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Im sorry for your loss Heidi. A heartening read. As always thank you for your way with words.

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Thank you for leaving this word of encouragement, Amber. It means a lot to me this year.

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Beautifully written 🙏

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Thanks Sai Lou 🤍🤍🤍

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Im so sorry for your loss Heidi 💛 what a comfort that you'll see him on that first morning in the New Jerusalem! Until then, I hope you feel God's nearness in you and your family's grief. Beautifully written ✨

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Thank you, Kym. This means a lot to me.

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I can see so much of my father-in-law in yours so my heart breaks for your loss. This was a beautiful tribute and I appreciate you sharing from such a vulnerable place. Sending your family love and prayers

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Thank you, Kathy. This means a lot to us!

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Holding you all in my prayers as you grieve this significant loss.

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Thank you, Brianna. Appreciate your prayers and kindness to us. x

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Sending you, Mikey and the family my condolences, Heidi! Praying that God gives each of you peace and comfort during this time. Thank you for sharing this letter with us ❤️

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Thank you, Kat. This means a lot. xx

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Heidi, what a touching tribute to your father-in-law who sounds like a wonderful man. A typical Asian man of that generation in many ways with his hard work ethic and service to others, yet beyond his time in his capacity for open-mindedness and broadening his horizons. He sounds a lot like my dad. I relate so deeply to reliving and regretting your last interaction ❤️‍🩹 that’s really tough. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family 🫶 Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter!

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Thank you, Ruhie. Your words mean so much and hold so much weight for me. I know you say all of it from a place of deep empathy. Love that my Ba could remind you of yours. We'll never fully understand the struggles of that generation or the sacrifices they made for us. Thank you for reading and sharing. It means a lot to me. xx

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You were able to say goodbye, it just wasn't what you thought it would be. And with your tribute to him you're saying another. I'm sorry about your loss, Heidi. Your father-in-law sounds like a remarkable man. I'm glad he was surrounded by his loved ones.

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Thank you for reading, Lani. He was very remarkable and so loved by the Tai Clan.

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My condolences to you , Heidi. I have great respect for Celia -the only one in your clan that I know. Love your writing, xx

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Thank you for reading, Beate. I too have such respect for Celia and feel so blessed by all my sister in laws who are equally awesome. Thanks for supporting my words and giving this tribute your time. xx

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Thanks for writing this. It was very heartwarming and encouraging.

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Thanks Jason, this means a lot!

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