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Emily Close's avatar

I felt so much of this on a subatomic level. I am overjoyed with the introduction of your new foot doctor. You were so overdue for positive news.

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Martha Bayne's avatar

Oh god yes. Soon I will be back to crushing that Berlin crew team of my dreams

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S.L. Wisenberg's avatar

Beautiful

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Martha Bayne's avatar

Thanks Sandi 🙏

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Jennifer Barnett's avatar

I really appreciated this.

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Martha Bayne's avatar

Im glad it landed!

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Gina Jacobson's avatar

Gah! I love this, and I love your writing about many things but especially cancer. I can so appreciate the “does the world need another cancer memoir?” refrain, in part because I used to feel that way itself (and maybe still do a bit if I’m honest?). But the emotional reaction I had to you asking that question (“what??? No!!!”) makes me convinced it’s the wrong one. ❤️

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Martha Bayne's avatar

Thank you Gina! I still have that my reaction myself sometimes but I am determined to fight the good fight

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Mary Lucille Hays's avatar

I love how you weave writing and health and insight about our aging (fragile, strong, vulnerable, resilient,) bodies. And I'm so glad you can do anything you want.

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Martha Bayne's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and for taking the time to leave this kind note!

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CLEM19's avatar

love the new doc!

the other one wanted to play with toys!

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Cameron Steele's avatar

Well, this was absolutely perfect. Thank you, Martha!

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Smoking Monkey's avatar

Another fabulous piece. And i have to go back and read every one of your links to earlier writings. Such a gifted writer. Such an amazing perspective. love.love.love reading your words.

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Barry Dorian Danilowitz's avatar

💯 agree with all these wonderful comments. I read this twice, it's a great read, it’s inspiring and informative and it’s added to my reading list for which I am also appreciative

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Raechel Anne Jolie's avatar

I was saving these for when I had space to really take them in. Absolutely beautiful🙏🏻. On to part 2 right now…

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