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Wendy  Gray's avatar

I've come to your post late, David, but, oh, so on time. This is a most beautiful piece. The remembrance of Gary, and your dad, is sublimely moving. What blessed memories, and such divine connection. Your photos are magically stunning! We don't know if there are "Trout Streams in Heaven", but I sure hope there are! I hope that these glorious places we find here, the flowers and all, are just a hint, divinely gifted, of what we will see after our worldly eyes have closed. To have waded waist deep, while here, is, agreeably, miraculous. Thank you for writing and sharing such a special piece.

Many blessings and MUCH LOVE,

~Wendy💜

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David E. Perry's avatar

Your note, not late at all. A gift on a morning grateful for such things. I thank you,🙏 Wendy.

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

Beautiful story, David. So many details and photos for reflection. One day at a time.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Diane.

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Bruce Couch's avatar

You fucker, you made me cry again.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Life made you cry, my friend. Life.

And your willingness to live vulnerably, bring your best to friendships and care deeply.

I just held the lens...

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

These words are touched by your heart... poignant to the point of gulping back tears...

Your big kind heart will overflow with love and awe as it has here for your friend and many times before dear David, until the very last second of life's breath leaves your body, of that I am certain. Miracles beget miracles, your paths will cross again.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Good morning Dear Susie,

"Miracles beget miracles..."

Gonna carry that one around with me all day.

Your note feels like a hand reaching out, resting for a reassuring moment on my shoulder.

I am so grateful for your kind gesture, your generous heart.

Blessings upon you, my friend.

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Susan's avatar

So beautiful David.

I am of the age of passings.

I will keep this writing close.

Thank you.

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David E. Perry's avatar

'I am of the age of passings..."

Wow! Nailed it.

Thank you for the kindness of your note, Susan and for so aptly placing your finger upon the pulse of this life chapter... Big hug of gratitude.

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Holly Starley's avatar

That seems like the miracle to me too, my friend.

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David E. Perry's avatar

a worthy intention and as my friend so clearly demonstrated, an absolutely attainable goal.

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

A beautiful prayer David. Photography and wildflower adventures and enchanted encounters with botanical beings, adventures in the wild seeing not another soul. Sounds like there are indeed trout steams in heaven. 💛

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Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

Photography and wildflower adventures

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Stan Maxted's avatar

So many thoughts and feelings which I can relate to. ❤️

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David E. Perry's avatar

Hello, brother. It's taken me a while to drop in here, to thank you for the camaraderie of your note. We do our best to live our best... to make sense of the mysteries that swirl about us throughout our lives...

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Danyce Mills's avatar

Beautiful…🧚🏼‍♀️

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Mary Booker's avatar

That's a prayer I can offer too.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Mary. May your day be kind.

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Maria Carlos's avatar

Yes, THAT is the miracle, I believe. You articulate it so much better than I ever do, both with your words and your images. Thank you!

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, dear Maria.

May today surprise you with kindness.

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Deborah Thompson's avatar

Beautiful homage to those you have loved and hope to see again. Your friend looks like he had a beautiful soul.

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David E. Perry's avatar

He really did, Deborah.

Thank you for the kindness of your time and attention, for leaving such an encouraging note.

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Roger's avatar

Written words like this can only come from love and respect. Shine your bright light on those that can see.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you my friend.

May your day be generous and kind.

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Donna Burklo's avatar

Your dad and my man, sitting and communicating deeply through eyebrow movements, sly grins, shoulder shrugs, a glance in this direction or that, picking up their implements of choice, a nod and a final chuckle as they part.

All while you and I are throwing up our hands and shouting and "Words, people! Words!! How do I know what you're thinking without words!?!"

Yet we learned, didn't we?

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David E. Perry's avatar

This made me absolutely giggle, dear Donna.

"All while you and I are throwing up our hands and shouting and "Words, people! Words!! How do I know what you're thinking without words!?!"

Lordy, that man of yours could find ways not to utter a single one at times that really felt like they needed so many. Nearly pushed me over the edge when we went to Patagonia and needed to sort out bucket list priorities vs travel complexities, but we got through it.

We are all so lucky you found a way into his heart... Love you to pieces...

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Jeanne's avatar

You are blessed with deep and abiding love!

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Jeanne.

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