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It shows up in quiet moments, in handwritten notes, in late-night check-ins, and in simple reminders that people are holding space for them. That light, no matter how near or far it travels, surrounds them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforaidansbattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6568\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-at-7.22.55-PM.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>And through it all, we know Elenor and Vince are shining down \u2014 steady, bright, and full of love. 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