WHO LOVE LOOKS LIKE Residents of the 618 area tell us who love looks like to them

Who love looks

I would say my son John Walter Martin is the one who exemplifies love to me. He is always there for me. He was the one that held my hand when I lost my Daddy, my Momma and my best friend and when the surgeon came out and told me my sister had cancer. His hugs give me strength. He is my son and my strength.

Cheryl Jenny — Carmi

When someone asks me who I think of when I think of love, my answer is my wife Rachel. She puts her family first and foremost in all things, and her support for all of us is unwavering. Rachel also goes out of her way to make sure all people feel included in any activities big or small. Her constant support and always being there mo matter what are why Rachel exemplifies love to me.

Jeremy Stoneberger — Mount Carmel

My step mother Amber Berberich. She lost her son Matthew Hughes in 2008 in a car accident. She is the strongest woman I know. Losing a piece of her heart but showing love, compassion and grace to everyone she meets. She works at Health Insurance Associates in Mount Carmel, helping everyone in the community with their health care needs. But on a personal note, she is the most loving, giving, selfless and caring woman I know. She puts family first and foremost. She is the exemplifies love in everything she does. She knows how much life is precious. Stacey Berberich — Mount Carmel

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TO YOU We asked our random 618-neighborhood friends the question: “Who in your life exemplifies love, and how do they demonstrate it?” WRITER: COREY WOOLSEY like

My husband is the person that shows love to me. We have been married for 18 years now and together 23 years. No he doesn’t buy me flowers (which are a waste of money anyways) anymore or surprise me with chocolates or stuff like that. As I have grown older I have realized that showing love means making Saturday morning breakfast together (which we literally just did), making supper because he is the first one home, going grocery shopping together (because we both hate it), bringing me a Diet Coke from McDonald’s, a random I Love You and Have a Good Day text, taking such amazing care of me for six weeks after I had little acts of kindness that show love....not the material items. I hope every person gets to experience these feelings in their lives.

Gena Hawkins — Carmi

I would have to say my mom. She shows that she loves us through her commitment to us and everyone that she comes into contact with.

Haley Jolley — Carmi

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