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MaryAnn's avatar

What a joy to hear about Annette! Her story inspires me - I'm 44 and still single, though I'd love to be a wife and a mom. I'm an aunt to four darling niblings, and I hope I can be the kind of aunt they'll cherish as dearly as you obviously cherish Annette. I'll be thinking of her in the future as I intentionally reach out to care for my niblings!

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Lisa Lee Mills's avatar

Allison! Thank you for bringing to life your sweet Saint Annette! I recently wrote an essay here on Substack about my Great Aunt Louise and what a kind a loving person she was known to be. She continues to influence my life even though I never met her. She passed away 10 years before I was born. Hearing Annette's story and how she influenced and inspired you in so many ways makes my day. These are the kinds of stories I love hearing, because I'm passionate about the legacy each of us leaves. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this publication. I'm so sorry for your loss yet I'm grateful that you had such a loving influence in your life. Blessings to you. I'm so happy you're here!

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

What a magnificent tribute to someone who was clearly a magnificent human being. I’m thrilled to discover your Dear Friend letters — you and I are kindred spirits when it comes to appreciating the power of a letter, whether it’s to a friend, an acquaintance, a business associate, or even to yourself. Please check out our Heartspoken community.

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Hayley Hanford's avatar

Thank you, Alison, for sharing about Saint Annette! What a beautiful woman she was.

You’ve been so kind to me in my grief of losing my grandmother. How lucky are we to have received such a beautiful inheritance from incredible women in our lives. Her legacy lives on through you and your kiddos.

I’ll be praying for your travels! Hugs to you friend. ❤️

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Sue Fulmore's avatar

Alison, what’s. A beautiful tribute to Annette! I am sorry for this great loss in your life and also celebrate with you all the love and support that were yours over the years from this dear Aunt.

Thinking of you as you go to celebrate her life together.

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Tabitha McDuffee's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss, Allison, but thankful for all you gained in your relationship with Annette. Thank you for sharing her with us.

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Jan Bennett's avatar

Alison 💐I don’t think this could possibly be better! You have captured her and shared your personal relationship with Aunt Annette so very well🙌🏼Thank you my dearest daughter🩷

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Jere Witherspoon's avatar

Beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing.

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