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Lady Lawanda – Still In My Heart

Posted on January 24, 2011 by DrHGuy | 2 Comments

I first met Lady Lawanda seven years ago. From that time until her death June 2, 2008, she was always in my thoughts.1

And she still is.

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  1. See also A Few Heck Of A Guy Moments With Lady Lawanda, One Year After The Death Of Lady Lawanda, and Lawanda On My Mind – And My Flash Card [↩]
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2 Responses to Lady Lawanda – Still In My Heart

  1. christine roberts | January 24, 2011 at 9:47 am |

    I’ve read this and the three links with such sadness Dr. H-may your love keep your memories alive.x.

  2. sally | January 24, 2011 at 6:59 pm |

    Thinking about you.

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