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07/08/25
July 8, 2025
Happy 43rd Birthday Eric, I love you so..............Mom XOXOXO
July 4, 2025
June 24, 2025
Hi honey, Addison turned 15 yesterday, you would be very proud of her, here's a picture to show you how beautiful she is........Love you, Mom XOXOXO
Our Michigan Trip 2025
June 21, 2025
Hey honey, last month when we chatted Bob and I were in Washington DC, now this month we are in Michigan!!! We are constantly on the move and having the time of our lives!!! We got here on Thursday, it was Juneteenth, which wasn't even a holiday when you were here! It's to celebrate the emancipation of slaves, it became a holiday a few years ago and it means I get another Bank holiday, hooray!!! Anyway, we got here Thursday and are leaving tomorrow at lunchtime. Between taking care of our house in Cheektowaga and taking care of the permanent site we bought at Allegany Mountain Resort, we are constantly doing something, so this was a really nice getaway.........four days with nothing to do but relax. We are staying at Harborton RV Resort and it's a nice little place, there is a lot of stuff for kids to do, swimming, activities, mini golf, go karts, arcade, basketball and volleyball. The thing that is really nice and I like to see it is there are a ton of kids riding bikes and scooters, so it's nice that they aren't all on their phones and tablets, lol. In two weeks we are going to Triple R with Jenn for two days and Kristin for two days, we have a ton of stuff planned and the summer is already flying by. I love you, my baby boy, you would love doing this with us, I wish you could be part of it, but you are always with us in our hearts. Until our next chat, I love you so. All my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
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06/15/2025
June 15, 2025
You were the best Daddy and your kids turned out amazing..........love you and miss you, Mom XOXOXO
May 21, 2025
Hi Eric,
I'm writing this from our RV, we are in Washington DC, we just got here about an hour ago and we're finally all set up. We are staying here for two days and then heading to Harper's Ferry WV until Monday, and then we are heading home. I love you and really miss you when we do stuff like this, you would have enjoyed this so much, but you're in a better, happier place and we'll be together again someday, so until that time, I'm sending you lots of love, hugs and kisses. Mom XOXOXO
Buffalo News 04/21/25
April 21, 2025
Hey honey, I can't believe you have been gone for 12 years, sometimes it seems like one or two and other times it seems like 100. I know you are at peace, you are happy, and smiling that beautiful smile all the time, so I am OK. I also know that you will be waiting for me with the world's biggest hug, and I look forward to that day........sometimes when I get really down, I can hear you saying that you love me and then I'm OK. It's a yucky, rainy day, but I know April showers bring May flowers, and I'm looking forward to your birthday lily opening up. Fly high today with your sister and the angels, and welcome the Pope, who passed away on this same day. I love you my beautiful baby boy.......Mom XOXOXO
P.S. Watch over us on our upcoming trip, I'm taking you with me in my heart
Robert Dobiesz
April 21, 2025
Hi eric you have been gone so long and yet I still hear your voice.We have gone throw alot together some ups and downs but I miss you everyday an d, am always very proud of you. You would be so proud of dylan boy did he grows up to be avery good young man.I know mom misses you very much and always says you will meet her in heaven. I really believe you will.Say hi to God and melissa for me okay.Until we meet again I love you and you always will be my proud son.
04/20/2025
April 20, 2025
Jennifer Ness
March 22, 2025
Hey E,
Its your sister Jennifer. Just have been thinking about you more than usual because April is approaching. Emersyn said something today in the car and it made me cry. We were leaving billy bees and I was explaining to her what Easter was and how its about Jesus etc and she said "mommy where does Jesus live" and I said in Heaven and in our hearts ans she said " my friend from school said her grandma lives in heaven " and I said "yes, remember mommys brother and your Uncle Eric lives in heaven too" and she said " mommy I want to go to heaven to meet Jesus and see Uncle Eric again, I miss him so much" she said " how do I go there?" And I just said " someday we all go there baby and will see him again , someday" and she goes " SUNDAY! I get to see Uncle Eric tomorrow " and it broke my heart but also make me smile, I said no honey, I said someday .. not sunday. It always startles me when she talks to me like she has met you before bc I believe in my heart she met you before she ever met me. I just love you and miss you so much. Ill see you.. but not too soon.
Love you more,
Jennifer
March 21, 2025
Hi Honey, it's already March 21st and spring is in the air!!!! Not a whole lot to report for this month, but had to stop by and say hi to my baby boy. Yesterday, I was in our family room watching the pictures go by on the Skylight picture frame Mark gave us for Christmas and all of a sudden, your picture popped up from Sara M's wedding and I felt like you were saying Hi Mom, I love you. It was the strangest thing, I didn't know that picture was coming up (there are 100's of them) and when it did, I felt you there with me. People would probably say that I'm nuts, but I don't really care about that. Bob and I both had bloodwork yesterday for our annual physicals coming up next week and all the results were really good for two older people, lol. Glad that went well. Tomorrow, we are going to watch Mason play in a basketball tournament, that kid is getting so big and grown up and then Sunday night, we're taking your boy out to dinner at Russell's to celebrate his early graduation from High School. Sara is having a grad party for him over the summer, but we wanted to do something special before that, so I'll post a picture from that. He's a great guy, Eric, you would be beyond proud of him.........and sometimes when he's talking or making a gesture, it is all you.........Sara says the same thing. I love you my beautiful baby boy and I miss you always and think about you constantly. Stay with me and keep giving me those little signs, they keep me going. Until we chat next month, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
February 21, 2025
So, as you know, yesterday your boy turned 18...........I can't begin to explain to you what a great guy he turned out to be and what a fantastic job Sara did with him. You knew she would, she was the love of your life and you should we would take care of your little boy. You missed most of it Eric, and because of that, my heart breaks for all of us, especially Dylan. Here was Sara's message to him on FB yesterday, it made me cry...........I love them both very much, and I love and miss you always. Until we talk again next month, here's her message. Love, Mom XOXOXO
Dylan,
You made it, Buddy! Happy 18th birthday! Do you feel any different than u did yesterday? Maybe u should. Today marks the day that u can legally vote (Please do so deliberately and carefully), enter into binding contracts (Beware of unnecessary debt... which pretty much means any and all debt), and fight and die for your country (Let's hope it never comes to that). Since this is such a momentous occasion, I thought I would write u a message. Today is both a wonderful and miserable day for me. I've found myself undecided between celebrating having successfully birthed, raised, taught, nurtured, and released out into the world a productive and thoughtful member of society...and getting lost in a bottle of wine, because my baby boy is all grown up.
