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Shannon Graessle's avatar

What a beautiful way to honor grief and the gift of her life. A sacred thing to share!

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Paula's avatar

Your eulogy was so beautiful. The portraits are so moving. I know how much your parents adored you - for years, they were always so proud.

And, now , even more so.❤️

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Anne Belov's avatar

Your mom sounds like an incredible person, and your portraits of her are so lovely. I'm sorry you lost both of your parents at such a young age. May their memories be a blessing.

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Kat Schneider's avatar

Reading about your mom has been so incredibly touching – you've done such an incredible job of conveying how wonderful she was. Thank you so much for sharing the eulogy with us. Your portraits of your her are so beautiful!

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Christina Chung's avatar

Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories of your mom with us Julie, and what an incredible eulogy. Both your writing and drawings of her encapsulate so much!

I admire you so much as a person and it makes a lot of sense now knowing how special both your parents were and how much love and care they put into your life together 💖

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Hollins KidLit's avatar

Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. But what a beautiful tribute your artwork is! There was obviously so much love there. Sending hugs, Dr. e

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Allison Kritz's avatar

Written so beautifully Julie, your sketches and words are such a gift to all who knew her and knew how much she loved you. A beautiful way to honor her and your relationship. Sending so much love.

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Andrea Tsurumi's avatar

She sounds like she was an incredible and deeply loved person, Julie. I'm so very sorry.

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