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Mary Marbach's avatar

People die; love doesn't.

And that's the worst part of it.

Because "love" is an action verb.

How do you love someone who isn't here any more?

I don't have the answer. Hell, I don't even have AN answer.

Except this - People die; love doesn't.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Absolutely. Always holding onto the love that will never die. <3

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Jeanne Zoppo's avatar

🤍

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Vickie Kennedy's avatar

Oh my gosh! So heart-felt. I am sorry for your loss - your mom loves you and will always have your back!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you, Vickie. ♡

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Wendy's avatar

Tears are running down my face. This is so beautiful and spoke directly to my heart. Thank you for sharing.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you for such a heart-charged note, Wendy. I appreciate it so much. <3

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Chelsey Cook's avatar

Oh Emily. I lost my dad to cancer eight years ago and know well the strange awful grief of living in a world that they’re supposed to still be in. How the simplest thing can throw the fact that they’re not back in your face.

‘The phrase “Emily’s book,” repeated more times than “amen” on a Sunday.’ - Your mom is so proud of you and she surely knew how much you loved her!

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Leah Fein's avatar

Awe, Emily! This heartfelt writing of yours had waterfalls of tears cascading down my face!

Your sweet and spunky mom lives on through your words and memories, much love to you both!

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Peter Bromka's avatar

What a remarkable moment in a cherished evening. Thank you for making this space. I'm not sure I really felt what that phrase meant until that woman spoke.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

The empty seat got me. Such beautiful writing Emily....

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