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For the Op-Ed Poetry Contest of Suzette Richards

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My husband’s post-concussion work injury barely improved this past year. Dizziness and headaches still plague him. No solution have I found for my own rare conditions. My son nearly got divorced. My dear daughter got breast cancer and continues with treatments even now. May good outweigh the bad in '24.

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Robert Warlov

Date: 1/15/2024 6:39:00 AM

Suzette Richards

Date: 1/14/2024 1:20:00 AM

May 2024 bring better tidings for you and your family, Andrea. Thank you for entering my Op-ed contest. Regards, Suzette

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/14/2024 11:21:00 AM

Thanks for at least putting me on your list. Much appreciated

Robert Warlov

Date: 1/3/2024 10:18:00 PM

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". ~ ~ ~ Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ~ To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. ~ O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever." - Fr. "Psalms 30" ~~ [ https://www.bible.com/bible/1/PSA.30.KJV ]

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/14/2024 11:18:00 AM

Thanks, Robert

Robert Warlov
Date: 1/8/2024 2:57:00 AM

Why should words written more than a thousand years ago give you any comfort today? You've 'checked' all those proverbial 'boxes', I'm sure, but instead of successes, more problems arise. Because I know your heart (so powerfully on display here), I know I can say, keep believing in The Good ~ "Keep the faith" as the expression goes. You're surrounded by loving kindness. " Ask, and you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock in the door will be opened" ~

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/7/2024 8:45:00 AM

Hmmm they never had drug side effects in biblical days. And their crops were not depleted of nutrients. But there is much good to be said for modern times nonetheless.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/1/2024 9:35:00 AM

OMG does life deal some pretty awful things. I believe there is a lot of bad things happening to many of us--such is life. Yours has more than its fair share. At some point I can share more with you and we can have a contest to see who has had the more difficult year. Be that as it may, I am thinking good thoughts for you because you are a saint at home and here as well. I am wishing good thoughts for your daughter as well.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 10:26:00 AM

Thanks,Duke. You are so sweet Too bad I was limited to only 50 words in this contest because I also have many blessings. We are all so fortunate compared to many unfortunates in this world.

Mike Bayles

Date: 1/1/2024 7:58:00 AM

Very nice picture of winter.

Silent One

Date: 1/1/2024 7:26:00 AM

Great idea for the contest.. all the best.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/1/2024 5:57:00 AM

Sending goodwill wishes your way, Andrea. May the new year bring you relief.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 7:45:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/1/2024 1:40:00 AM

My sympathies Andrea, May allieviation be at Hand..' i'll share this with you, the book I have Just put out has been confronted with setbacks It was supposed to be published in July, then The publishers father died, fast fwd to December 23 back on track.' 1st tibbles was either taken or left, a close family member fell At my home, got concussion and a lump on the Head like a duck egg, this caused a black eye Below, two days later my car was stolen and a Contract I was involved with got pulled

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 7:46:00 AM

Wow you had lots of problems too

Joe Maverick
Date: 1/1/2024 1:40:00 AM

This was all in two weeks, right Before the book release.'

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/31/2023 4:51:00 PM

oh my what a challenging year! My heart goes out to you, Andrea. Praying for a better 2024 for you and yours, hugs, Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 7:46:00 AM

Thanks, Sara

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/31/2023 4:10:00 PM

sorry to hear about your misfortunes this past year, andrea! it's been a tough one all around. my fingers are crossed for the year ahead, but i'm not very optimistic. all we can do is hope for the best...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 7:47:00 AM

Yes, we must always hope for the best. Good things happened last year too

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 12/31/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thinking of you Andrea and sending out healing thoughts that good will outweigh the bad in the New Year. Hugs, Anne xox

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2024 7:47:00 AM

Thanks and same to you, Anne

Jan Allison

Date: 12/31/2023 3:33:00 PM

You have had a terrible year Andrea, lets hope 2024 is a much better one for us all:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/31/2023 3:48:00 PM

yeah, we can only hope, my friend.