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Molly's avatar

I remember the first time that I realized how truly fragile life was. It was almost seven years ago now. Which is crazy. My mom was hit by a bus.

Then at 33 I got cancer. I, too, tried to soften the blow of that news with humor. Having someone who makes you laugh and doesn’t take life too seriously is such a beautiful thing for me.

Life is so fragile. Life is too short to tolerate those who don’t bring us joy.

Up got it right. “Enjoy the little things of life. One day you’ll look back and realize that they were the big things”. Which also reminds me of ‘One More Time’ by Blink 182. So good.

This was beautiful to read. Thank you, as always, for sharing 💖

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cara alwill's avatar

thank you so much for reading and sharing, too <3

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heathervox's avatar

Life is just fragile. Joy and pain coexisting. As above, so below. I continue to learn this, too. Thank you, Cara 🖤

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Tenecia H's avatar

Life truly is a rollercoaster. Sending lots of prayers for your friend, you and his family his friends . Sending lots love to all of us. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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cara alwill's avatar

thanks love <3

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Jen Lawrence's avatar

Beautiful piece. I'm at the age where I'm just embracing the good since there is so much heartache out there. Have an amazing time in Paris! Xx

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Birgit Putteman's avatar

The other day my friend told me of her friend who got diagnosed with cancer. Where did the time go that it were our parents friends and we were unknowingly enjoying life?

We are now at an age where we know the important things from things that no longer bother us. We are aware of who we are and what we want. Unfortunately this comes with loosing loved ones more regularly than we ever could imagine.

Most of my friends, including me, have lost at least one of their parents. And that comes with the very scary realization that we are now really close to facing the loss of those friends we’ve known forever and feel like family.

Words, although we have many, come too short. But there are 3 that cover it all. But there are 3 we should always say and act on. And these 3 are known by all and rather easy.

I love you 💕

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Kristi Huss's avatar

There should be another kind of reaction button other than 'like' for a read like this. I'm sorry for the hard news of your friend. Your words are an important reminder and perspective on how to live and love. Hugs.

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cara alwill's avatar

thank you kristi!! <3

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cara alwill's avatar

this is beautiful <3

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Lauren Walsh's avatar

😔 sending you hugs ❤️❤️

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cara alwill's avatar

<3

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Catherine Texier's avatar

Beautiful, moving piece Cara!

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cara alwill's avatar

thank you so much! <3

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Lauren Syed's avatar

Sending you love ❤️ everything about this post is so beautiful.

I was obsessed with Pride and Prejudice in high school/ college. 😂 Can’t tell you if I’d feel the same way now, but enjoy!

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cara alwill's avatar

hahaha ty! xo

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Sonia Bavistock's avatar

I woke at 4am this morning and reading this broke my heart and filled it with love. Thank you, Cara. Sending you love. x

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cara alwill's avatar

sending you love right back! xo

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Beth Nenortas's avatar

🧡🧡

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Eccentrica's avatar

I really felt this 🌟I am so sorry about your friend. Sending you all the hugs. And I feel you on those feelings of love & hope that whoever was/is for you unites or reunites 💖✨

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cara alwill's avatar

thank you carla! <3 xo

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Karla Fajardo's avatar

My heart breaks for your friend and for the loss you will inevitably feel. Honoring him with that tattoo is the most beautiful thing. 🥹

Those last two paragraphs are not lost on me. Been there. Sending you a big hug. 💕

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cara alwill's avatar

xoxoxo

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

beautiful Cara, thank you for this Saturday afternoon reminder

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cara alwill's avatar

<333

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Kristina Nasti's avatar

Cara. 🥺

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cara alwill's avatar

❤️❤️

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Cici Sullivan's avatar

Oof. This one hit. I’m sorry for your friend. 💔💔

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cara alwill's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Dunja Grubor's avatar

Always coming back to this text. Thank you so much for writing it. It means so much to me, today especially. ❤️

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