This is an amazing, inspiring story...I love it.  Thank you.

Thank You,

Carmine Torella

> On May 27, 2018, at 10:30 AM, Schon Beechler <schon.beechler@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Dear Carmine,
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> That is wonderful news. I spent 5 days with my dad last week, a person I have always had a difficult relationship with. I decided that this time I would really, really listen to him. To let him do most of the talking, guide the conversation. And that before I spoke or did anything, I would ask myself the question: "Is this the most compassionate thing I could be doing for my dad in this moment?" It wasn't easy, he pushed some of my buttons, but when I left on Friday, I told him I loved him, and he told me what a great visit it was. Later told his wife that it was the best visit ever. It was a very valuable lesson for me. How much can change with just a few (not so simple) changes in my own mindset and way of being.
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> Good luck and let us know how it goes! I'll be thinking of you.
> xxx
> Schon
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> On 27 May 2018, at 10:25, Carmine Torella (via 0318ct list) <0318ct@hoffmangroups.org> wrote:
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> Today is the day...my Mom is coming over.  It’s been 25 or so years. Thank you to all the Hoffman angels for saving my life.
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> Thank You,
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> Carmine Torella
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