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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.  Don’t be afraid to let them you help.  It does not make you less of a pers