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I’m sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you were able to be there with her. Thank you for sharing Ma with us. May her memory be a blessing.

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What a beautiful tribute to your mom. You did justice to the writing genes you said you got from her. My deepest sympathies on her loss - it is one like no other. Your best tribute to her will be to lead a life she would be proud of, and you are well on your way. You make a difference in helping others understand how the world is working. May her memory be a blessing.

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Oh.... I'm so, so sorry. And so grateful for your beautiful eulogy.

My parents died over a decade ago. In a very real sense, they never leave you.

Love and grace to you and your family, now and in all the years ahead.

The best grieving advice I ever got was to feel what you feel when you feel it, and accept it. It's nothing resembling a linear process.

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What a delightful tribute! Thanks for sharing. You made me wish I’d known her.

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Sincere condolences on Ma’s entry into a new realm. Good to know you were with her to see her off; may she be on another wonderful adventure.

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What a beautiful tribute! I would expect nothing less from you. You brought Ma into our lives, and I, like many others, have felt like I knew her - just as I feel I know you. Of course, both are known to me only through your marvelous words. Thus the power of language when used by a master. All the best to you and your loved ones, Jay. May Ma's indomitable spirit imparted to you keep you all healthy and connected to her, to each other, to all of us, and to the universe.

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Jay, I've appreciated your work more than I can express over these past couple of years. Thank you for also trusting us enough to share your personal life.

Stay strong brother. MA is proud.

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What a lovely tribute to your mother. You can see the love and warmth in her smile. Condolences to you and your family.

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My condolences, Jay. Holding you and your family in light.

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this is heartbreaking. Sending you so much love. I am sure your Ma knew how cherished she was. xx

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Oh, I'm so sorry for the loss your beautiful Ma. She was a shining example of the quintessential mom. She may visit from time to time from across the veil. A mom's love is eternal...as is her children's love for her. Sending blessings and peace.

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sending you strength and love during this time. she was a force in this world and i’m glad to have seen her, if only briefly, from your eyes. 🤍

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Speaking from the universal sisterhood of motherhood, your moving tribute to Ma and her love is what a mother yearns for. To know our children will carry it forward with them after we’re gone. To be called upon in moments of need. A mother’s love, not so plain and certainly never simple, is there always.♥️

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My darlin' daughter suggested I subscribe to your newsletter and so I did. I am so glad that I followed her advice. My graditude to you for the opportunity to read such astude opinions and analyses. My sympathy upon your loss. Thank you in advance for the articles yet to be written. May your readers' concerns cushion your grief.

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It’s very hard to lose your mom. I am very sorry for your loss. She would be very happy and proud of your column about how remarkable she was! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her! ❤️

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This is a beautifully written tribute. Ma's eternal spirit must be riding a motorcycle and smiling.

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