Oh Meredith, I'm so sorry. I've been keeping Jody (and you) in heart and prayer all week. I'm glad you had the chance to be with her before she passed. And if it's any consolation, I've been having some delightfully funny and very tender "Gary-moments" for some time...while I still miss his "skin on" hugs and presence very much, I'm keenly aware that he hasn't gone very far, and am enjoying this new relationship with him now. I'm sure Jody's going to find ways to let you that she's around.

Know that you are in my heart. Wish I could be there to give you a "skin on" hug.
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When you don't like a thing, change it.
If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

(Maya Angelou)