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Mark Stephens's avatar

Heidi just so you know from 2016 to 2019 Becky talked a lot about those memories. she told me all about those afternoons in the swimming pool going over and over again with those movements playing the pool all those memories she brought up to me And I could tell ahe missed you and wanted to connect with you. She brought up your name many times. amazing writing thank you very much I was moved to tears you captured her perfectly.

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Ann's avatar

Heidi I have been waiting for the right moment to read this. Thank you for sharing your hilarious memories and for perfectly describing Beck. I remember being shocked-and impressed-when you two got pulled over by the cops. How lucky we were to have one another then and especially now. P.s. the padlock came on during the Ross years(but Kim blamed me and Amy to throw your parents off the trail) hahaha

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BS's avatar

Oh Heidi. You captured her and us so clearly and beautifully. My heart is broken and at the same time I’m so grateful for growing up with you all. It was truly a collective effort. PS it was a King size waterbed and the Strawberry shakes were better than the chocolate at the WAC.

Kari recently told me how much she loved babysitting you guys since she could drink your parents Crème de Menthe while listening to their Kiss album. I laughed so hard I almost peed myself.

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Heidi Lasher's avatar

It seemed like a king-sized bed in my memory, but I adjusted it down assuming it was an exaggeration. Ha! And yes, I can totally picture Kari helping herself to my parents liquor (this must have been before the padlock years).

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Reed K O'Neal's avatar

yeah wow beautiful remembrance. thanks. Ann told me that before 17 was when she and Amy told Becky they'd started a club and she didn't qualify. They big-sister-crueled her and she big-sister-crueled you!

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Heidi Lasher's avatar

That explains it.

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Leyna Bernstein's avatar

This is just so damn good. Terrific writing! I love the phrase “sun-starved memories.”

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Kimberly Mitchell's avatar

Huge lump in my throat after reading this - and tears - and laughter. You captured Becky's essence so well. She was equal parts bombastic and sweet. Irreplaceable and unforgettable. Thank you for putting words to what so many of us in Becky's orbit are feeling right now. XOXO

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