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I just can't imagine. This is the most gut-wrenching grief. I am so very sorry for your loss. I thank God you were not alone and had many rocks to hold you up. ox

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I look forward to reading the testimony that comes through with what you share.

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Joan, I just read it all, and it is beautiful, and terrible. I’ve been thinking of you every day, and wondering how you are coping. Your title is so appropriate, as I can’t imagine how I would respond or go on living if that happened to me. Love, and sympathy, from Cincinnati,

Jill

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Thank you, Jill. For me the best way is to just keep picturing her in heaven.

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You wrote:

"It is so true that He is so close to the brokenhearted if you invite Him in."

Amen, dear grieving sister, amen. He is, and thank you for reminding us of this truth. 🙏🏻

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Just finished reading after seeing your link on C&C. Tears are still streaming down my face.

I have never experienced grief such as yours, and I pray that I don't. But I thank you for writing and reminding me of the importance of faith and unsolicited support amidst the depths of despair. I hope I can be a Rock for someone some day. Praying for your peace, comfort, and strength.

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Thank you Alex. I pray you never have to either and I appreciate your prayers very much.

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Thank you for sharing your journal. I pray for you and your family to have peace. Saw your comments on C and C and clicked.

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Continuing to pray for you and yours I am so sorry. Morgan has a special place in my heart forever🥲🙏❤️I believe God will use you and speak through your writing to bring hope and healing to you, friends and family, and to many. Thanks for sharing from the depth of your heart and testifying of Gods love and comfort through it all. I love the picture of you and Morgan and I love YOU Joan, Praying!!🙏❤️🙏

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Thanks lady! Tonight I'm thinking about a Chicago trip when we took funny pictures on the rooftop of that old hotel but then something happened in the middle of the night but I'm fuzzy on what. Drunk person knocking on our door? And Mo was talking in her sleep. If you remember, can you remind me?

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I was thinking about that too! I couldn’t remember where it was, I was thinking Milwaukee? I remember the rooms being very vintage, high ceiling, old fixtures and ornate tile I think in the bathroom. At around 2 or 3 AM someone knocked on the door multiple times and I think there was then an argument or fight in the hallway and I think security came. They reminisced about that one many times! I have on my list to dig out old hard drive and find pictures and video I can send if you like and we can remember together. You two are precious to me.🙏❤️🙏thank you Father we can look forward to eternity together with You and each other!

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Yes, it was Milwaukee. I will try to find pictures, too. It was a super cool hotel.

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