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carly butler's avatar

this is a beautiful tribute. I’m so sorry for your loss ♥️

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

thank you so much, Carly <3

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isabel pesci sardella's avatar

love you so much <3

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

love you too, so much.

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Stephanie Reiman's avatar

This was such a beautiful and emotional read. I love you <3

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

Thank you, Steph! Love you big time.

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Alexandria Faulkenbury's avatar

Such a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. So sorry for your loss. The love you shared is palpable in this essay. Thank you for sharing.

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

Thank you so much, Alex.

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Kelc's avatar

A strong grandparent relationship is a precious gift that so few of us get. How lucky to have one that left a lasting and loving memory. Thank you for sharing this tenderness. I am reminded of my MeeMee and her long disconnected phone number that is stitched on my heart. Sending a big Kentucky hug to you 🤍

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

I feel so incredibly lucky that she was mine.

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Gabe's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss, Chelsea. Thank you for sharing your experience with grief so far and for sharing with us the first glimpse of all you'll come to share about Eleanor. Love you mucho <3

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

Thank you, Gabe! I wish you would have gotten to meet her.

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Maggie Shirley's avatar

I'm so sorry, Chelsea. The grief of losing a grandparent is a special kind. I lost my mom's parents, my Denny and D-Dad, within a ten-month period more than six years ago, and I think of them every day.

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

I am so sorry you lost them so close together. It's so hard navigating life without them.

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Lane Scott Jones's avatar

Oh Chelsea, I'm so sorry. This is such a beautiful reflection on grief and love, in all its complexities. Thank you for sharing that with us, along with a snapshot of who your grandmother was to you. "I hope I find her everywhere for the rest of my life" will stick with me. Thinking of you and your family. 💞

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Chelsea Francis's avatar

Thank you so much, Lane <3

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