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Hey old friend, this is Julie Rechsteiner, now Johnston. I so glad to have found this so I can stay invested in your journey.

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I’m so sorry you are going through this! My husband this weekend celebrated being 10 years cancer free from the same cancer you have now. He had some complications too but doing great now. I hope that can offer you some encouragement!

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Garrett- Pam shared your substack page with me. What a journey, or, shall I say, what a roller coaster you are on! Having been through a similar experience with my husband when he was going through chemo for his second cancer, I have some insight into your experience, I love that you are sharing your process with us.

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I love you.

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Goddamnit you big galoot. Fucking fuck. I'm here for talks, emails; Reminiscing, as long as its of the Little River Band variety, breaking things, reminding you why I'm annoying, caring about you, reminding you to read Rilke right now. Or just know that I'm thinking about you. Love Katy

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Garrett, I am angry at the universe that such a life altering thing has happened to you (again). I've always appreciated the time and care you've devoted to your crafts, and to the people around you. It was a supreme honor to be invited to your wedding in the woods (and rain), and it's a lasting memory of the type of all around solid (and supremely accomplished) dude that you are - a person I'd gladly share a sober drink with. So man, to say the least I am thinking of you, sending you my powers of healing. I've see my wife go through this similar obstacle course with her breast cancer, and I really applaud your presence of mind to write down these accounts. I appreciate again the vulnerability it takes, not to mention the mental and physical energy when your in chemo-land. Keep working on the next chapter, and the next and the next.

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Thank you for sharing this Garrett, sending you much love and positivity.

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I am ready. Ready for more.

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