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LaDonna Diaz's avatar

Wow…sad, but so beautifully written.

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Randy Osborne's avatar

Thanks, LaDonna. This one's been sitting for a while.

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Joan Stommen's avatar

Wow…beautiful writing Randy! A sad tale/true? of your distant father, and how you’ve managed to connect with him, bridge that distance while carrying him home! Very sweet and tender piece. 🙂🫶

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Randy Osborne's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Joan! Yes, the story is nonfiction, part of my (still unpublished) book.

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Ann Duncan's avatar

Tragic and beautiful. Always an honor to read your stories.

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Randy Osborne's avatar

Thanks, Ann. A privilege for me to have you as a reader!

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Brady Huggett's avatar

Loved this, always will. I think of it often.

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Randy Osborne's avatar

Thank you sir. So nice to find a perfect Substack home for her.

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Joyce's avatar

We arrived but have no internet or phone. Love you and see you tomorrow ❤️

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