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Aug 10, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

"Grief is heavy, but love is weightless." what a comfort to read this line. This was a beautiful piece to read and reflect on. I'm grateful to Grub Street for linking to it in a recent newsletter. Thank you, Kristen, for sharing the story of you and Dad with us.

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Thank you for reading💗.

I didn't see the Grub Street mention; can you post a link?

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Hi Deborah, the GrubStreet mention came via their member newsletter. I've forwarded it to you via email.

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Thank you Heidi! Miss you!

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This is gorgeous, Kristen

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So beautiful, Kristen. Thank you for this lovely read.

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Kristen - I’ll say it again: I’m so glad you had each other.

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I agree: heartwarming story, beautifully written, and that line, “Grief is heavy...” is just what I needed to read today as I’m missing my dad.The pen is stunning, but the photo of your daughter and her grandpa warms my soul. Thank you for sharing this memory.

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Thank you for reading 💓

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Beautiful, absolutely perfect 💖

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Thank you Pamela!

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These stories are wonderful , and your was no exception- so touching ✌🏻💖

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💓💓💓

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Jul 27, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

Kristen Paulson-Nguyen ~ I love this story and had tears when I read the last paragraph. How wonderful that you had a father-in-love who obviously loved you and was delighted to teach you and share all things with you. I feel that he cared deeply that you also taught him. My feeling is strong that he somehow knows that you have his pen and he loves that! Thank you for sharing the loving story of your dad.

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Thank you for reading, Joanne, and for your kind words.

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Jul 27, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

This essay lifts me, sends me floating across the universe with bells gonging through my spirit and monks nodding and smiling at my soul. The final paragraph is a poem. "Grief is heavy, but love is weightless." Wow. Thank you for this! (I live daily on Thich Nhat Han's voice & teachings. It's funny for me to imagine him doing something so mundane as going to high school. Thanks, too, for bringing him down to earth!)

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I thought the same about high school. High school?!

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Thank you so much for your kind words, and for reading my piece. I'm glad it resonated with you. I was also surprised to learn that my in-laws helped Thay get a visa for France.

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Jul 27, 2023Liked by Deborah Way

“Grief is heavy, but love is weightless.” So true and so beautifully expressed.

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❤️

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Oh, Kristen! This is so so lovely! I love how you bring your Dad to life in such a short space. I love the shape of this tiny essay. I felt a pow in my heart when I read the line, "Grief is heavy, but love is weightless." YES. Thank you for this gift!

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It’s a beautiful piece. Thank you for reading💓

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Thank you so much Eileen, hearing specifics is so helpful! :)

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such a beautiful story ❤️

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Thank you for reading💓

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Love this 💓

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Glad you have one too. :)

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