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Aoife's avatar

This is a sacred piece of writing and you're so generous to share so candidly, Gillian. Thinking of you and your family and wishing you all a bubble of love.

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Thank you ❤️

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Jayne Scott's avatar

The officiant’s act of kindness and moment of common sense at your wedding giving you and your Dad such joy is wonderful x

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Agree, will always be grateful to him! x

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Tess's avatar

Such a good read to start the day. I've just noticed it feels quite rare these days to read something just filled with goodness! Wishing your dad more r&r and some tomatoes

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Thanks for reading and fingers crossed for the tomatoes! x

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miss sophie's avatar

Thank you for such a lovely essay, Gillian. ♥️

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Thank you for reading! x

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Andrea Petkovic's avatar

BEAUTIFUL! ❤️

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Nadene's avatar

This is so lovely and poignant. When my own dad was ill I spent many a car journey with him to various appts. asking him questions all the while. I always felt lucky to take him on those journeys. Your extra time is a gift ❤️

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Love this. Such a gift x

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Alia's avatar

Beautiful article - best wishes on your dads recovery - mine had a big stroke earlier this year you’ve described this experience so accurately- the constant goodbye and the hope that he recovers enough so that I can share a few more special moments with him - I have so much to ask him still

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Gillian Orr's avatar

So sorry to hear that, I hope you get to ask him all you can x

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Kait Bennett's avatar

I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for the reminder to ask my dear dad a little more.

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Gillian Orr's avatar

A must! x

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

This post made me emotional, especially about your dad walking you down the aisle. I lost my Father in February and he was only 70 — although he did get to walk me down the aisle too. I hope you dad recovers. 🫶🏻 Thanks for sharing these beautiful memories.

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Gillian Orr's avatar

So sorry to hear that but I'm so glad you got to have your aisle moment. As someone who doesn't consider themself that traditional, it weirdly meant a lot to me. Sending love x

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

It’s such a lovely pic of the two of you. Your dress is gorgeous and you’re right that you can tell your dad is beaming and so proud. 🥰🥲

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Lib572's avatar

Lovely writing and best wishes for your dads recovery xxxx

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Gillian Orr's avatar

Thank you for reading x

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Belinda Gohra's avatar

Beautiful. Xx

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