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Iris's Chapter

The Gift of a Hug

told by Helen Bush

A poem reflects on the pleasure of receiving and giving hugs and their ability to convey love, encouragement, congratulations, and care.

In the family's own words

As I go through life, I’ve come to believe A hug is wonderful thing to receive. And I’m also learning the longer I live, That a hug is a marvelous thing to give. Love, encouragement, congratulations, “I care.” These are a few of the thoughts you can share. Whatever emotions you want to convey, It can probably be done with a hug today.

—Helen Bush

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Iris's Chapter, told by Iris Lee Guild Retzlaff

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