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slightlv

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10. I've been thinking of elleng all day, too...

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 10:30 PM

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and that's led me into my own thoughts of life and mortality, which are sneaking up rapidly. Hubby is about over the edge with his dementia and driving me insane. So much he should NOT be doing right now, and refusing to take advice about any of it. I worry if this is coming down the pike for my brain, too. It's just been an unsettling day, all around, I think.

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I can't stop crying. And this song is the reason why: [View all] Aristus Sunday OP

It's a tough time... 2naSalit Sunday #1

I've been thinking about elleng all day blm Sunday #2

It's a great song... appmanga Sunday #3

Thank you, Aristus. A beautiful song - sad and hopeful - just like life. erronis Sunday #4

When things feel like they can't get heavier..... Hope22 Sunday #5

Moving.....fine words. Peace 🙏 surfered Sunday #6

I've never heard this before. LuckyCharms Sunday #7

I disagree. It's not bleak. The house is not a church, it is the house of a friend where all friends are welcome. Martin68 Sunday #8

Hey Aristus, with Christmas coming soon, calimary Sunday #9

I've been thinking of elleng all day, too... slightlv Sunday #10

Thank you for this. Scrivener7 Sunday #11

I feel that way about Wendle Gee by REM Rizen Sunday #12

That one can give me a cry even without any specific association like you have AZJonnie Yesterday #16

Song Lyrics KY_EnviroGuy Sunday #13

2 songs that make sob like a baby ... aggiesal Yesterday #14

Memories Dear_Prudence Yesterday #15

Amid science and beauty, "in my Father's house, there are many mansions" and "all the hairs of your head are counted" lostnfound 16 hrs ago #17

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