Parenting you has been the ride of a lifetime. I wouldn't trade it or give up a second l've spent with u, worrying about u, loving u, arguing with u. It's been 18 years of pure emotion: love, joy, worry, anger, frustration, terror. Sometimes the emotion isn't even mine, but yours. When you're excited, happy or, worse, heartbroken, I feel those things, too. U are my first-born and I want great things for u. You are love and all things good in my heart. Of everything in my life that I might have, could have or should have done differently, there's one thing l'd never change, and that's having you for a son... If I didn't always find a way to say it, I hope I always showed it.
You are not just a young man, but a kind, thoughtful, and determined individual. I am confident that you were born to lead and I can't wait to see what you do with your immense talent and unlimited potential.
You have a bright future ahead, and I know you'll chase your dreams with the same tenacity you've shown throughout your life.
Remember, even as you spread your wings and fly, my love will always be your anchor.
Never hesitate to reach out, to share your joys and your struggles. I'll always be here, your biggest cheerleader, your confidant, and your mom. Please know that I love you with all of my heart and will always be here for you, no matter what. My relationship with you is one of my most prized possessions.
Your number 1 fan always
Love, Mom
February 14, 2025
Love you very much...........Mom
January 21, 2025
Hi honey, well, alot has happened since I posted on Friday........the Bills beat the Baltimore Ravens and are headed to the championship game in KC against the Chiefs. It was a nail biter, they won 27 - 25 and I honestly thought I was going to get sick, it was so nerve-wracking, lol. But they pulled it off and hopefully beat the Chiefs and head to New Orleans to the Super Bowl, any extra prayers you have, we'll take them. Also, yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Donald Trump became the President once again. Bob and I watched the whole day and it was a very emotional experience. He has a lot of great ideas for turning this country around, let's just hope he can get it done without too much aggravation. I'm very hopeful. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Saturday night we went to the Bandits game and saw Tiara (Dylan's girl) cheering. She did an amazing job, she's an extraordinary dancer and you would absolutely love her. Also, Sunday afternoon, Jenn and Tom brought the girls over and they are so sweet, they always brighten our day.
Ok, I think I remembered everything, like I said, it's been a crazy few days, but lots of fun and exciting things happening. I'm off today, but back to work tomorrow. I may have to stay home because it's snowing like crazy outside and they are traffic bans and warnings all over western NY, you remember how that used to be I'm sure. I love you very much my beautiful baby boy and I'm sending all my love to Heaven. Until we chat again, love you very much, Mom XOXOXO
Dylan 01/17/25
January 18, 2025
Hey honey, I know I'm a couple of days early, but I had to share this picture with you. Yesterday was Dylan's last day of high school and this is the picture Sara posted on Facebook.
Eric, I can't even begin to explain how proud you would be of him, Sara has done an amazing job and he is the most caring, polite, compassionate guy, very much like his Dad. He did fantastic all through school and I just can't say enough about him. He has a beautiful girlfriend, we just love her and they are the nicest couple. I know you have always watched over him, but I wish you were here to shake his hand, hug him and tell him how proud you are and that he's the best son you could have ever had. He didn't deserve to lose you and it kills me sometimes, especially on occasions like this, it just breaks my heart for him and you too. I love you, my crazy boy, thank you for giving us Dylan, I see so much of you in him, he was your greatest acccomplishment. I love you Eric, Mom XOXOXO
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year honey.........Love, Mom XOXOXO
December 25, 2024
Cookie Decorating<br /> 12/21/24
December 22, 2024
Cookie Decorating<br /> 12/21/24
December 21, 2024
Here’s some pictures from today honey, love youMom
December 21, 2024
Hi honey, it’s been a busy day but I didn’t forget it’s the 21st! Mason, Camryn, Kaiden, Emmy and Everly came over this afternoon and helped us decorate our cutouts, it was crazy but a lot of fun. I think we have started a new tradition, you would love it!!! I was talking about when we did cutouts on Pleasantview and you dropped the bottle of silver balls and they bounced all over the place. I found them for years every time I moved furniture, lol. Those are great memories of me and my boy! I love you Eric and always miss you more at this time of the year because Christmas was such a special time of year for you. I promise your kids will have a great time, Dylan will be over on Xmas
Eve and we are taking Addison out for breakfast tomorrow morning to give her her gifts. I know you will be with us. Oh, and I almost forgot, Mark is flying home tomorrow and staying for a week, I can’t wait to see him. He’s doing good down there and working hard.
PK, I have to get going, I love you so much Eric. Talk again on ChristmasLove you, Mom XOXOXO
11/28/24
November 28, 2024
Love you XOXOXO
November 21, 2024
Hi Honey, well, it's November 21st and Thanksgiving is a week from today, it's really late this year. I made Mark a turkey dinner on Sunday before he headed to Florida for the winter. Watch over him while he is there and keep him safe. I know he's a grown man, but he can always use some extra brotherly love! I have my Christmas shopping all done except for one more thing for your sister. Oh, how you loved Christmas, you would get so excited shopping, wrapping and watching everyone open up their presents. I remember you used to send me pictures of everyone's piles of presents, you were such a great Dad and your kids were blessed to have you. Dylan and Addison are doing good, I'll see them both over the holidays and just so you know, Dylan still gets dressed up on Christmas Eve, just like his Daddy did. I love you Eric and I wish more than anything I could give you one more Christmas hug, but I know that's not possible right now, so until we are together again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Mom
October 21, 2024
Our New Summer Place
October 21, 2024
Hi Honey, well we did it, as you know!!! Here's the first thing we put up when we were moving in..........it makes me feel like you are there with us, which I know you are. Last weekend on the 12th, we did trick or treating at AMR and Kristin and Jenn and Tom brought their kids up and we had such a great time. The weather was beautiful and we just had the best day. The next two days it rained non-stop, so we really got lucky. We have everything all packed up until next spring and I can't wait to get back up there again. Eric, you would have loved it so much, it is so relaxing and would have been a great place for you to go and get some peace. But you are in an even better place and I know you are always with me, so we'll be OK. This past weekend was Emersyn's 5th birthday, I can't believe she is already in kindergarten, I don't know where the time flies. Jenn had her family party at our house and Emmy had so much fun, she is head over heels in love with Dylan and she follows him around and hangs on his every word. She opened up his present and said Mom, how did he know I wanted this and Jenn said, I don't know and Emmy sighed and said, he just knows me so well!!! LOL, it was the cutest thing, you would love her.
