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Jan’s Still With Me Now
It is a new day, month, and New Year today. Although the love of my life is not physically with me, Jan’s spirit is still with me and always will be.
My soul was buried with her, and I still have part of her soul.
Since Jan died eight months ago, I have learned to do everything as I have no one to share life’s burdens with.
Time does not stop for anyone. The only way I can move forward is with her by my side.
She’s still with me now, and our love will never die.
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