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Thank you Steph for sharing your photos. Sheila was one of the first here to reach out to me and I cherish her kind spirit and spunk. I will remember her always as she touched so many. Always in our hearts. With heartfelt sympathy, Joanne

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Yes, Maryanne Dubois. I thought of her as well. She managed to go into New York City one year when she was not too sick for the Times Square celebration. I could not find the post, so it must be earlier than what is still here. She went to concerts with her daughter and got her son into college.

Here is another photo of Sheila. This time with Becky, Tiptoe, Tex The Tykerb Tiger and "the chicken" that Christine had found at another booth in the exhibit hall. This is also from 2009. Someone had tried to "take" Tiptoe and we had to put our mascots away.

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Uploaded with ImageShack.us Mom and me.

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Jen, You look so much like your Mom! Simply Beautiful! Your a lot like her also, Kind caring always ready to give of your self. I think you know your Mom is very proud of you!

Peace little Sis,

Your friend Nancy

Re: Missing Sheila.
 

Physically and spiritually, Sheila was beautiful. Her eyes especially.

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They say the eyes are the windows to your soul. My Mom was beautiful inside and out. I miss her soooo much!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAxOc...A7136F38211A7E

Sheila was featured in this video at 0:32 sec and again at 2:15.

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My brother gave me a DVD he made of our Mom. I will share it with you when I can figure out how to.

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Sorry I had to remove the link because my brother did not want it posted here. Sorry guys.

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Thanks for sharing this, Jen. My mom died at age 57, I was 37 and it was not cancer related. It was sudden and unexpected, she died one night in her sleep. I remember at some point in time, many years later, I realized that if my mom could have foreseen her whole life, including leaving us so early, she still would have gladly signed on the dotted line. She lived to marry, have children, a rich life with friends and good times. She saw her (5) grandchildren and both her daughters grow into lovely young women. I guess what I am trying to say, is after watching the photos, even with the struggles that Sheila had, she had so much love and blessing, I'm sure she would have also signed on the dotted line. All the best to you and your family - thanks for staying in touch with us.

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Flori, what a beautiful way to say it.

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Hi Little Sis, I am so bumed about not seeing the video of your Mom and yet I so get that your brother doesn't want to share! Gods blessings to you and your family. Peace my friend, Nancy

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Check your inbox Nancy. Love your little sis Jennifer :)