OK, I have to get going, I'm at work and have a meeting, but I had to say hello to my Baby boy. Until we chat again Eric, all my love to Heaven...........Mom XOXOXO
P.S. I'll post a picture of Emmy from her party :)
September 27, 2024
Hey you, thank you for all you've done for me and Bob the last few days, I know you were rooting for us, and it finally happened. I would give anything for you to be here celebrating with us, I love you so much my baby boy and I know, I feel you with me and it makes my heart smile, thank you Eric.......All my love to Heaven and to you, Mom XOXOXO
AFSP Walk <br /> September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024
HI Honey, today was the Annual AFSP Walk, we had a great turn out, I attached a picture of this years team.......Dylan and Addison were there, Sara, Tiara, Mark, Ashley, Jenn, Tom and the Girls and my friends from work, Mike, Scott, Tina and Kathy. It was a beautiful day and we had a really nice time, we raised over $2000 again, it's amazing how much you were loved!!! I love you and this day always wipes me out emotionally, but it's another one down in the books and hopefully we have helped other people, I know you would want that. I love you my beautiful baby boy, going to go lay down for a little nap, but had to share the picture with you first. Until we talk in October, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Jellystone 2024
August 21, 2024
Hi honey, can't believe it's already August 21st and summer will be over before we know it. We are having a great summer, we've been camping almost every weekend. We went to Triple R with Jenn and Kristin over the 4th of July, then we spent a week at Sunset, then we went to Memphis and Nashville and last weekend we took Addison and her friend to Jellystone, that's the picture I put on here for you, they had a blast, she's a great girl and you would be very proud of her. This week we are going to a KOA by Chattaqua Lake and going to see an Abba cover band at Chattaqua Institute, looking forward to that......... I have to sign off now to get ready for work, but I had to stoip and say hi to my baby boy. Next month, September 21st is the day of your walk and I know you will be with us. I love you my sweet boy, until we chat again, all my love to heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Ashley and Addison <br /> Sunset Bay 2024
July 21, 2024
Bob and Dylan Sunset 2024
July 21, 2024
Hi honey, we just got home from a fun filled week at Sunset, you were so missed.......both Dylan and Addison were there along with Aubrey, Ashley, Jenn, Tom and girls, and Kristin and her kids. We had a great time, they are all getting so grown up.........we talked about you alot, Dylan really misses you, and loves you beyond words. Until next month when we talk again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
July 8, 2024
Hi Honey, we just got home from camping with Jenn and then Kristin, so I will be up to see you shortly.........I love you my baby boy. I will be sending you extra kisses at 3:28pm, when you arrived into our world..........do me a favor and help your sister out today, she needs your angel powers, thank you. All my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Dylan & Tiara<br /> Sr Prom May 2024
June 21, 2024
Hi honey. Can't believe it's already June 21st, the summer will be over before we know it. Had to share this picture with you, Dylan and his beautiful girlfriend Tiara. This was her Senior Prom a couple of weeks ago. They look so stunning, you would be so very proud of your boy, he is such a great kid. I love you, keep watching over us all. I'll talk with you again soon. All my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
May 21, 2024
Hi honey, can't believe it is already May 21st, seems like I just talked to you a few days ago!
Hey, we really need your guardian angel powers right now.......Hope got really sick on Saturday so we took her to the emergency Vet on Sunday and then to our regular Vet yesterday for a followup. They did bloodwork and an ultrasound and determined she has a growth on her spleen. It's very large and they said when it is that size, it's most likely cancer and they recommended surgery to take out the whole spleen. The bad part is if it is cancer, it is a very aggressive type and may have spread elsewhere. There is really no way for them to determine that, so we are now waiting for a call from the surgical team at the Orchard Park clinic. Please pray for her and do whatever you can to help her get better and not have to suffer. I asked the Vet if he thought she was in pain and he said no, but she is just so lethargic, it absolutely breaks our hearts.
We swear you sent her to us Eric, she healed our entire family, especially Dylan, after we lost you and I can't imagine life without her, we just celebrated her 10 yr birthday. She is so sweet and so, so very special, please help if you can. Hopefully when I talk to you next month, I'll have better news. Bob and I already decided we will cherish every moment we have left and she'll be happy and we will make sure she isn't scared and doesn't suffer. We only pray that the surgery will help her, we don't want to put her through it if it won't. I'll keep you posted honey, love you very much, Mom XOXOXO
April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024
Hi Honey, just came from the cemetery, we got you some new lights, a new angel and some flowers.......the flowers won't last long because there is supposed to be a frost tonight, but we thought you would like them. Bob and I went to church this morning and I swear God picked today's lesson just for me. They talked about why God makes us suffer and go through hardships in our lives. It's to prepare us for living forever in Eternity with him in glory and happiness. It help me to realize that its ok to suffer and be sad, but it also guaranteed me that you are ok and forever happy. I love you, I don't need to say more, I know you know........all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Jennifer Ness
April 20, 2024
Think of you everyday but never quite like the day before 4/21. Seems to be harder than the day of for me. I often wonder what you were thinking, why you didn’t reach out to me for help, and what triggered you to feel so hopeless that life was not worth the fight. It was and it is. And I wish you had the chance to know my daughters, they would love you and you would adore them. I just miss you that is all.
