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My God, Matt. It's the worst thing in the world,. Sadly, we nearly all must go through it. Think of this: She is no longer going away from you. Rather -- day-by-day you are headed for a reunion.

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Alan, thank you. I keep registering the fact that everyone goes through this at one time or another. That it is part of the cycle of life. It helps. Hopefully, the bandaids will be able to cover the hole soon.

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Matt I always ask about your parents and tell them hello for. Never knew your mom was sick for I always thought very highly of her as a teacher for there for my son. Just remember the memories you have of of her for the will be days you will look back on them and be sad, laugh and even cry but at the end you will take a deep breath and say it's all for the best. My ❤️ prayers are with you and the family.

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Oh, Ms. Kelly, thank you so much. I feel like I could write another 5,000 words about mom right now. Thank you for saying something and thinking of mom and dad.

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I'm at a loss for words except to say I can relate to your sadness. I pray that the Lord God bestows a special blessing on your family.

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Thank you, John. Some other folks are probably sick of me saying it. But, I think Mom was the special blessing. He's already blessed us. He blessed us with her before we even knew to pray for a special blessing. If it's fit and right for us to have another special blessing of some other kind, well, I'm sure that'd be alright with me. But, if not, that's ok too-- because he gave us what we needed, before we knew it. And I may be full of regrets caused by passivity and worse, but that too may be part of the lesson and the blessing. No true knowledge comes without sacrifice. Thank you once more. I need to come by for a visit. But not too soon. I'd hate to make it uncomfortable or cost you a fortune in kleenex.

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My condolences Matt. You wrote a wonderfully heartfelt tribute to your mom and dad. I pray the lord will be with your family as you pass through this time of grieving, but also great memories. Peace be with you and yours.

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Thank you, Grant. I just hope someone else reads it to Dad or tells him about it. I can't right now. Thanks for the sincere words.

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So sorry for your loss. 😔

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Thank you. As a dog person, you know how it is. One has been ripping out his own fur at his tail, exacerbating a hotspot into a dermatological disaster. The three of them have known something was wrong this whole time. Can't love them enough. Is unpossible.

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Edited to correct some grammar, some others may exist. Also edited to correct that Elliott Roosevelt was Teddy's younger brother.

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