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My Love Letter to Mara

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My mother shared this copy of 5 Days Left by Julie Lawson Timmer with me a while ago.  I had the opportunity to listen to it with the great narration of Rebecca Lowman and Kirby Heyborne.  They illustrated the story beautifully.  For me I cannot write my typical review for this book.  My apologies! Dear Mara, I know you are devastated by the diagnosis of Huntington disease.  I can actually imagine how that might feel.   I am a breast cancer survivor of stage three inflammatory breast cancer.  I had a great support system through my battle, and so do you.  You have a wonderful family; a husband who loves you regardless of how sick you are.  A wonderful daughter who loves you.  Your parents want to be there for you in so many ways.  I realize that life has changed for you since giving up your career as a lawyer.  You still have those ladies in your life.  They are an asset to have in this situation.  ...