What a beautiful, tribute. My husband's brother died of AIDs, it was absolutely horrible, such a wonderful person, first his partner died then 7 years later he left us, taking a piece of our hearts.
Your recollections of your childhood, years spent with your brother, and your writing style is just so touching, beautiful and comical in regards to your dolls.
When I was a kid, Barbie and her friends, Midge, Skipper, Ken, etc. went everywhere, and they had all the things to do so, the Barbie boat, car, dream house, you name it.
Your recollection of your dolls, made me smile.
The colourful, descriptions of autumn, and the times, I just loved, as I love autumn.
I am so sorry for your loss, at the same time it is a wonderful thing to have fond memories of our loved ones who have passed on. I always feel to remember one that has passed on is like keeping them alive in a different form, something very precious.
I just loved your heartwarming tribute, what a lucky guy to have a terrific sister like you.

DE

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