“The future for me is already a thing of the past –
You were my first love and you will be my last”
― Bob Dylan,
“The future for me is already a thing of the past –
You were my first love and you will be my last”
― Bob Dylan,
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Tales of a Family 
What a truly beautiful story you painted of your brother… such love you had for him and such love he had for everyone. Loved the pill bottle story… think I’ll have hubby do that for the grandchildren. I’m sure he smiled down as he heard your words. I shed tears in reading…
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Thank you…I miss him so much. He loved it when we were kids and grandma would fill up the bottles with change. As soon as he became an uncle, he kept that tradition going. I know he would be tickled about the stories. He loved listening to the tales when we were kids, and he would have me read the stories I wrote. It was fun.
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I had such a hard time finding an uncle to write about but it was a perfect topic for you!
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Yes, it was the perfect topic for me. Writing helps heal the heart. ❤
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I think this is one of those times when a virtual friend needs to give you a big virtual hug, perhaps until the tears slow. With this piece, you have honored Dave in a way that very few could. I think I would have liked this guy and wanted to be like him when I grow up.
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Oh I miss that little brother of mine. And as always my virtual buddy, your words offer comfort.
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How blessed you were to have him in your life, and how blessed he was to have you. A touching tribute, Ann Marie. Thank you for sharing this. (I now need to find a tissue…) 😉
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Thank you…miss that guy! What a character!
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