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Meredith Kamo's avatar

Thank you for this piece about my sister. You really got her and so beautifully articulated the essence that made her such a light in this world. She is so missed. I cannot tell you what this tribute to her means to me. I will forever cherish your words. Sending you all the very best.

Inga Seppala's avatar

Oh, Meredith, I'm so glad you felt the piece reflected the grace, joy and beauty of Alyson. She was such a light in the world. My heart truly goes out to you and your family. I know the holidays after losing a loved one can be rough. Sending you love and peace.

Katie Andrews's avatar

I was one of those 4 girls in the 90s, arms slung casually without a care in the world and I have to say, this is exactly what Alyson was like. I felt lucky to reconnect with her as an adult and can say she hadn’t changed at all. Thank you for writing this.

Inga Seppala's avatar

Katie, this stopped me in my tracks. Thank you for sharing this and for reading the piece. I’ve been meaning to write back for weeks and just couldn’t find the right way in. It means so much that you felt it rang true.

Michael Shafrir's avatar

Inga, this is Michael, Alyson’s husband. I found your post from another of Alyson’s friends who shared it on FB. Thank you for writing this. It captured her so clearly and she would’ve loved it.

Inga Seppala's avatar

Michael, thank you so much for this. I’ve come back to your comment many times and just didn’t have the words yet. Knowing the piece found its way to you. And that you felt it captured her means more than I can say. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I hope you’ve been surrounded by the kind of love Alyson gave so freely.