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Sarah Stankorb's avatar

Such a beautiful tribute. The title actually made me smile, because my mom (rather famously around here) had a straight forward approach too. Somewhere I have an email from her with the subject line "Gloria is dead," news about her dear cousin. I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for the reminder of my mom.

Sara Moslener's avatar

Love this story!

Molly Gorney's avatar

Sara this is beautiful, so incredibly human, which is what I have been craving in this wild world of screens and AI. It’s my hope that in spite of our vast differences remembering it, and celebrating it like your family did might somehow save us. So thank you for this gift. I also love that Hawaiin prayer (I have a beautiful song with it I will share below) and love even more that your brother found it on the Pitt. And quoting Roseanne! My god I loved that show. I think I was obsessed with it bc it felt real. Grief is wild, it comes in waves and I am grateful to you for sharing your experience with us. 🤍✨

Dawn Burns's avatar

Beautiful, and a reminder of love’s fullness and complexity, especially in families.

Erica's avatar

This was a beautiful tribute. And I got the title reference immediately. :) I am sorry for your great loss.

Audrey Clare Farley's avatar

This is really touching. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Skylar Bre’z's avatar

A beautiful tribute, Sara.

Molly Gorney's avatar

Here’s the song- it’s been one of my faves for years.https://music.apple.com/us/album/hooponopono/1380583946?i=1380584148

Mimi's avatar

A treasure of a tribute. It’s not surprising that your remarkable father was behind such a remarkable daughter. Your title piqued my curiosity. A worthy read.

patty-leigh's avatar

I love this. It's also what I dream of being able to say about my mom (not quite there yet). I just just love the blend of honesty and love -- that's how relationship works, I think