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Peck Gee Chua 蔡佩芝's avatar

Douglas, I'm very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you. Thanks for sharing your touching reflections and please take good care.

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Linnea J.'s avatar

My deepest condolences for your loss, Douglas. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt perspective and experience with us. I’m walking beside you on this journey of parenting our parent’s death. You are not alone. Wishing you comfort and peace 💛

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Caitlin Faas's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing with us. An honor to receive.

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Kelli Bradstreet's avatar

What a beautiful gift- priorities matter

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Ivellisse Morales's avatar

My heart is with you, Douglas. I'm sorry for your loss. May Miss Dora rest forever in peace.

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Ariane's avatar

I’m very sorry for your loss. What a blessing for the both of you to have that time together. I think you are right that your dad’s pride was the reason he wanted to keep distance during his illness, maybe that was a gift to him too, knowing you didn’t see him in that state.

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Lorena's avatar

Again, my deepest condolences and thank you for such a beautiful writing. It’s helping me now that my dads health started declining

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