Until I see you,
Your sister Jennifer
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024
March 21, 2024
Hi Honey, I can't believe it's already March 21st and spring is supposedly here, lol!!! The first couple of weeks in March were beautiful, definitely thought spring was here, but now the last couple have been cold, snowy, dreary and it's supposed to snow more on Saturday!!! Hopefully that is it and then we can look forward to the nice weather. Have been busy since February, we went to Desiderio's Dinner Theatre and that was really fun, spent a couple of nights at the casino and had a nice time and didn't spend much, and this weekend is Maple Weekend and we are meeting Kim and going out for a pancake breakfast, so looking forward to that. After our breakfast, we are stopping to get the RV and bring it home for the season, so excited, can't wait to start some more adventures!! We are going to Chattaqua Lake again with Aunt Lori, Uncle Barry and Kim, then we are going to Triple R over the 4th of July, Jenn and Tom are coming up for two days and Kristin is coming up for the next two, that will be fun. Then in August, we are doing a 'circle trip' going to Kentucky and Tennessee, stopping at Graceland, then Nashville, then back to Kentucky to Mammoth Cave and then home. Finally, we are going to take Addison and Mason to Jellystone in mid August. Oh yeah, I forgot, we are also going back to Sunset to a different cottage and taking the RV for extra room and Hope is coming with us!!! All of these plans, and we still will be spending alot of weekends at Allegany Mountain Resort (AMR), the campground in Ellicottville that we are members of. So, lots to look forward to........it makes me so sad that you aren't here, you would love every second of this and we would have so much fun together.......you are missing it all. I try to keep you updated, but it's just not the same without my baby boy. I love you Eric Christopher, so, so much. I promise not to get sad.........I'm going to sign off now, until we chat again, sending lots of hugs and all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
February 21, 2024
Hi Honey, well, your baby boy turned 17 years old yesterday, you would be so, so proud of the man he has become Eric........he is really something special, and you would be so proud of Sara, she has done an amazing job raising him. I tried to upload a word document so you could see her Facebook tribute to him on his birthday, but I'm not great at that stuff, so I'm just pasting it in her. I know you have been watching over him and will cherish he words to him...........we are taking him and T out to dinner tomorrow night, so I will give him a hug for you. Enjoy these words from Sara to Dylan, spoken only like a loving Mom (and Dad) could..........
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To my almost adult son,
Today you turn 17 years old, how is that possible?
As you grew into boyhood, I realized how special you were. So full of compassion and empathy for everyone around you. Smart, thoughtful, sensitive, and kind. I often looked into your eyes and wondered what was going on in that little brain of yours.
And now here you are, on the verge of becoming a man. All of those sweet boyhood qualities have remained, but you’ve become so much more. You are strong, decisive, fiercely loyal, and determined. You’re also a complete and utter pain in the butt - but that goes with the teenage territory. Your intelligence and quick wit save you most days.
In a few short years you’ll be heading off into the next phase of your life, and I’m already wondering how I’ll get through each day without seeing your smiling face.
As you turn 17, my advice to you is this: Enjoy every moment. Always listen twice as much as you speak - you think you know everything, but you don’t. Be humble but be confident. Get up one more time than you fall down. Keep your sense of humor and never stop laughing. Whatever you are asked to do, do just a little bit more. Respect has to be earned. Stay positive and seek happiness!
And whether you like it or not, I’ll always see you as my sweet little boy, no matter how old you are. So deal with it....
And remember to always love with forgiveness & grace, especially to yourself
Happy Birthday
Love, Mom @_dylan.Ness
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Eric Ness, you are my baby boy and I love you as much today as the day you were born.......until we chat next month, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
January 21, 2024
Hi Honey, hope you are doing good.........just had to drop by and chat with my boy. Not alot to report this month, we did see Addison, we took her out to eat and gave her our Christmas gifts and a gift from Mark and a card from Kristin. She is doing really good, she's getting so grownup, she has highlights in her hair so that's it almost blond and she looks like she's about 17 or 18 years old, lol. She beautiful and you would be very proud of her. We haven't seen Dylan since Christmas, but I know he's a busy guy. We'll be setting up a birthday dinner with him soon and I'll be sure to post some pictures of the handsome kid. You sure did make some gorgeous babies, but that's no surprise to me. Mark and Jenn are doing good, everyone is kind of in the winter doldrums, waiting for spring to get here even though winter just started. Keep watching over everyone, you're doing a great job as an angel, but there no surprise there either. Bob is heading to the Bills game shortly, anything you can do to make sure they win would also be appreciated, I really want Bob to be able to see a Super Bowl win while we are still on this earth.........and if they win, we'll definitely be celebrating with you and Melissa :)
OK, I have to get going, but had to stop by and say hello to my beautiful baby boy, until we chat again, love you Heaven and back again...........Mom XOXOXO
01/01/24
January 1, 2024
Christmas Eve 2023
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas honey, hope you have a beautiful day........fly high with the angels, I'll talk with you soon. Thought you like to see this picture of your handsome boy from last night's Christmas Eve get together........we had fun. Love you, Mom XOXOXO
12/21/23
December 21, 2023
Hey honey, hope all is well with you. All these years of chatting with you on the 21st of every month, it never dawned on me that December 21st is the Winter Solstice. It sure got here fast this year, we have only had about 2 inches of snow and it is supposed to be a high of 53 on Christmas Day. Although it's been great, I'm afraid once winter sets in it will last until July, lol. Do you remember the one year we went to the Cheektowaga fireworks and we were sitting in Thruway Mall parking lot with blankets, mittens and thermos full of hot chocolate? We sat there like fools, along with all the other people, until someone drove down to Cheektowaga Town Park and found out that they had cancelled the firewords because of the weather, lol. It still makes me laugh when I think about it. So many wonderful memories we have to cherish. I'm doing good, I'm on vacation and busy making cookies.......I made your favorite, the Heath Bar Toffee yesterday and today, I'm making three batches of cookies, including the M&M ones that you also loved. Every year, i say I'm not doing this next year, but every year I do.........I can't even sample them this year. I forgot to tell you, I'm on a diet and I've lost almos 40 pounds, I'm very proud of myself. Bob and I lost all that weight right be6-fore COVID sent the world into lockdown and I needed to get back on the wagon and get off what I gained back, and I've done it. I have about 6-8 pounds more, then I need to stop and make sure I never gain it back again. I learned my lesson last time, and I won't let that happen again :) Enough about me, let me tell you about your boy.........I got a phone call on 12/4 from Dylan asking me if he could come over. He came over with his new Jeep Cherokee that he bought and totally paid for himself. He was so proud and I was so honored that I was the first one he showed it to. I told him your Dad would be so proud of you and I know he is always watching over you. You are his guardian angel, but to be 150% sure he was safe, we also bought him a Grandson Guardian Angel clip to put on his visor and he had it on there. I went to bed with a smile on my face that night, he is one of the reasons I keep doing what I do, including baking cookies, lol.
