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Jane Chapman's avatar

Sorry for your loss, Lynda. Thank you for sharing your journey through it. It reminds me that I must make the most of the time I have with the people I care about, especially family, because none of us is here forever and making memories now is important.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Jane, Yes, this is all we have. Thank you for taking the time to read it and to comment.

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Marci Keats Rudolph 🇨🇦's avatar

Your courage to relive her journey and her death through your own journey is inspiring, Lynda.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Marci, Thank you. Her death inspired me to write again, and it's so important for me to put down this journey. Especially since I really feel now that I am whole.

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Sharon Cook's avatar

It's so hard to lose someone who shared your childhood, someone you loved. In reading this I became aware of the similarities of your loss of Mari and my loss of my brother, Jerry, at 56 of prostate cancer. Which he had ignored the symptoms of for too long.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Sharon, Yes it's hard to lose someone, but when you lose them to an illness they ignored is hard. Thanks for stopping by and reading. Love you.

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Diantha Leavitt's avatar

Such a beautiful post, Lynda! Thank you for sharing your sister and your final days together with all of us.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Dianthus, Thank you.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

It's hard when an anniversary rolls around, making the distance of her absence wider in your heart. How wonderful that losing her opened up your writing. A Godwink for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Lesley, Thank you for commenting. Yes, her death sure got me back into writing after so many years.

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Nancy G. Carver's avatar

Thanks for introducing her to us. I am curious about the community you are working on.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Nancy, We’ve been looking for a group of like-minded people to get to know and spend time with. it’s a small inclusive church which is more community than it is a church.

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Bill Moore's avatar

May her memory always be a blessing to you.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Bill, Thank you.

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Barbara at Projectkin's avatar

Oh, Lynda, that's just inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story, and I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Barbara, Thank you.

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TK Thorne's avatar

So sorry. Made me think of my own sweet sister and fortunate we are to have each other.

Than you for that reminder.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Theresa, Glad it reminded you of your relationship. I miss Mari, but I'm so glad to have Sharon in my life. What a blessing. Also, great to meet you too. Thanks for stopping to read my piece and to comment. I appreciate it.

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Amy Abbott's avatar

A really lovely piece. I am so sorry for your loss..

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Amy, Thank you.

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Marian Beaman's avatar

My parents are gone, and my younger brother passed away in 2018. Yes, the death of a sibling brings our own mortality into sharper focus. As I read your post, I had to think of a line I saw this week: Sisters are different flowers from the same garden. You have paid your sister, a lovely flower, a wonderful tribute here, Lynda!

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Marian, Thank you. I love that - sisters are different flowers in the same garden. She would have loved that.

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David Hames's avatar

It's a sad story, but you told it well and I'm glad you decided to share it. Having no siblings myself, I can only imagine how it feels.

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Lynda Heines's avatar

Dave, Thank you sweetie.

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