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I embrace you with warm hugs at the loss of your mom<3

I thought about the question about funeral or celebration of life as I was reading your eulogy.

I haven't had the discussion about funeral/celebration of life events with my parents. I think my dad would prefer a celebration of life. He viewed death as a part of life. He was adamant about no extraordinary measures and that he wants to be created. He's a no muss kinda guy.

My mom is still of sound mind so I'll discuss with her, but I think she'll want the funeral. She would want the pageantry and fuss:-)

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Nneka, thank you so much for being here and reading and leaving this lovely comment. I am glad it prompted you to think of your parents' wishes on what they would like and to prompt a conversation. And while we want to honor our loved ones after death, and their spirit and personalities, funerals and Celebration of Life are ultimately more for us, the loved ones in grief. Because you are thinking about this now, I've no doubt you will make exactly the right decision for your mom. I hope that is far off in the future!

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Vilket fint och kärleksfullt tal om din mamma, Amy❤️

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Tack sa mycket Didi!

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A very big hug, Amy. A wonderful, beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing this with us. xo

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Thanks for the kind words Victoria 💗

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Very welcome, Amy! Sitting alongside you. It was lovely to see the photos.❤️ Ohhh and I was thinking of you when a friend sent me a YoutTube of Britains Got Talent Sydnie Christmas singing My way..

It’s awe-inspiringly good

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So beautiful! Your tribute was touching and the celebration sounds so perfect!

You ask if we’ve had these conversations. In reading this, I think this is what I’d like. I plan to tell my family about the celebration of life you planned.

You were lucky to have your mama. And she is so lucky to have you.

💜💜💜

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This warms my heart so! Thank you Deb💗

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A beautiful tribute to your beautiful mama. You guys did it right! Love your playlist, too. 💕💕

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Thanks Sarah💗

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What a beautifully tender and loving tribute to your home base, your dear Mom. ❤️

A celebration of a full hearted life, indeed. Sending love & light to you and your family.

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With a full heart, thank you Allison❤️

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Oh Amy, what an absolutely beautiful and deeply meaningful celebration you've shared with us and with those physically present. I can see your mother smiling widely in appreciation. Your spoken tribute is gorgeous. So very loving. I'm so glad you had/have Freda for a mother and she had/has you for a daughter.

With a ginormous hug,

Kristin

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It was indeed as comforting & as true to her spirit as we could have hoped for; thank you Kristin💗

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You embody your mother's spirit beautifully♡

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She sounds lovely. may her memory be a blessing. My mom had dementia for 12 years. Very sad, being unrecognizable to her.

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Thank you Victoria and I am so very sorry about your mom. It is such a hard disease for family members. We do the best we can.

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❤️‍🩹

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What a beautiful tribute, account, and family. Wishing you peace and acceptance, Amy.

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Thank you Emily for these kind words.

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You captured the love and catharsis of that day so well ❤️

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Ah, thank you, dear daughter. You helped so much to make it a day full of love.

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