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craiget@sbcglobal.net's avatar

My heart is full after reading this! I loved your parents, and I especially love you, ML!!!

MerriLee Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Craig! The feeling is mutual.

Jennifer Hurst's avatar

Tears rolled into my smile..,

I love that line.

Helena's avatar

Beautifully written - I loved the detail and imagery felt I was in the room with you and your dad - hope to read more someday

Kevilina Burbank's avatar

Painted dad perfectly. 💚

HS's avatar

Such an eloquently written story!! I can easily imagine your sweet mom at the table listening while your wonderful dad shared his love.

Looking forward to reading more stories!!

Jennifer Hurst's avatar

Such a hopeful, honest story. Thank you. The image of a tree dying from the inside is apt.

Jan Priddy's avatar

I worried about where this was going, but thank you. It is a dear story.

Becky C's avatar

Such a touching story, Merrilee, you and Jill together are the bomb! ❤️