Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This essay, Common Thread, finds that who is your helper does count and reminds the readers of the evolution that you are currently going through. .............................................

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Yes, David is back in my life and being supportive as ever. He is a great friend and will see me through the best to the worst of times. I am also aware of the idea that my new caregiver Cindy has taken over the role of helping me every day and will see me through until I am on my own and walking free and clear.
Thanks for seeing this as it is. I hope you have a wonderful upcoming week!
Jesse

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Good that you and David were able to catch up and experience some quality time together. Glad to hear you are making progress re standing and walking. Best wishes, ongoing.
Wendy

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Hello Wendy. Thanks for your support and well wishes for my future where I will walk with David on nature trails and ultimately the beach!
This ongoing saga will continue to improve as I don't lose doubt in my friends and my circumstances.
Have a wonderful day, my friend!
Jesse

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

That isolation is so hard because Covid can be a killer. It is great your spirits are still good after the earthquake and the missing friend, but I believe you will walk those paths together. Never let yourself doubt that you can do it.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

You are right! I should never lose doubt in myself and my ability to soon walk again and go on the nature trails with David by my side!
Thanks for the pep talk and for never losing faith in me.
Jesse

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wonderful that you and David could reunite! And I love that you "hugged" with you standing!! I know these days, I think twice about hugging (in person, not virtually) because of Covid. My brother (also named David) had Covid and since we were together for my dad's burial, we fastidiously tested on Day 1, Day 6, and Day 10 -today. We are thanking God that somehow we didn't get it.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks, Helen, for this supportive review. I never let the fear of Covid keep me from hugging my close friends. If I lost that it would mean no hugs and no touching with my friends! I love David and my new caregiver, Cindy and we hug every time we get together. Thanks for the warning but I won't let Covid or the rest of the diseases get me down!
Jesse

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

I am really glad to know David is back. He has been a true and helpful friend. It's a great feeling when two old friends get together and enjoy each other's company. Thanks to David, you had a reason to stand up. Standing is the first step to walking. It sounds as though your new year is going to be wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Yes, standing is the first step to walking and I will be walking soon when I get enough strength to stand up and walk with a walker for further and further distances!
Thanks for your support and for believing in me, my friend!
Jesse

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

Just beautiful. Wouldn't it be nice to catch up with friends and being able to ask how they were and what they had been up to instead of reading and seeing it all on social media already? I long for the days before the internet. Well written, well composed and a lovely read to wake up to.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Yes, I long for the times before social media and the internet altogether. I grew up when a one-on-one visit was the norm and we met each other face to face and greeted each other with a hug and a smile.
Now, we have all these contraptions between us where we only know each other online and life just isn't the same.
Thanks for your enjoyable ride through past lifetimes and I am so glad you liked and enjoyed this essay on David and I getting together on life's terms and actually hugging.
Have a great day!
Jesse

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

What a wonderful and uplifting read, it is good to catch up with someone we can relate to, I am glad to hear you are nearly back on your feet, when we have friends such as this it is easy to communicate, very well written and thank you for sharing****kahpot

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks, my friend for your supportive review and for showing your faithful help in me seeing that I will walk again with the help of David and Cindy as my friends and caregivers.
Thanks for your kind words.
Jesse

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Jesse, I'm so glad that you and David got to see each other again.
Covid has torn so many people apart. I especially liked:

many times we spend together doing absolutely nothing
but hanging out.
(Cheers to simple moments)

I wait with bated breath to hear the day that you and your buddy walk the beach or a nature trail. Well done. Best wishes for your continued recovery and success. Margaret ~ LateBloomer

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks, Margaret for your continued support, and thanks as well for choosing your favorite line. Yes, cheers for simple moments! I will keep you informed of my progress in walking and someday walking on a nature trail or on the beach.
Jesse

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

I really enjoyed reading this short story of you missing your friend David but finally being reunited. It tells of a strong friendship, one that has stood the test of time. The message of being inspired to achieve more and the encouragement and determination a good friend offers cannot go unsaid. You will stand and walk again to take those walks with your buddy. You can do it!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks, my friend for your continued support and for reviewing me whenever I post. You are right it can't be emphasized enough the value of a close friendship and the support they offer in return.
Jesse

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Doing absolutely nothing but hanging out is the best thing to do at our age. So many memories to share.

So glad you've reunited with David because he will help you to move on to the next step in your recovery.

Glad he's recovered and you're reunited!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Hello Pam. Yes, David is the one who encourages me to move forward and one day walk on the beach! I too am happy he has recovered and we are reunited.
Thanks for the kind advice to go ahead and just kill time sharing memories.
Jesse