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Michele's avatar

Wow, what a beautiful piece of writing. We all touch people in ways we'll never fully know - but you are definitely making an impact. I'm grateful to know you.

Andrea C. Neil's avatar

I'm grateful to know you too. :)

Craig Herrick's avatar

Wow. Thank you for this. You were always kind to me and I will always remember very fondly how you reached out and included a shy kid who was very much a nerd. I will always remember that and value those moments. Thank you for that as well.

Andrea C. Neil's avatar

Well, I thought you were the cool soccer player! So somewhere in between your perception and mine, is the truth... :)

Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

A really touching tribute to your aunt and other lost loved ones, Andrea - love "the Zooms" - seems clear to me you are surrounded by loving friends. 🩷

Andrea C. Neil's avatar

Thanks Troy, I think so too. :)

Elena Phipps's avatar

She may have brought us together, but you are the fine thread that keeps us together, engaged and breathing.., you play a very important role for me and I think all of us. e

Mary Ames's avatar

Thanks for putting your amazing thoughts down and sharing them… I agree that most of us are curious about the impact we have on others but rarely receive that desired feedback. And I know you created wonderful community as my yoga teacher both in person and on zoom. I am honored to call you my friend.

Andrea C. Neil's avatar

Thanks, Mary. We may never know what kind of impact we have until we move on to whatever is next... I guess all we can do is try to be the best version of ourselves that we can.