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Rebecca Holden's avatar

How lovely, Julie! I'm sorry you're missing them - but what a wonderful reminder of your time together. And you're looking forward to next time, right?

Lovely pic of the cousins together! ♥️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

yes! We are definitely looking to plan another visit together sooner than later. :) Thank you so much Rebecca.

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Wonderful precious memories

Even more remembered because you wrote them down!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Claudette, Yes I'm happy to write then down too. It's amazing what I forget if I don't. :)

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Clark Rose's avatar

Vermont was beyond all expectations. Two weeks felt like 24 hours of bliss. Truly blessed with a precious family!!!!! Cousins love rules. Soo much fun. Thanks for asking....!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh wonderful! I can relate to the 2 weeks feeling like 24 hours! It just goes so fast doesn't it. I'm happy to hear you had a lovely time.

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

Julie, you write the most beautiful poems!! Love this one as I miss my brother every day, along with my mom & dad!!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Faith, you are so kind! xoxo I sometimes wonder if my poems are truly poems? LOL I'm so happy it resonated with you and sending hugs your way.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Beautiful and true

Each word you write speaks volumes

Of infinite love....

Welcome back Julia. The lovely photo speaks for itself....Cousin Love! Priceless!!!!!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Clark! It's great to be back. :) I hope your time in Vermont has been amazing.

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KAREN V. BLOOM's avatar

This poem is so near and dear to my heart too. Such a beautiful memory of them all. Good bye are always so bittersweet.

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