For this week’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday I have chosen a beautiful quote by Maya Angelou. Since she died 3 days after my daughter, Justine, passed away, her quotes were a great comfort to me. Many people were posting these beautiful words and they touched me profoundly.
I do strive every day to be a better person. Being strong, sympathetic, empathetic, loving, accepting, supporting, encouraging and kind are all ways I honour Justine.
She existed. She existed. I can be. Be and be better. For she existed.
Thank you Maya Angelou.
Cathy Lynn Brooks 
I have goose-bumps! Cathy this is superb! Maya Angelou is one of the most inspirational poet and writer of our times. Beautiful! ❤
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Thank you. This makes me cry so I went out to get a little “retail” therapy. Maya Angelou is wonderful.
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Thank you Cathy for this beautiful post, and for letting us share your journey.
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You’re welcome. Thank you!
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I love Maya Angelou’s quotes – so much wisdom in them.
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I do too Sonya. I agree. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing some of Justine’s story with us, Maya Angelou’s quote about untold stories springs to mind, I wish you joy
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You’re welcome. Thanks! I still think you’re cool!
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Dear Cathy,
What a beautiful soul Maya was. I am seeing her quotes everyday in fellow blogs and I am loving her more and more. How graceful and beautiful indeed. This quote so beautiful. I am glad that you and your family had solace with her quotes after Justine went away from you. ❤
You express beautiful sentiments in this post which touch me deep. I hope to read more of Maya someday. Beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing.
Sincerely,
Anand 🙂
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Thank you Anand. I agree she was lovely.
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Welcome Cathy 🙂
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Thanks for the mention. So many wonderful entries. This is a great idea!
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Wonderful quote from a truly great woman who knew what she spoke of. Best of luck in your own journey.
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Thank you Francis.
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Touching words, that obviously speak to you personally Cathy, thanks for sharing such a wonderful quote from Maya Angelou.
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You’re welcome Marje. They really do.
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Hello! What a heartwarming quote. When I read it, I thought of my grandma. She definitely existed. Few writers move me like Maya Angelou––love her. ❤
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She was wonderful. Thank you.
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