ID: 5870
Publication Date: 1998-02-02
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver (Signed Copies)  
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Description: Talking seriously about Grandma Marian's illness, raining, Elly, Grandpa Jim
Caption: I Couldn't Find The Words
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ID: 5871
Publication Date: 1998-02-03
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Caring for Grandma Marian at home, talking in the car about heart problems, Elly, Grandpa Jim
Caption: Strange ... I Thought I Wasn't Doing Enough
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ID: 5872
Publication Date: 1998-02-04
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Description: Talking to Grandma Marian, appears very frail but is glad to see Elly because she's been worried about Grandpa Jim
Caption: ... I'm Worried About Your Father
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ID: 5873
Publication Date: 1998-02-05
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Description: Elly talks to Grandma Marian's doctor and informs Grandpa Jim that she will be going to the hospital in the morning, giving orders
Caption: What's Funny? You Used To Take Orders From Me!
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ID: 5874
Publication Date: 1998-02-06
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Description: Ambulance attendants arrive and transfer Grandma Marian to the hospital, complimenting them by saying they are strong and handsome, Elly
Caption: I've Always Wanted To Make Passes At Handsome Young Men ... And Now I'm Finally Free To Do So!!
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ID: 5875
Publication Date: 1998-02-07
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Description: Making the bed after Grandma Marian is taken to the hospital, Grandpa Jim, Elly
Caption: ... It's Still Warm
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ID: 5879
Publication Date: 1998-02-12
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Michael gets a phone call telling him Grandma Marian is in the hospital again, coffee, Weed
Caption: Why Is It That Something You've Been Expecting For A Long Time ... Always Comes As A Surprise?
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ID: 5880
Publication Date: 1998-02-13
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver (Signed Copies)  
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Description: Taking a walk while Grandma Marian is in the hospital, talking seriously about life going on, Grandpa Jim, Elly
Caption: Even Though My World Is Standing Still
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ID: 5881
Publication Date: 1998-02-14
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Description: Taking a walk while Grandma Marian is in the hospital, talking seriously about life, calling Phil, getting together on special occasions Grandpa Jim, Elly
Caption: And I'd Hoped We Could Have Put This One Off For A Few More Years
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ID: 5884
Publication Date: 1998-02-18
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Uncle Phil calls to say he is going to Vancouver, Grandma Marian is gravely ill, not telling April but she knows what's going on, John, Elizabeth
Caption: They Always Think I Won't Understand
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ID: 5885
Publication Date: 1998-02-19
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Bringing Phil to see Grandma Marian in the hospital, sense of humour, concerned about clothes, Elly, Grandpa Jim
Caption: Here I Am, Preparing To Meet My Maker, Jim ... And I'm Worried I'll Have Nothing To Wear
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ID: 5886
Publication Date: 1998-02-20
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Description: Phil visits Grandma Marian in the hospital, apologizes that he had to take time off work, inconvenience, Grandpa Jim
Caption: Sorry? What For?! Well ... I Chose A Rather Inconvenient Time To Go
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ID: 5887
Publication Date: 1998-02-21
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Talking about dying, making jokes, courage of Grandma Marian, Elly, Phil
Caption: Courage
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ID: 5891
Publication Date: 1998-02-26
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver (Signed Copies)  
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Description: Taking shifts watching over Grandma Marian at the hospital, Elly phones home, Phil
Caption: How Many Times Did You Sit Like This, And Watch Over Me?
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ID: 5892
Publication Date: 1998-02-27
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Taking turns watching over Grandma Marian at the hospital, every time she wakes up she sees a new face and expects it to be Saint Peter, Elly, Grandpa Jim, Phil
Caption: ... And I Keep Expecting It To Be Saint Peter
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ID: 5893
Publication Date: 1998-02-28
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Description: Grandma Marian promises to look after Elly's children when she gets to heaven
Caption: One Thing About My Mother Is .... She Always Keeps Her Promises
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ID: 3137
Publication Date: 1998-03-02
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Hospitals, watching over Grandma Marian, Uncle Phil, Elly, Muslim, head scarf, hijab, khimar.
Caption: You Know You've Spent Too Much Time In A Hospital, When The Food Tastes Good, You Can Give Directions, And People Think You Work Here
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ID: 3138
Publication Date: 1998-03-03
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Watching the sunrise through the windows, perspective, Grandpa Jim, Elly, being up all night.
Caption: ... Makes You Realize That The World Doesn't Revolve Around Us
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ID: 3139
Publication Date: 1998-03-04
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Grandma Marian passes away, Grandpa Jim, Elly, Elizabeth, April senses Marian's presence.
Caption: I Don't Know ... She Just Feels Closer, That's All
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ID: 3140
Publication Date: 1998-03-05
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: The story of Grandma Marian's wedding ring, Elly, Grandpa Jim, Marian dies.
Caption: But, When He Put It On Her Finger - It Was Priceless
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ID: 3141
Publication Date: 1998-03-06
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Grandma Marian's wedding ring, Grandpa Jim, Elly, Michael, John, Elizabeth, April, Uncle Phil
Caption: And, Dad Said She Wasn't Going To Take It Off Now
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ID: 3142
Publication Date: 1998-03-07
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Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
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Description: Visiting the sea wall and lighthouse, living without Grandma Marian, Grandpa Jim, Elly, Phil
Caption: He Left Us At The Lighthouse ... And Walked Alone
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ID: 3149
Publication Date: 1998-03-17
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Description: Sympathy cards and flowers, returning home, Elly asks Grandpa Jim to come back to Ontario with her.
Caption: And ... I Want You To Come With Me
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