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Kate Hughes's avatar

This made me sit up straight: “the explosive, all-encompassing, most elaborate love of my life” 🦋 What a gift of epic proportions

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Deenie Hartzog-Mislock's avatar

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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Emily george's avatar

Loved your mom so much! We (DOK) went to the Columbarium & shared stories with Deenie, then went to lunch!

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Deenie Grubbs's avatar

Your Mother’s love for you was profound and she was so very proud of you! I spent the day with my DOK sisters and we visited with Debbie. There’s a hole in my heart that will never heal. I LOVE YOU!! 💔

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Alison Matheny's avatar

Obsessed and perfectly written. Put a pic of the tatt behind the paywall ;)

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Deenie Hartzog-Mislock's avatar

😆

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Paula Brown's avatar

I found your writings after I heard of your mom’s death. Vicki and David are long time dear friends and I went to high school with your Mom.

I was drawn to your story this time last year because I lost my daughter, Casey after a suicide attempt in July 2022. There is of course is a long tragic story surrounding such a death. She left behind a sixteen year old son and a ten year old daughter.

Grief is messy, it is not linear, it hurts and confuses, it fades a bit but is forever a part of who you are but I thank God that through His compassion and mercy it does not define me.

I continue to patiently be there for my grandson and granddaughter as we together continue to peel back the layers allowing Jesus to heal the new wound.

I have prayed much for you and I am so sorry for the trauma that is now a part of who you are.

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Peggy Barnett's avatar

Deenie,

My heart hurts for you as you heal from the loss of your precious mother. I was a cheerleader with Debbie(The Fine Nine) and treasure alkl the special memories we shared. I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing you were to Debbie. Much love,

Peggy Sue Barnett

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