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Zanni Louise Arnot's avatar

Oh Rachelle! This is so tender and heartbreaking. I’m so so sorry to hear about your sister 😢 What a beautiful thing, growing sunflowers together 🌻 xxx

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thanks, Zanni. I imagine you can relate to feeling far from home. I appreciate your sunshine on my sunflower. :-)

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Kerry Graham's avatar

Uuuuuuugh, I am SO sorry. I'm also a grieving sister--my younger brother died in a car accident in 2021. I'm glad you're sharing some of your and your family's experience. Sunflowers are my favorites, so I selfishly appreciated that part of the story a lot.

I hope you're hanging in during this anniversary-time.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thank you for sharing. 🌻🌻🌻

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Robert James Russell's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss, for all of this pain. Thank you for sharing--I agree, sharing is honoring.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thanks. It starts as a means to process and (I hoped) would result in a cathartic piece that could be helpful to others. Just out here making stuff.

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Paula Borchardt's avatar

This was so beautifully written and drawn. Thank you for sharing.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thank you, Paula. 🌻

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Artist Jerry Bennett's avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I have a similar story I have considered telling, and this is encouraging me to take those steps.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

I’m so touched to hear that! I remember that you reached out to tell me that you also lost a sibling. I feel for you and would like to be there for you. Let me know if you want to share any early drafts or ideas - if you need a crit partner or sounding board.

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Artist Jerry Bennett's avatar

(I had forgotten if I had shared with you.) :)

That is incredibly thoughtful of you and would be fantastic. That encourages me all the more to develop it further with your support. THANK YOU.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

🌻🌻

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Xephyr Burton's avatar

You are so good at telling stories, even hard ones.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Ah, bless. Thank for your kindness.

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Betje's avatar

I’m so sorry this happened. How wonderful that the flowers helps you connect over your grief despite the distance. Big hugs to you.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

🌻❤️

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Dean Haspiel's avatar

Thank you.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thank you for sharing!

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Judy McGuire's avatar

I'm so sorry for your unimaginable loss. This is gorgeous and I know it must've been hard to do, but this is your story too. xo

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thanks for saying that.

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JP's avatar

Some losses are beyond words, and some hearts are too precious to be taken from this world. While I cannot fathom the depth of your pain, please know that your sister's memory matters, your grief matters, and you don't walk this path alone.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thank you. 🌻

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Margreet de Heer's avatar

What a horrible and tragic event to deal with. And what a beautiful idea, those sunflowers. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thanks for your kind words.

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Marcel van Driel's avatar

Hugs my dear Rachelle …

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

🤗🌻

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Monica 💋 Gallagher's avatar

I'm so sorry Rachelle, what a nightmare. This is such a beautiful comic and a tribute.

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Rachelle Meyer's avatar

Thank you! 🌻

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