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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

Beautifully written and so poignant without being overly sentimental. Loved this glimpse of your life.

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That’s the beauty of these stories. Sentiment without sentimentality 💓

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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

oh, I'm breathless. This is just lovely. Thank you for the gift of your dad.

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Thank you for reading

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Thank you for reading! 🩷

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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

What a beautiful remembrance -- and a reminder to me of the importance of making and appreciating happy memories with our loved ones.

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The times so outweigh the things 💓

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Thank you for reading! 🩷

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What a gorgeous and contemplative appreciation. Perfect way to start my day. ❤️

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❤️❤️❤️

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I am glad to have made your day better. Thank you for reading 🩷

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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

Thank you for such a beautiful story about your father. He was well loved and so were you. xo

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❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you for reading! 🩷

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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

So beautiful, Jenn. It brought tears. He was a special man.

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Thank you for reading💓

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Thanks Claire, time with him wa such a gift and thanks for reading! 🩷

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I love the way the landscape and the silence you shared with your dad tell the whole story of your deep connection. Tears come and a bit of envy. I did not have these with either of my parents. Thank you for offering such tenderness to someone who has longed for it.

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Oh, I’m so glad you found your way to this story. I think if you take a deep dive, you’ll find many others that resonate❤️

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What a lovely story of a wonderful relationship.

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You were both so fortunate to have had such a deep and healthy connection. May his memory be a blessing!

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Thank you for reading, and yes it was! 🩷

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So touching!

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Thank you for reading! 🩷

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You were both blessed ~ in your love for each other, your special times for just the two of you, for all the memories you made together and what meant the most to both of you when you were together. Thank you for sharing your wonderful dad and your precious memories.

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Thank you Joanne for your kind words, and thank you for reading! 🩷

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Thank you sweetheart for sharing this lovely reminiscence.

You’re in my thoughts with such a difficult anniversary coming up.

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What lovely memories. I am sitting at my desk at the office in tears - not sobbing, but not far off.

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Thank you my lovely friend 🩷

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