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Betty Marmalade's avatar

I realise this was almost a prophecy because the night after Mum died the aurora borealis was seen all over the northern hemisphere "This evening’s sunset will contain her, her energy and her light, and the days and nights from now on as she becomes one with the universe, creating beautiful gardens in the sky." Magic is real.

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Andi Alexander's avatar

Sending you and your most remarkable family so much love.

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Betty Marmalade's avatar

Thank you so much Andi.

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Chris J. Rice's avatar

Your mother nourished you that is plainly true and taught you to nourish yourself and others. What more can we ask of our mother. Yours is so beautiful to me in the bits of her story you share here and the more I hope one day will come.

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Betty Marmalade's avatar

This really resonated for me, especially coming from you. Thank you.

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K.J. Page's avatar

What a wonderful tribute - suffused with that glorious sunset - honouring your loss xx

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Betty Marmalade's avatar

Thank you so much Katherine.

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Rori Alexander's avatar

She has become one of God's most sacred Angels to watch over you and yours. Her light will shine forever.💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Betty Marmalade's avatar

Yes, but causing ructions already I am sure, challenging the patriarchy up there i am sure!

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Rob Wicks's avatar

Beautiful

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Lily's avatar

Sending so much love. ❤️

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Fiona Beckett's avatar

What an incredibly moving tribute and such a great loss for you to bear. Thinking of you all xx

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Betty Marmalade's avatar

Thanks so much Fiona. x

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Heidi Alexander's avatar

No words, Liz. Except big hugs, laced with lots of love and admiration. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂🫂

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Andrew Haughton's avatar

Thanks, Lizzie.That's a lovely piece of writing really wonderful.xxx

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Laurel Kovacs's avatar

I just found your substack and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I only recently learned of your mother’s death and am spending the summer re-reading many of her old books. Her impact on me, including on my religious conversion, has been extremely profound. Your words about her and giving us a glimpse of these moments mean so much.

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