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Smile Brigade

On Dad’s 75th, instead of singing, we recited cadence. On the video from 9 years prior, Dad points out Mom’s huge smile and I point out his. I see his family line all likewise grinning, joining in the smile brigade from heaven’s open window.

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Date: 2/26/2022 3:13:00 AM
So sweet, I love how you always try and make your dad happy, by remembering your mom as she was and bringing her forth with memories of her and a brigade of others with smiles, like a rainbow has appeared. Beautiful poem . Love and hugs Jennifer.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2022 5:18:00 AM
Thank you, Jennifer. Was a big loss. xoxo
Date: 2/25/2022 8:14:00 PM
Ah, what a marvelous time. I am so glad you celebrated this way Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2022 5:19:00 AM
Thank you, Caren! We had a few great parties. You look back and see the happiness that lit up my parents’ faces. xoxo
Date: 2/25/2022 1:31:00 PM
Kim, I enjoyed your poem of the memory of your family. Blessings~ Debra
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2022 1:44:00 PM
Thank you, Debra!
Date: 2/25/2022 12:37:00 PM
A memory to cherish, for sure! On the count of 10 (years) next year...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2022 1:45:00 PM
Now I see my Dad’s smile! I live for it.
Date: 2/25/2022 12:09:00 PM
a smile has the power to heal, so does a kind word . What a lasting legacy Kim :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2022 12:18:00 PM
Thank you, Rose! I am astonished at the love of my parents. You don’t see as much until one is gone. Thank you so much!
Date: 2/25/2022 11:58:00 AM
Hello Kim, I can vison this scene. Hugs.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/1/2022 4:14:00 PM
Hello Kim, you are welcme. . Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2022 12:18:00 PM
Thanks, Darlene!

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