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Lisa Johnson's avatar

Jackie, what a beautiful piece. You started writing to help your healing process, but, at the same time, you are touching others with your insightful, down to earth, vulnerable, real life sharing. You are my favorite author. Also, the only author that I know, personally. I love the picture of Sebastian. I also love his Mother!

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Kathy Izard's avatar

Beautiful essay Jackie--simultaneously enlightening, humorous and heartbreaking. LOVE seeing this gorgeous photo of Sebastian!!

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Elisabeth Adamo's avatar

Thanks for sharing this, Aunt Jackie. I am so grateful for all that you have shared about Sebastian, and even more grateful after reading this, knowing how hard it has been for you. I have loved getting to know my sweet, smart, handsome cousin in the memories you have shared, and I look forward to meeting him one day. Your grace and honesty in telling his story, and especially your enduring faith, have been such an inspiration to me. Much love and comfort, and continued healing to you, my beautiful auntie! Love, Elisabeth

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Jackie M Baker's avatar

Thank you Elisabeth for your beautiful words. They mean a lot to me

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David veltkamp's avatar

So beautifully written! Honestly… I have sat here trying to convey my thoughts into words but all I keep coming back to is that I miss Sebastian and it is so nice to read these and feel connected in some sort of way. I will continue to pray for your family and thank you for the words and the truth that you speak. The refreshing taste of someone being candid about there feelings and struggles is just so comforting!

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Jackie M Baker's avatar

Oh David, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the prayers. I hope my words will encourage others who lost someone. I'm glad you feel the connection. He loved you.

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