really as much about what I went through as how those places were an entire world. I was only there 3 times for about 3 months at a time, but there were many kids that stayed for much longer. It was terrifying but I grew up quick. It made me stronger--kinda like what your family went through. We all have crosses. I miss you! Much Love, Tether Ball Failure :-)

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