OK, I have to get going and start baking...........I love you so much my beautiful baby boy..........keep flying high and being the wonderful person that you are. Until we meet again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
11/23/23
November 23, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving, missing you today............Love, Mom XOXOXO
November 21, 2023
Hi Honey, hope all is well with you...........it's two days before Thanksgiving and as always, I'm thinking about my boy. I'm on a diet this year (lost 30 lbs so far), so I won't be able to eat rolls and green bean casserole for you, but I will make sure someone does, lol. Dylan is doing great, he's still with Tiara and going strong, he got his license and just bought his first car. You would be so proud of him, Eric, he's an amazing guy. He's coming over for Thanksgiving, so I will post pics for you. Addison is doing good, don't see her too often, but we text back and forth and she is a happy 13 year old girl! Have to run, I'm at work, and have a meeting in a few minutes, but I had to stop and chat with my beautiful, baby boy. Give your sister my love, we will be thinking of you both on Thanksgiving..........all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Emmy's 4th Birthday Party<br /> October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023
Hi Honey, I usually write early on each 21st, but today was a special day, Jenn had Emmy's 4th birthday party at our house and we got up early and were running around to get ready. It's about 4 oclock now and everyone is gone, so I sat down to talk to my boy. I posted a picture of Emmy, you would love her so Eric, she is an absolute doll. I was going to tell you this over the summer and I forgot, when we went to Jellystone, we sang Happy Birthday to Uncle Eric and Jenn said to Emmy, I know you don't understand because you haven't met Uncle Eric yet, but you will someday. When she said that, Emmy turned to her and said, No Mommy, I already met Uncle Eric, I met him before I met you. That made Jenn and me so happy, I know you know Emmy and she knows what a great guy her Uncle Eric is. I love you my beautiful boy, keep smiling and doing your magic, and thanks for the dime I found this morning.........until next month, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
September 21, 2023
Hi my baby boy......can't believe it's already September 21st, the summer just flew by. We had so much fun camping with our RV, we kept saying how much you would have loved coming with us, but I know that you are always with us............this coming Saturday is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) walk and it's supposed to be really nice weather. Our team raised over $3000 and I raised $2053, I think that may be a new high for me. This is the 11th year we will be walking in honor of you and others that have taken their own lives when they thought there was no way out. Hopefully, we have helped others thinking about committing suicide and hopefully the wonderful work this organization does is making this world a happier place for people that are contemplating. I wish I had known how you were feeling and could have gotten you in touch with these people, but it wasn't to be so we try to make something good out of losing our Eric, I know that you would approve. Last year a couple of guys from the Union walked with us and although they can't this year, I got a sweet note from Paul C yesterday saying that although he will be out of town and can't walk with us, he will be wearing his shirt and walking in honor of you and others. That really touched my heart, they sure loved you and they are there for us every single year for the past 10 years. Makes me so proud to be your Mom. Addison joined our team this year and raised $300, but she got hurt in hockey, so now she can't walk. I feel bad, but I told her, there is always next year.....Jenn, Mark, Kristin, Dylan, Aub, Ash and Sara will all be there along with my good friends Kathy and Mike, so we will be well represented. As always, I'll post some pictures so you can see how we did.
OK, have to get going, have a meeting at work but had to stop by and have a chat with my boy this morning. I love you to the moon and back, and until we chat again, sending all my love to Heaven........Mom XOXOXO
August 21, 2023
Hi Honey, hope all is well with you........hey, can you do me a favor, can you give Kelly a hug from me and Bob and tell her that we know she is finally at peace, thanks. As you know, we've been doing alot of camping, last weekend we went to Lake Placid with Bev and Bill, Mike and Rita, we stayed in a nice condo and had a good time, the weather wasn't great, but we made the best of it. Just found out that Addison went with Dad and Mary in their RV this weekend, so that was nice. Had Everly's first birthday here on 08/06, she definitely does not like cake, she cried when Jenn tried to get her to eat it, it was funny. I love you and I'm always thinking of things to tell you, if I forgot anything, I'll let you know on 09/21, lol. Oh, that just reminded me, the AFSP walk is on 09/16 and our team has already raised over $1500. Bob is dropping of shirts to Paul and his friend and daughter that walked with us last year, they are so, so nice and they really liked you. It made Dylan proud last year to hear them talking about what a great guy his Dad was. Alright, I'll share pictures with you after the walk, pretty sure Addison will be there this year, so that will be really nice. Love you my beautiful baby boy and we'll talk again soon.........Love Mom XOXOXO
Mom
July 21, 2023
Hi honey, we're at AMR this week, we came here instead of going to Sunset this year. Had a really good time, Dylan came with Tiara, Ashley and Addison came for 4 days, Aub for one and Kristin brought the kids up yesterday. Here's a picture of D and , Ashley and Addison kayaking yesterday. I love you my baby boy, wish you were here, you would love it but you're always with me. Talk again soon, Mom XOXOXO
Jellystone July 7 - 9
July 10, 2023
Hey honey, I didn't get a chance to say Happy Birthday to you on Saturday. We went to Jellystone Park with Jenn, Tom and the girls and just got home yesterday. I put a picture on here so you could see your beautiful nieces. Bob and I came and brought you flowers, a card and restocked your little bottles of Crown before we left for the weekend. Saturday night, we had a great steak dinner and Emmy put together a big strawberry shortcake, put candles on it and we sang Happy Birthday to Uncle Eric. You are always with us in our hearts. Love you so much, talk to you again soon, Mom XOXOXO
