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In seeing your post I was reminded that my dearly loved Nana was the last (nee) Delaney in our line also. She passed in 1990 at the age of 91 but was so full of stories of growing up in Australia’s early days. I still miss her so my sympathies go out to you .
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My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your Mum. I’m thinking of you through this difficult time. I hope all your wonderful memories sustain you.
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Frances,
So sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Best wishes
Nicola
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Thank you so much, Nicola.
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Frances, I was so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your Mum. Kind thoughts being sent your way from this genie down under. Your bond with your Mum sounds like an incredibly special one.
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Maria, thank you for your kind words and your thoughts. It was my Mum who got me started on my own genie journey down under and it was wonderful exploring our family’s past together.
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Heartfelt hugs of comfort, Frances… may you always be wrapped in the quilt of memories that you and your beloved mother pieced together. Take the time to be kind to yourself, for you never really say goodbye, just au revoir… My mother passed away 30 years ago and I still think of her every day… secure in her undying love.
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Thank you so much. We never really lose someone we love while we remember them, and that brings me comfort today. You put it so beautifully.
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Blessings to you and your family, and especially to you for giving her that gift of writing a book together. My mother so enjoyed the days that we spent putting together a book of the houses in which she lived as a child, so I can only imagine the joy that you brought to your mother in writing a book together. Again, blessings.
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Thank you, Joan. It means so much to me that we did that together and that her passion for family history was passed on to me. I can see you understand that shared bond of making our mothers’ past come to life. It is a huge comfort to me now.
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I am so very sorry to hear of your sad loss. You & your family are in my thoughts. Best wishes Julie
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Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers, Julie. It’s a great comfort.
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So sorry to hear this news, just as I have been so much enjoying the book you both wrote. An amazing memorial for her. My thoughts are with you.
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Anne, it’s a great comfort that we had that to share. She always wanted to write a book and finally we did it! As you say, a memorial to a wonderful woman
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Sad news, sorry for your loss. Love to all from Australia xxx
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Thank you, Sandra. She loved Australia so much and still had many friends there, as well as our big family.
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my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers.
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My very sincere condolences on the loss of your Mum Frances. We always know it will be hard to say goodbye to our Mums but we never realize just how heart-wrenching it is. I lost my Mum only 3 months ago on April 23rd. Mums are special. Sending hugs your way.
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Thank you, Kerryn. I’m sorry to hear of your loss as well. I was lucky to have an amazing mum. Your kind, understanding words are a great help. It hasn’t really sunk in yet, to be honest. Hugs to you, too.
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I am so sorry for your/our great loss. May your heart become full of all the happy memories over the hard days ahead, and peace fill your family home. I am sure that she has a lasting and proud legacy in her daughter. GOD BLESS!
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Thank you, Michael. She was so pleased to see your photo of Sarah’s grave. You gave her something special. The good memories are going to be such a help.
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