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Those bells Karena, their sound... ♥️

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It felt like your description of the Irish funerals from the villages in the hills to the cemetery in your valley, Margaret.

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Thinking of you, Karena <3

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Thank you, Becky. You have been wonderful at sharing your journey on sharing your thoughts about those that are special to you. It leads the way for the rest of us.

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Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. And the sound of that bells.

I really appreciate your encouragement to write the eulogy now. I actually started one when my dad had a major medical procedure last year, really as a way to help me process what was happening but I was silently judging myself as I wrote it. Thanks for making me feel not so weird about it

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I hope your Dad is doing well. And no, you are not weird, Brooke.

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thank you for updating us, especially about your cousin's dream. <3

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It gave me goose bumps!

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Karena, Sending comfort and love to you and yours. Thank you for sharing the bells. xox

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Thank you, Julie.

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Karena what a special gathering and celebration of your mother's life. She touched so many as do you. Sending love and hugs your way.

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Thank you, Kathy. And for all the offers of support over the past few weird weeks.

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Calling my mother now! Blessings Karena and thank you for sharing the procession following your mother's passing. And especially the bells!

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Love that you sprang into action.

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One day I will tell you about the call. It was incredible actually, but that's an in-person conversation one day. Thank you so much for this article today.

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<3 <3 <3

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Thank you Laila. There is an appreciation message coming your way.

I felt your support, even without words. You have been on this journey with me for many years.

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Just as you have also been on my journey too <3

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