07/04/23
July 4, 2023
Memorial Day 2023
June 21, 2023
Hi Honey, it's another 21st, the first day of summer and it's beautiful outside, we've been really lucky with great weather so far this year. I had to share this picture with you, your amazing son drove himself and his Mom to the cemetery on Memorial Day and he fixed up you and Melissa's spot at the cemetery. He weeded it, put down mulch and gave you a beautiful plant, he also watered the flowers that were already there. I was so touched that he did that, he sure did love his Dad and he knew how much you loved him. It was so special and brought tears to my eyes. I just had to share that with you, I love you so much. Next time I write to you, will be after our week at AMR with Aub, Ash, Dylan and Addison, so I'll have lots to tell you!!! One more thing before I go, your daughter is going to be 13 years old on Friday, where the heck did time go. I love you my baby boy, until we chat again, all my love to Heaven.........Mom XOXOXO
Father's Day 2023
June 18, 2023
Hi honey, Happy Father's Day, I hope you had an amazing day!!! Tell Grandpa I said hi and give him a hug from me, I love you both very much.........Mom XOXOXO
Dylan and Tiara Junior Prom <br /> 05/19/23
May 21, 2023
Hi honey, Bob and I just got back from camping, we are having so much fun with our RV.......you would love it so, I'm so sorry you are missing our adventures. Well, Friday night, your handsome son and his beautiful girlfriend, Tiara, went to their Junior Prom. Eric, we would be overflowing with pride and love if you saw this kid, he is really something else, we love him beyond words. I feel like you probably were watching over him and saw how handsome he looked before I even saw any pictures, but here's one anyway. Also, Addison just moved into a brand, new house and she is very excited and proud of that, both your kids are doing great. We just got home and I need to run and get a few things at the store, but I had to stop and say hello to my beautiful baby boy first. Until we chat next month, all my love to Heaven and back, Mom XOXOXO
<br /> Jenn's Memorial for You<br /> April 21, 2013
April 22, 2023
04/21/23
April 21, 2023
Good morning honey.........I can't believe that it has been 10 years since I last saw you, I miss you so very much. I know you are never sad in Heaven and no one can hurt you or break your heart ever again, so that brings me alot of comfort. Keep watching over us my sweet, sweet boy and keep smiling your beautiful smile while you fly with the angels. I still hear your voice and can hear you saying I love you..........I love you beyond measure, Mom XOXOXO
04/09/23
April 9, 2023
Love you my baby boy......Happy Easter. Love Mom XOXOXO
Hard Rock/Mirage Casino<br /> Las Vegas March 2023
March 21, 2023
Hi honey, Bob and I are in Vegas, we got here Sunday morning and are staying for a week. We decided to stay one last time at the old Mirage, which is now the Hard Rock casino. It sounds like when we come back next year, the Mirage will definitely be no more but this year you can't really tell the difference. I thought you might like to see the view from our room, we love their pool here, but unfortunately I don't think we'll get a chance to enjoy it since the temperatures are way below normal this week/year. Yesterday, it got up to 68, but I don't think the rest of the week will even get up to that, but we are having a blast anyway. The nice part about coming this time of year is that when we get home, we have the whole spring and summer to look forward to and we've got lots of camping trips planned, etc. Have to go get my morning coffee with Bailey's, you know that's our tradition and we have to keep it going, lol. I love you tons and tons and I'll talk to you again soon. Fly high my beautiful boy and until we chat again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Bob and Dylan Sabres Game<br /> 11/10/22
February 21, 2023
Hi honey, your little boy turned 16 yesterday!!! You would be so proud of him Eric, he is the best kid and Sara is the best Mom to him. This picture is back in November, him and Bob went to out to eat and then to a Sabres game for his early 16th birthday present. I know you are always with him and watching over him, but I had to share. Love you tons my beautiful baby boy, Mom XOXOXO
January 21, 2023
Hi honey, hope you are doing well...............not only is today another 21st, but it would have been John D's 35 birthday according to Facebook. I know you've seen him up there, so do me a favor and tell him Happy Birthday and that we love him and miss him. Tell him also that Ali now works with me at the Bank and that she is doing good and so are his beautiful babies. Not much else is going on, the Buffalo Bills are in the playoffs and have a game against Cincinatti tomorrow. Bob is going with Uncle Mike, Mikey, Bill and Matt and he's beyond excited. Fingers crossed that they win and go all the way to the Super Bowl and bring home that trophy after all these years!!! If that happens, Bob says we'll be coming to tell you and Melissa, so get ready, lol. It's Saturday and we have to go pick up Bob's truck from Basil Ford, something went on the ignition switch and $1400 later, it's all fixed. Ugh, I hate cars. Hey, I know you know that we bought and RV, I wish so much you were here to go camping with us, you would have loved it!! We have trips booked with Aunt Lori and Uncle Barry, Jenn, Tom and the girls and Kristin and the kids..........we're going to have a fun summer, can't wait. OK, I have to get going to go pick up the truck, but I had to stop by and say hi to my baby boy first. I love you, miss you, and I'm sending loads and loads of kisses, hugs and love to Heaven. Give Melis a kiss from me. Until we chat again, love you very much, Mom XOXOXO
Bob D
January 7, 2023
Hi eric its Bob your step Dad but really your Dad I miss you more than will ever know.I feel sometimes like I lost my best friend. You wouldnt believe the weather were having crazy. Ithink the Bills are going to win the superbowl and when they do i will come and celebrate with you.and melissa. I hope you and God are saving a place for me because I cant wait to talk with you and him. Going to paw patrol with emmy and kaiden, there alittle crazy but we love them so much talk to you soon Bob Dad
Love you!!
