I received a knock on the door from the mail lady. I had been spending a lot of time in Al’s room today getting so many things separated.
The mail lady had a large envelope for me. I didn’t remember ordering anything and didn’t recognize the sender.
I sat down and opened it up. Reading the introductory letter I started to sob. Here I was, in cleaning and sorting his belongings and here is a book I am opening up about Al.
Six businesses that knew Al, my brother very well, including the infamous Zales Pharmacy had pooled their monies together and had this book made for me in honor of Al.
I am just overwhelmed and proud. Oh my heart is aching bad as it has been since yesterday when I went to the cemetery to see him and mom and dad.
How beautiful this book is. Places to mark things from the funeral and things that I never want to forget about Al.
The tears are coming too fast now and I can’t see the print easily, so I am going to go. I just wanted to share with you my gift.
Who I am 
That was so kind of them, I’m certain you would cherish this book!
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Yes, Seyi, I will for all times
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OMG … what a truly wonderful thing for them to do. I know it is a PR stunt, but it works. It means that someone there has feelings and knows what grief is like. It’s incredible.
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Thanks, I cried big time but from joy of someone remembering him. Hugs
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I can imagine. Something to treasure forever
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Oh, Terry, this is such a precious gift. I would cry to. Big hugs 🙂
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It was such a surprise. I will cherish it
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How very thoughtful! (sending hugs)
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It was a wonderful surprise
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A priceless & thoughtful gesture. Bless their hearts.
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I will always treasure it
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I thought it was the book you wrote about Al but now I know were it came from that was so nice of them to do that I know you will cherish that for ever God Bless
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Hi Peggy. I am still writing on Al’s book. The book I received today means so much to me. Lunch soon or breakfast?
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What an incredibly beautiful thing for them to do! I’m so touched that they did this, and that they did it without letting you know about it before-hand. The perfect thing, at the perfect time.
Sometimes people will do things which restore your faith. I’m so thrilled that they did this for you Terry. You needed it more than they will every know. God bless, my friend. x
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Thank you my friend. It couldn’t have come at a better moment. It means so much to me to have this
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What a thoughtful gift and one I know you’ll cherish, Terry!
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Yes, I surely will. It was such a nice surprise Brian
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What a beautiful thing for them to do Your brother was remarkable person , and loved greatly for them to make such a beautiful keep sake .
I hopeI can be that kid of person God bless
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I was lucky to have a brother all loved. He was a social butterfly. Everyone knew him
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