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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

A moving post and tribute, Katie. Thank you for sharing. Lives like Mrs Carter's are an inspiration to us. And are a reminder that it's possible to be in public life and be a decent person.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Hear hear! Thanks, Jeffrey.

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Russell C. Smith's avatar

Thank you for this glowing personal tribute to an inspiring person, and a First Lady to keep in our memory.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you for reading it!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Wow! That’s so beautiful. I love that you have that connection.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Karen!

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Glenn Cook's avatar

What a lovely tribute to a terrific human being. Thank you for writing this and for your work in the mental health field. As a freelancer and parent whose paths cross in this arena, it always is great to read your perspective.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Glenn! That means a lot.

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Mary Hutto Fruchter's avatar

A life led by love! Yes!

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