January 1, 2023
New Year's Eve 12/31/22
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
Happy New Year's Eve Eric, I'll be sending you kisses at midnight!! I still miss your annual call, you were always the first of our five to call no matter what you were doing..........Love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Christmas 2022
December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas my beautiful baby boy........our power went out yesterday morning at 9am and never came back on until 4:30 this afternoon. When I was laying in bed last night trying to get ward and go to sleep, I could have sworn I heard you talking to me, saying Hi Mom and when I heard your voice, I knew everything was going to be ok. I didn't tell anybody, but I know it was you and I love you and thank you for that. Merry Christmas Eric, I so wish you were here, I would give anything to hug you..........all my love to Heaven and back, Mom XOXOXO
Winter Ball 2022
December 21, 2022
Hi Honey, hope you are doing ok, we are all doing good down here. I'm working on my Christmas cookies this week, Ashley is coming over to help me today and Emmy helped Bob and I with cutouts on Sunday. We had our Christmas sleepover the weekend of the 10th and we went to Lancaster Opera House to see a Christmas play, it was a really good time. Then last Friday night, Addison went to her first real dance, the Winter Ball. I posted a picture for you to see, you would be very proud of her, she is a sweetheart. Doing Christmas Eve on Saturday night and then Christmas will be a quiet day for Bob and I to relax. I love you, always miss you, but know you are where God wanted you to be.........until Christmas Day, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Thanksgiving <br /> 11/24/22
November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving Eric, you are always in my heart, but especially on days like today. Miss you and love you so, so much............Mom XOXOXO
November 21, 2022
Hi my beautiful baby boy, how have you been? I can't believe it's November 21st, Thursday is Thanksgiving and a month from Friday is Christmas!!! A couple of weeks ago, it was 70-75 degrees and this past weekend we got 4 - 6 feet of snow in Western NY, depending on where you were, we got about 3 1/2 feet..........Bob used his snowblower and everytime he gets it out, he says it would make Eric happy. He knows you always worried about him shoveling and the snowblower is truly a blessing, he wishes he would have gotten one when you asked him too, but he's didn't want to admit he was too old, lol. I'm just finishing up work and have to run to Tops to pick up my grocery order. I have my 26 pound turkey for Thursday, but not the rest of the meal! Fingers crossed that they aren't out of everything due to the snow storm, but either way, I'll figure it out. Love you my beautiful Eric and until we chat again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
October 26, 2022
October 21, 2022
Hi honey, hope you are doing good! Hey, I know you saw our new RV, what do you think? We went camping last weekend and had a blast, Bob did a great job, I was very proud of him. We are taking Mason with us tomorrow to a campsite in Grand Island, they are having tons of Halloween activities, including trick and treating from campsite to campsite, so I think we will have a great time. Also, it's supposed to get up into the 70's Saturday and Sunday, so that will be a very nice change. I love you so much...........give your silly sister a hug and kiss from me and tell her to do the same for you. Until we talk again in November.............all my love to Heaven and back, Mom XOXO
Mom
September 21, 2022
Hi honey, we had our annual AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk last Saturday and it was a beautiful day.........I know you were there with us. Paul C. and Tim came from the union and gave me a check from them, they are really an amazing group and they truly care about their workers. Paul told me how much they have put in place because of what happened with you, and it just makes me so happy that you have made such a difference. I love you Eric Christopher and I am so, so proud to be your Mom. I'll try to post some pictures, hopefully it is working now. Until we talk next month, all my love to Heaven my sweet boy, Mom XOXOXO
August 21, 2022
Hi Honey, I'm trying to put a picture on here so you can see your beautiful new niece, but the computer isn't cooperating, so I'll try to add it later!! Anyway, your beautiful niece, Everly Robin Binga, was born on August 6th at 10:04 pm. She was 20 inches long and weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. Jenn did great and Everly is absolutely perfect! She looks exactly like Emersyn when she was born, even Mark said, wow, twins!! Emmy is a proud big sister, and Jenn and Tom are getting used to having two girls instead of one. Everyone is doing great and you would love them both so. I've been crazy busy, working on our conversion at work, we had a diaper party for Tom and Jenn last Sunday and today, Bob and I are going to Aunt Lori and Uncle Barry's 40th anniversary party at Michael's restaurant and that will be fun. Two more weeks until Labor Day and summer is officially over!! Makes me sad because it feels like it was just Memorial Day and now we are preparing for Fall.
OK, have to get going and get ready for the party, I was up working until 3:30'ish and need another cup of coffee, or maybe even two. I love you my beautiful boy and I'll keep trying to post that picture, I know you would love it. Until we talk again, all my love to Heaven and back, Mom XOXOXO
P.S. Almost forgot, Ashley moved into her dorm in Fredonia on Thursday and is officially in college!!! Wow, time flies..........
