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Barb Fryzel's avatar

Beautiful…

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

Thanks, Barb!

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sally tibbetts's avatar

That must have been very difficult to write about and remember...all beautifully said but such an anxious story. Glad Zak is in a better place for sure and thank goodness for Ken's flowers.

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

It was pretty close to the heart, this one, Sally. It came out easy enough, but yes, anxious is the word. Sometimes you look back and you ask, how the hell did we manage to get through that? Thanks for supporting my writing Sally. It means a lot to me.

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Karen Mills's avatar

Oh my goodness. I love this, but I’m so sorry to hear about that horrible time and your son’s/family’s troubles. Thank goodness he climbed of that pit and your family transformed for the better in the end. The flower story and your painting are wonderful. ❤️

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

Thanks goodness is right, Karen. There were several people who came to my family’s aid, several who we didn’t even know, and if it wasn’t for them, things might have turned out very different than they did. Thanks for reading.

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Leah Kuor's avatar

Wow Chris. Just wow.

Thank you for your vulnerability and for being the dad that drops everything to fly cross country in order to be there w Zak in the depth of his crisis.

Joy does come in the morning. Your family is living evidence of that. ❤️

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Adam Chase's avatar

So good Chris! Thanks for the vulnerability and the art. Solace indeed.

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

You are welcome, Adam, and thank you for reading. I’m becoming a better writer because I have readers like you.

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Holly's avatar

So freaking good. I will always read anything you write.

I'm sorry to hear what you've gone through with your son. It is clear you've come out both stronger and more tender. ❤️❤️

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

We did come out stronger and more tender. Exactly, Holly. Thanks so much for being such an avid reader. I sort of feel proud to have as a reader someone like you, who combines both head and heart the way you do. You keep me writing more than you know!

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Kat Rigel's avatar

Chris I love the way your words flow heavy laden with thought and at the same time reflect light. Peace to you and yours.

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

Thanks, K. Your music keeps inspiring me!

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Kat Rigel's avatar

Thank you. Hugs!

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Chris Buczinsky's avatar

I mean it. Keep them coming!

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Kat Rigel's avatar

I shall :)

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