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The man beside me is a kind, generous, loving human being who I have had the privilege to spend my life with. We are trying to enjoy our crawl to the finish line by doing what we can in our little New Brunswick town to brighten the lives of others. I am just now learning how to relax into this quiet life we have nurtured. There were too many days I wanted to run away, too many days I saw greener grass elsewhere, too many days I fought off his love and acceptance in search of a more “exciting” life.