July 21, 2022
Hi honey, we are at Sunset, but I had to stop and say hi quick. We are here with Dylan and Addison, Kristin is here with Camryn and Kaiden and Jen S. is her with Aub and Ash. The weather's not great, but we are still having a great time. Love you, talk to you soon and I'll post some pix when we get home this weekend.........Love you beyond Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
07/08/22
July 8, 2022
Happy Birthday honey, I can't believe you would be 40 years old today!!! What a party we would have had, lol! I'm coming up to see you and I'm bringing Addison with me, I thought that might make you smile. I love you my beautiful baby boy, my Bunchie. I know I'm crazy, but I still call you that 40 years later........you were the best thing that ever happened to me Eric, you made me a Mom and taught what love really means. I hope you have an amazing day, Lord knows you have alot of friends up there with you and I hope you have the biggest, loudest, craziest party ever. We will be celebrating you down here..........all my love, Mom XOXOXO
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Happy Fourth!!! Enjoy the show, love you, Mom XOXOXO
Fuji Grill<br /> June 24, 2022
June 25, 2022
Hi honey, getting ready to head into work for our conversion, but wanted to show you a picture of your beautiful children. Went out to Fuji Grill and celebrated Addison's 12th birthday, you would be so proud of both of them. I love you Eric, Mom XOXOXO
Camryn's Moving Up Day<br /> June 13, 2022
June 21, 2022
Aub & Ash Senior Sunset<br /> June 14, 2022
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Aub & Ash LHS Sr. Prom<br /> 06/10/22
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Ashley LHS Sr. Prom<br /> 06/10/22
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Aubrey&Bryan LHS Sr. Prom<br /> 06/10/22
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June 21, 2022
Hi honey, I had to share some pictures of your gorgeous nieces with you!!! They are officially done with High School, their graduation is tomorrow night at KeyBank Center. Eric, they are the most wonderful girls, you would love them beyond words. They are sweet, smart, ambitious and just all around good girls, Jen and Mark are very proud of them. And the one thing you need to know is that they still miss and talk about their Uncle Eric, they loved you so. Aubrey stopped over last night and showed me pictures on her phone of you, Mark, her and Ashley in our family room. She was looking through old pictures to show Dylan how much he looks like you, it's crazy...............and he's a whole nother story that kid, I could write pages about him, but I'll save that for another time. The pictures I attached are from the girls Senior Prom and then one from the last day of school.....and now they are headed off to college, Ashley to Fredonia and Aubrey to Daemen. Seems like just yesterday they were headed off to kindergarten.
Two more things before I sign off for this month, Camryn graduated from Pre-K to Kindergarten and she did a great job, I'll post a pic, she's precious.........and your Addison is turning 12 years old on Thursday, which is another thing that blows my mind..........we are taking her out to dinner with Dylan on Friday night and we'll make sure she has a good time. She's also coming to the cottage this year for pretty much the whole week, so I'll let you know about all the fun things we do next time we chat on July 21st. I love you and miss you, and as always, I'm sending all my love to Heaven..........give your sister a kiss from me. Love, Mom XOXOXO
Tampa Florida May 2022
June 3, 2022
Tampa Florida May 2022
June 3, 2022
Tampa Florida May 2022
June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022
Eric,
Here's a few pictures of Dylan and the girls trip to Florida, they had an amazing time :) Reminds me of when we took our family and Ricky Carter to Clearwater, Disney and Daytona.........glad Dylan is making the same type of memories. Love you, Mom XOXOXO
June 2, 2022
I love you and miss you so much...........Dylan just got back from a trip from Tampa, Florida, he went with Jen Skrabski and the girls, I know you were watching over him and smiling........he's such a good boy Eric, you would be so, so proud. Mom XOXOXO
May 21, 2022
Hi Eric, how are you doing honey!! Bob and I had our birthdays last weekend and then we headed to Vegas on Sunday, we just got back about an hour ago, so I had to say hi to my boy. We sure had a great time, we stayed at the Mirage this year because they are going to be tearing it down later this summer and replacing it with a Hard Rock casino, the ones that look like a giant guitar. We decided to stay there because my boss and his wife stayed there two years in a row and really liked it. So, when we heard they were getting rid of it, we did it as kind of a 'moment in history' trip. I loved the location even better than the Bellago, it's exactly in the middle of the strip and close to everything. The view from our window was of the Mirage pool but in the background was the Rio where you had your Sheet Metal Workers competition, I felt like you were saying hello to me. Got to get our suitcases unpacked, clothes put away, all that fun stuff, but I had to stop and say hi to my baby boy and send my love and kisses to Heaven. Talk to you again on the next 21st, love you.........Mom XOXOXO
Buffalo News Memorial<br /> 04/21/22
April 21, 2022
Hi Honey, I can't believe you have been gone for nine years today. I attached a picture of the memorial Jenn wrote for you, she does such a beautiful job year after year. The weather is really yucky today, but hopefully the rain will stop and the sun will come out so and I will be up to see you, if not, I promise I will be there soon after.
The daytime hours of this day are the worst for me because I replay everything in my mind that happened on 04/21/13, and wish I could go back and redo it, but that's not possible. For some reason, you felt you had to go, and God agreed with you and gave you eternal peace and happiness.
Last night at 1 in the morning, I had just gotten finished with a Facebook post for you and I went out to get a bottle of water to take upstairs with me. When I came into the kitchen, there was a beautiful picture of a rainbow on my Google Nest screen, and I knew it was you saying hello, good job Mom, I love you and I'm okay. I posted a picture of it so you would know that I got your message. Thank you for that, it made me go to bed with a smile on my face. I love you, my sweet baby boy and I will talk with you again soon...........keep flying my angel and smiling that oh so beautiful smile. Until we talk again, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
Google Nest 04/21/2022
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April 17, 2022
Happy Easter honey, I hope you have a beautiful day in Heaven, give Melissa, Grandma and Grandpa my love.......Love you, Mom XOXOXO
March 21, 2022
Hi honey, love the all the pictures Jenn put on here of Emmy, she is a doll and getting so big so fast, you would love her! Camryn just turned five and Kaiden will be 3 on April 5th, same day as Jenn.........it's crazy how fast time flies by, can't believe we are coming up on your 9 year anniversary; seems like a million years to me. I'm at work, in my new building, we are coming in one day a week to start. It's very nice, everything is new and shiny, you would love it and I would love to show you around! There are big flat screen TV's, lots of little 'huddle rooms', a game room, it's pretty neat! Have to get going in a minute, I have a meeting, but I wanted to write this to you while I was in the office, it somehow makes me feel like you are part of it. I know, I'm crazy, but you already knew that. Give your crazy sister a hug and kiss from me and tell her to do the same to you. Love you with all my heart, and miss you even more. Until we chat again in April, all my love to Heaven, Mom XOXOXO
She has quite the personality
Jennifer Ness
February 22, 2022
Silly girl!
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February 22, 2022
Too funny!! She thinks she is invisible
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February 22, 2022
Hide & Seek is her favorite
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February 22, 2022
Emmy loving her nugget couch she got for Xmas
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February 22, 2022
Her new chair :-)
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February 22, 2022
Xmas morning
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February 22, 2022
Your beautiful niece
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February 22, 2022
My angle
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