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Dear Brave Friend
Dear Brave Friend | Leigh Gerk
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This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog passes away. Written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy, the letter shares relatable, real life examples of how the boy (and therefore anybody who has lost a dear pet) may be feeling and suggestions on what he can do to help himself get through this most difficult time. The letter also touches on simple acts of kindness that can follow the reader throughout his or her lifetime. The message in this story is applicable to young and old, girl or boy, and to any family pet that has stolen your heart. Story starters, drawing pages, and a place to add pictures of your own beloved pet are also included in the back of the book. "This sweet and meaningful book is sure to support the whole family. The author has taken care to capture what it's like for a child to lose a friend and impart a message of hope." --Kathleen Cooney, Veterinarian and end of life specialist "Dear Brave Friend is a beautiful way to talk with children about pet loss. The story line and illustrations are powerful tools that give a child's heart permission to know that they might feel a certain way, and it's perfectly acceptable. Coupled with the practical workbook at the end, this book has it all--not only for children and parents, but for all ages! This is a "highly recommend" read for every pet lover!" --Coleen A. Ellis, Pet Loss Pioneer Two Hearts Pet Loss Center
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robinb
Dear Brave Friend | Leigh Gerk
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For those of you who might not know, it‘s with a very heavy heart that I share the loss of a dear friend that I “met” here on Litsy…Elisabeth Anderson (@eanderson).

Elisabeth fought hard and bravely against cancer for 4 years before gaining peace last month.

She was a sweet, dear person, who shared insightful and often funny reviews of her favorite books. And she especially loved her some Kim Stone. 😉😊🕵🏻‍♀️
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robinb Elisabeth was 37 and leaves behind her husband Zach and their 5-year-old son Matthew. Please keep them in your prayers/send positive thoughts for healing and strength as they move forward.

She will be missed. ❤️

Here is the obit link which includes a beautiful photo slideshow of her life and loves: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fort-wayne-in/elisabeth-anderson-1229... 🔽
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robinb I‘m tagging some who had been active with her on posts. If you‘d like to add anyone, please feel free to tag others. 1mo
BookmarkTavern What a lovely tribute. ❤️❤️ 1mo
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robinb @BookmarkTavern Thank you. It‘s such a sad loss. She had such a kind and generous heart. 1mo
Suet624 This is such sad news. Thank you for letting us know. She will be missed by so many of us. 1mo
Karisa So sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful person 💗 1mo
Tamra 😢 Thank you for sharing. 1mo
Mimi28 So sorry to hear this 😢😢I will keep her family in my prayers 😇😇🙏🏽🙏🏽🩷🩷🫶🏽🫶🏽 1mo
TheBookHippie So sad. Thanks for letting us all know. Sending love to you and her loved ones. What a huge loss. 1mo
Deblovestoread Thanks for letting us know. I often wondered how she was. Sending my deepest sympathies to all her friends and family. 1mo
Librarybelle Very sad news. Thank you for sharing this. 1mo
AlaMich I‘m really sorry to hear it. She seemed a lovely person who was also a great mom. 1mo
OriginalCyn620 So sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. 1mo
jdiehr 💔 Thank you for sharing. She had been in my prayers. Now I'll pray for her loved ones. 1mo
mrp27 Thank you for sharing. Such a sad and devastating loss to her family and our Litsy community. She will be missed. 1mo
Bookwormjillk I‘m sorry to hear that. I wondered how she was. 💔 1mo
Susanita 😢 1mo
staci.reads Oh, what terrible news 😢 Thank you for letting us know. Too young by far 💔 1mo
MicheleinPhilly Oh Robin. Thank you for letting us know. Elisabeth was one of my swap partners many moons ago and we became fast friends after realizing how much we had in common in terms of reading. This news breaks my heart. I will hold Zach and Matty in my heart. F*** cancer. 1mo
Ruthiella So sorry to hear that. ❤️ 1mo
Bookzombie I‘m so sad to hear this. Thank you for sharing.💗 1mo
AmyG Oh no. What devastating news. Thank you for letting us know. My heart breaks for her family. 😥 1mo
Eggs Oh dear, I remember her! So young and a mom 😔😢. Thank you for letting us know 💔 1mo
tpixie @robinb Oh my, how sad. Thanks for sharing the news of the loss of a fellow #Litten. You, her friends, and her family are in my prayers 📒🪻💔🪻💔🪻📒 (edited) 1mo
Tove_Reads Oh now! She was a great Litten! We had many interesting chats and enjoyed reading the same books. Thanks for sharing the devastating news. I know she fought hard. Life isn‘t fair 💔 1mo
squirrelbrain Oh, how terribly sad. Thinking of and sending love to Zach and Matty and all her family and friends. 1mo
zezeki Thank you for letting us know. Sending love to you and her loved ones. 1mo
CarolynM I‘m so sorry to see this💔 Thank you for letting us know, Robin. 1mo
TrishB Thank you for letting us know 💔 this is so sad. A lovely person. Sending thoughts to the family. 1mo
BarbaraBB I am so sorry, she fought such a battle. Life can be so unfair. Thank you for letting us know Robin 💔 and sending strength to you and all who knew and loved her. (edited) 1mo
julesG Thank you for letting us know, Robin. Sad news. 💔 She'll be missed. Sending love to her family. 1mo
kezzlou85 Oh how sad. Sending love to her family. 💔 1mo
Cuilin Thank you for letting me know. How incredibly sad. Life can be so bloody hard. Sending love and light to her family and friends. 🩷 1mo
TheSpineView So sad. Sending love and prayers to the family. 1mo
bookaholic1 Sending prayers to her family and friends 1mo
wanderinglynn Thank you for sharing the news. Sending love & {hugs} to all who love her. 🤍 1mo
Avanders Oh 😔😔 thank you for sharing. Sending love too 💔🤍 1mo
LeahBergen Oh no! 💔 1mo
BookNAround Oh no! Thanks for letting us all know. (((Hugs))) 1mo
CBee @robinb this is heartbreaking news. I‘ll keep her family in my thoughts - and you, too, as I know she was a good friend 💔 1mo
Pageturner1 thank you for sharing. very sad to hear. Prayers for her husband and son. That poor baby without his mother. #cancersucks 1mo
Crazeedi Oh no Robin I just saw this. Thank you for letting us know.💔 4w
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