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Esther Cohen's avatar

beautiful

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Jane Susswein's avatar

Jessica- you are indeed a treasure, and cherished by those who know and love you

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judith sokoloff's avatar

Oh, yes!

Going to visit my 98-year-old aunt tomorrow, the last of her generation in my family. Hope she knows me. I'm in Kansas.

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Elaine Ober's avatar

Oh, yes. Too true. And losses don’t stop. I think of lost friends and family when I use things that were theirs or encounter views or places they loved.

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Deb Godden's avatar

Of course, this resonates. At 86, I'm the eldest of my branch of family, and just a few weeks ago my slightly younger first cousin, someone I thought of as my brother-cousin, died. Family lives on in our memories, and also -- if we're fortunate -- in our next generations.

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Rachel Berghash's avatar

Very moving. Echoes in me.

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Barbara S. Kane's avatar

Jessica, I love elaborating and cherishing the memories. Thank you for this poignant well written reminder 🌹

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Jessica de Koninck's avatar

Thanks Larry.

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Lawrence Bush's avatar

Lovely piece, Jessica. Yes, it's good to make time for our dead and our memories; it means making time to remember our own lives.

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Linda's avatar

Touching vivid memories that keep our family and dear friends alive in our hearts.

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Mary Juneau's avatar

Yes. Thank you.♥️🙏🏽☮️

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