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Dotty Attie's avatar

Wonderful and very touching, Eliza

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Dotty

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Gregory Garretson's avatar

I am so happy for you that you had a mentor like Mary Jane. And I am also happy that you had the gumption to reconnect with her. Not everyone makes that hard but wise decision. It must be a hard loss. Sending lots of love.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Gregory

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Emily Rinkema's avatar

So beautiful, Eliza.

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Kate Kennedy's avatar

What a beautiful tribute Eliza!

And so lovely to be seen.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Yes. Thanks, Kate

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Jill Swenson's avatar

To have some one hold space for your story and let you find your way to writing it is a writer's gift and your tribute honors her. And thanks for sharing how you came to write about your parents.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Jill

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Chris S's avatar

Lovely

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

This is a beautiful return for her gifts to you. I feel like I know her through your tribute and feel her resonance in your writing. Thank you for sharing her with us.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Victoria

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Amy  Goldman's avatar

How lucky you were, dear Eliza. What a beautiful tribute.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Yes, I was. As were so many.

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Sue Mell's avatar

A beautiful tribute. So sorry, Eliza, for this loss.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Sue.

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Wendy Varley's avatar

What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your mentor Mary Jane, Eliza. Thanks for sharing it.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Wendy.

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Laura Mundo's avatar

Life passes so quickly. Thank you for sharing this story, this bond. I am sorry for your loss and grateful you are here.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Laura, for this kindness. I know you understand this well.

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Lucy Tunstall's avatar

What an amazing gift to have had a mentor like this and what a deep loss it must be for you.

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Eliza Anderson's avatar

Thank you, Lucy. She was incredible, but today I'm not a fan of Time's thefts.

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