Hi everyone, welcome to thanks for being here, a short weekly pod to remind us of the many essential

and beautiful ways we affect one another. Every Sunday I'll read a submission from a listener

of Kelly Corrigan Wonders, could be wedding vows or about

mitzvah toast, a eulogy or retirement speech.

We believe this is probably the loveliest way to tap into our better selves and remember our highest values.

We encourage you to share this podcast each week with one person you love, maybe someone

you miss and need to bring closer,

someone you want to feel your appreciation or admiration or both.

This is thanks for being here is about a woman I knew well.

She is my dear friend Tracy Tuttle's mother.

Her name was Michelle White.

We had a total blast with her

when we were in college and after college when I lived in Baltimore and

Tracy lived in DC. She was a connector by nature. We had a lot of good visits, a lot of

deep talks. And she died on November 29th of last year.

Here is Tracy Tuttle's eulogy for her mother, Michelle White.

Thank you for being here.

Our family has felt thoroughly supported these past few weeks.

Please know how grateful we are for every card and email,

bouquet and casserole, old photo and old story.

We feel loved.

So Michelle White, Mom.

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