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Callie Ann Starkey's avatar

Well, I cried.

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Cheri Smith's avatar

My Uncle Melvin and Aunt Wilma were my Mac and Alan. They preferred playing cards with my brother and me when we visited them instead of talking with the adults. Thank you for helping me revisit them this morning, Sophie.

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Deborah's avatar

I felt my heart break and heal again in new ways.

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Steve Bauman's avatar

Beautifully told

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Elayne Crain's avatar

So lovely, Sophie. Thank you for sharing.

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Anna Wilson's avatar

Oh so beautiful. Took me to my nana’s garden ❤️

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Emma Winterschladen's avatar

Beautiful. So visceral, I can almost smell the sweet peas. I’m so glad to see you here on Substack Sophie!

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Melissa Edeburn's avatar

And…you took me to my own aunt and uncle’s garden in Hartford, SD, circa 1980. I’d say that’s a mighty fine gift, Sophie.

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Timshel Matheny's avatar

Wonderful. So happy you are sharing these💜

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