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Ruby the Liberal

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49. You have been through so much.

Wed Nov 29, 2023, 10:52 AM

Nov 2023

I am so happy to hear that you are up to celebrating the holidays this year!

Sometimes, it just needs to speak to you quietly in your spirit to let you know that this is what you need at this time. We don't always hear that soft voice.

Have a wonderful holiday season Bill.

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I was bitten by a huge bug this morning. [View all] William769 Nov 2023 OP

That was a good bug, William Hekate Nov 2023 #1

Yes it was. William769 Nov 2023 #61

What a story Jerry2144 Nov 2023 #2

Thanks. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #62

Bless you. Your message gives me hope. Ilsa Nov 2023 #3

... Permanut Nov 2023 #37

Thank you for sharing. Trust me, it does get better. William769 Nov 2023 #63

💙 sheshe2 Nov 2023 #116

So happy to hear this. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #4

Thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #64

Last year was the worst year of my life.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #5

So glad to hear things are good for you now. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #65

William769, what a wonderful post. Philip and David will always be in your heart. Bless you. debm55 Nov 2023 #6

Tes they will. Bless you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #66

What a lovely heart felt story. Thank you for sharing it. BoomaofBandM Nov 2023 #7

Thank you for reading it. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #67

Good for you, William! Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #8

Thant means a lot. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #68

Beautiful story but oh so hard. MuseRider Nov 2023 #9

Thank you for what you said. Bless you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #69

I'm crying because of your incredible courage. yardwork Nov 2023 #10

I have known you online for oh so many years and you mean a lot to me. William769 Nov 2023 #70

And you mean the world to me, William. yardwork Nov 2023 #75

So beautiful ismnotwasm Nov 2023 #11

Truth Delphinus Nov 2023 #18

You're making me blush. I have known you oneline for years now William769 Nov 2023 #71

K&R spanone Nov 2023 #12

I am so freaking happy for you malaise Nov 2023 #13

Thank you malaise & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #73

Thank you for a beautiful OP malaise Nov 2023 #76

Holy smokes. What a sequence of major ordeals. I am glad you are OK and inspired by your spirit! nt Evolve Dammit Nov 2023 #14

Thnak you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #74

K&R greatauntoftriplets Nov 2023 #15

You are the most special to me here on DU. You make this journey here on DU, a wonderful one. William769 Nov 2023 #78

Tears of joy for you. Thank you fir sharing part of your journey niyad Nov 2023 #16

Very kind words, thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #79

Bless you and bless the brother who refused to give up on you Tanuki Nov 2023 #17

Thank you for those words & bless you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #80

wonderful comeback Sailingdiver Nov 2023 #19

Sending you this BaronChocula Nov 2023 #20

Right back atcha. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #81

*sniffle* redqueen Nov 2023 #21

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #82

Thank you! Happy holidays to you as well! redqueen Nov 2023 #87

What an inspiration you are, Bill. brer cat Nov 2023 #22

You also. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #83

I hope you continue to go with gusto! pandr32 Nov 2023 #23

Thank you for your kind words. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #84

The bug hit me this year as well n/t gay texan Nov 2023 #24

Fabulous! Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #86

You made me smile, Wlliam mcar Nov 2023 #25

What can I say, you make life worth living. William769 Nov 2023 #88

Sending tons of love your way! colorado_ufo Nov 2023 #26

Coming right back at you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #89

I'm just sobbing while reading this........ a kennedy Nov 2023 #27

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #90

Some bugs are miraculous! Thanks for sharing... Trueblue Texan Nov 2023 #28

Thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #91

I love the happy ending! Merry Christmas, William769! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2023 #29

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #92

David and Phillip couldn't be happier for you. MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #30

Thank you for your words. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #93

Whew! Color me relieved! calimary Nov 2023 #31

I live for you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #94

oh thank you for sharing this with us Tumbulu Nov 2023 #32

I am glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #95

Tissue Alert! GAJMac Nov 2023 #33

Thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #96

awww seems to be some dust in my eyes Kali Nov 2023 #34

You're so kind. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #97

My ❤️ to you! boston bean Nov 2023 #35

You, my dear have a special place in my heart for your friendship. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #98

I love you, Bill. sheshe2 Nov 2023 #36

There have been times over the years that you pulled me through. William769 Nov 2023 #99

Thanks for sharing your story, William.. Permanut Nov 2023 #38

Thank you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #100

That was frigging BEAUTIFUL!!!! C Moon Nov 2023 #39

Thank you. William769 Nov 2023 #101

Wow. barbtries Nov 2023 #40

I will think of you & your story this Christmas. Thank you. William769 Nov 2023 #102

You must live on, and share their memories w/ others so all will know about David and Phillip. SWBTATTReg Nov 2023 #41

Thank you for those very kind words. William769 Nov 2023 #104

K&R betsuni Nov 2023 #42

Beautiful story ... thanks so much for sharing it. 💕 nt Raine Nov 2023 #43

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #105

So excellent! GeoWilliam750 Nov 2023 #44

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #106

L'CHAIM! (NT) CommonHumanity Nov 2023 #45

Damn AKwannabe Nov 2023 #46

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #107

Happy Christmas, William! Niagara Nov 2023 #47

Thank you for that. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #108

I am so happy for you. murielm99 Nov 2023 #48

Thank you. May the bug get you. William769 Nov 2023 #109

You have been through so much. Ruby the Liberal Nov 2023 #49

Oh how I wish that we talk like we used to. I really miss you. William769 Nov 2023 #110

Poignant story, William! Hugin Nov 2023 #50

Thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #111

((William)) blm Nov 2023 #51

Thank you blm. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #112

Thank you for posting this story LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2023 #52

Thank you. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #113

Thank you so much for this, William. It means more to me than I can write. n/t TygrBright Nov 2023 #53

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #114

Dear William LittleGirl Nov 2023 #54

Thank you. William769 Nov 2023 #115

Peace to you brother. Hugs nt LittleGirl Nov 2023 #130

What's your favorite Christmas song? viva la Nov 2023 #55

Thanks for sharing. Mine is Silver Bells. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #117

Thank you Wild blueberry Nov 2023 #56

Thank you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #118

I must have got something in my eye. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2023 #57

You too kind sir. William769 Nov 2023 #119

Merry Christmas and happy housewarming! AllyCat Nov 2023 #58

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #120

Bill, my heart is bursting with love and joy for you today! herding cats Nov 2023 #59

You too herding cats. Your place will look great! Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #121

Merry Christmas! BlueTexasMan Nov 2023 #60

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #122

What a great story! greblach Nov 2023 #72

Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #123

Glad it wasn't the bah humbug! CrispyQ Nov 2023 #77

Trust me, it's in the air. Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #124

WOW!!! Thanks for that. May you have smooth sailing onwards JohnSJ Nov 2023 #85

Thank you & Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #125

......... JohnSJ Nov 2023 #127

That's great ! KS Toronado Nov 2023 #103

Happy Holidays friend. William769 Nov 2023 #126

I'm so happy for you my friend! FakeNoose Nov 2023 #128

You too! Happy Holidays! William769 Nov 2023 #129