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Barb MacTurk's avatar

Beautiful. Thank you.

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Anastasia Allison's avatar

You are so welcome, Barb! I hope you have a beautiful holiday season.

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Michael Hinkston's avatar

Happiest of holidays to all!

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Anastasia Allison's avatar

You too Michael, thank you so much for being here!

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Kathleen Ruland's avatar

Absolutely perfect for me to read this on Christmas Eve. It was a gift❤️

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Kathleen Ruland's avatar

It’s so true that what we choose to focus on creates the fabric of our lives. We wear all our memories. Finding the beauty in a challenging relationship or event is a gift. Thank you for sharing these stories. ❣️

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Mindi Bennett's avatar

Such a great read! I’m all verklempt, thank you for sharing!!

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Beth Swanson's avatar

Thank you for sharing the stories from your heart ❤️ (I especially loved Cinder's video appearance).

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Anastasia Allison's avatar

You are so welcome, Beth - and thank you for reading. Wasn't she the cutest? She stole the show, as always!

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Marie DeJournette's avatar

Totally crying over here. I'll be home for Christmas, the Moss Hart story, the wallet.....thanks so much for sharing.

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Marlene Wulf's avatar

Very moving, brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!

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Cassy Showalter's avatar

OMG your first story made me CRY! Last year was my last Christmas with my beloved Grandma before she passed. She was so ready to be reunited with my grandpa, and that's what it makes me thing all those beloved folks were also thinking when you played "i'll be home" over and over. I don't know what I believe about an afterlife of a spirit, but I hope she is truly at peace with him.

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Maria's avatar

I FELT THIS! Your writing is so evocative.

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