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Wendy  Gray's avatar

Many hugs to you, Cindy. Writing of such deep loss is not easy, yet your words have spilled out so much love for your Annie and placed a memory of your love for each other in all of our hearts. I feel honored to have joined you on your journey of grief, memorial, and love.

Many blessings and MUCH LOVE,

~Wendy💜

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Bill Southern's avatar

Grief and love - two emotions linked together - beautiful juxtaposition, Cindy.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you ♥️

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Sandy Storer's avatar

Those extra words, “so much.” Powerful and subtle and so true.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

So few to say so much. thank goodness.

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Patricia Babina's avatar

Dear Cindy, thank you for sharing your Annie with us. And thank you for being so brave in your grief to do so! I cried when I read how you both signed off your texts with each other. “I love you so much.” My daughter-in-law and I do the same. It’s important to tell the people we love just how much we do. Sending love to you for all you have taught us about sharing our voice.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Trish. Now Luca and I sign off the same way. ♥

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Chellie Grossman's avatar

This is such a beautiful tribute to the love and life of Annie. Love knows no barriers of time and space. With each memory and story you share, you bring that love to life yet again and expand it. Thank you for sharing your heart especially while it is so tender and vulnerable. It also shows your strength and grace. Loss of loved one is never easy. Loss of a child is something you don't "get over". I watched my mom after my brother died. My wish for you through all of this is grace to feel the emotions and friends/family to hold you when the feelings feel too raw. May love guide you through these moments. Keep sharing please.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Chellie. Yesterday was a day of family...including Annie's beloved dog Charlie. ♥

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CTRUSYN17's avatar

I love your words. It makes me sad to hear about a young life gone. She fought so hard to live. I lost my mom ,dad and 2 sisters . I miss them every day. Birthdays are the hardest but the years go by and the sadness is still there.

Please write about Luca and how he is doing. Love to my teacher and all you've taught me.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

I love hearing from you...thank you! You're right..she fought the hardest...she was amazing. Love to you, too, for all your losses. xo

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Tracy's avatar

What a beautiful expression of your transcendent love for each other.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Tracy. ♥

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Constance Carrington's avatar

Heartbreakingly beautiful post. Your beautiful daughter's soul is immortal.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Connie. And thank you for all your loving support! xo

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Jennifer Freitas's avatar

Oh Cindy, there's no "over" in grief is so true. Thank you for sharing your precious memories of your Annie today. Love ❤️

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you for letting me share them! It definitely helps ♥

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Chloe Langer's avatar

This is just achingly beautiful. ❤️

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Chloe...♥

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Deborah Way's avatar

"This task required me to look at a life that had a beginning and an end." 😳 Had to remember to breathe there. I hope your memories lift you up today ❤️

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Deborah. My memories and my family didn't let me down. xo

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J Dylan Yates's avatar

Love.

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Steven Parlato's avatar

Dearest Cindy, I’m out walking and tearily reading this love letter to beautiful Annie. Thank you for once again sharing your beloved girl—and the depths of your love and grief for her—with us. I’ve come to this obvious realization: Annie is simply too wonderful not to share. Sending much love on her special day to you and Angelo (be well, sir!), to Tony and Luca, and to all who #LoveAnnie

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you...and thanks for letting me share her with you. ♥

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Ginni Simpson's avatar

Thank you for sharing your Annie, and for reminding us how important it is to say, “I love you.”

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you, Ginni. I know you know its importance, too. ♥

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Dinah's avatar

Thank you for this

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you ♥

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Kathleen Reimold's avatar

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Annie, and you, and your thoughts, and your writing.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thanks, Kathe. I'm so grateful you're with me on this journey. xo

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