You Make Me Smile

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What Makes Me Smile

Sponsor: Karen Jones

date 6/20/25

You Make Me Smile the diagnosis came as a shock life altering-all came to a stop several surgical scar forming resections steady course of skin burning radiation multiple courses of poisonous chemotherapy grueling grind of gut-wrenching nausea valleys of deep depression alternate with hills of happiness each day another day of life totally different than the day before through it all you have managed to maintain your sharp wit and sly humor I am truly amazed that despite the desperate circumstances you can make me smile

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/20/2025 11:43:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "You Make Me Smile" write. Life comes with pain/hurt. Sometimes humor is all one has. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/20/2025 12:26:00 PM

You are right. Thanks for reading and good luck on yours as well.

Charles Messina

Date: 6/20/2025 11:22:00 AM

Life is tough sometimes, but as tough as it gets a little smile every once in a while, can make someone's day so much better. Best wishes in the contest, great writing! Stay well. Charlie

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/20/2025 11:34:00 AM

It is. Thanks Charles