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I love the idea of including family member reminisces. A beautiful life well lived.

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Thank you. In this case, there were so many to share that it seemed more efficient and authentic to do it at the end instead of trying to incorporate them into the story.

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Kirsi Dahl

I love this story. She sounds like a wonderful person and fun great-grand aunt.

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Do you remember that IKEA commercial from years ago where the woman is running out of the store with bags of great deals (as if the deals were so good that she stole the stuff) and she’s yelling to her husband to “start the car...start the car!” Then it cuts to her and the hubby speeding away in the car and she’s yelling “woo hoo!!” ? That makes me think of Sister Rose escaping the convent for a visit with her sister. ☺️

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Dec 7, 2023Liked by Kirsi Dahl

Hahaha! Yes, I remember it. Great visual.

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Feb 14Liked by Kirsi Dahl

Always interesting & as well as informative. Keep up the great work !

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So lovely to include memories from her family. The different perspective brings Rose alive.

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My hope was that all their sentiments were incorporated into the story but also wanted to pay tribute to those that supplies their memories.

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Dec 8, 2023Liked by Kirsi Dahl

Once again Kirsi, a beautiful story of a beautiful lady. She was kind, humble, and devout, I have several pieces of her embroidery that she gave me for a gift.

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Thank you! I forgot that you had those! I'd love to see them again and take some photos!

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Fascinating! Rose sounds vivacious and a lovely woman. Thank you for the sketch.

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