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My new husband Brandon gently placed a hand on my shoulder. My father stood close behind, steadying me with quiet strength.<\/p>\n

A Letter from Beyond<\/h2>\n

I opened the envelope and began to read:<\/p>\n

\u201cDear Lila,
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It was signed by\u00a0my mother<\/strong>, who had passed away when I was fifteen.<\/p>\n

Treasures from the Past<\/h2>\n

Inside the coffin were pieces of my childhood:<\/p>\n

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My new husband Brandon gently placed a hand on my shoulder. My father stood close behind, steadying me with quiet strength. A Letter from Beyond I opened the envelope and began to read: \u201cDear Lila, If you\u2019re reading this, your wedding day has finally come. I\u2019m so proud of you. I\u2019m sorry I can\u2019t be…<\/p>\n

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