One year without you Marie Manning 💔
366 days of feeling your absence which was once filled with your incredible daily presence.

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Thank you to those who have checked in. Especially in the last few months. Your kindness, empathy and respect will always be remembered.
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Mum, you taught us a valuable lesson as kids. From pauper to royalty, do not show judgement.
You don't know anyone's story. So always show respect and always be kind.

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For those who wish to honor Marie, the best way is to live by her example.
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Be kind. Read the room. Extend a hand. Lend an empathetic ear.
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Pay it forward and perform an act of kindness.

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Marie performed acts of kindness everyday. It was natural to her.

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From a friendly smile; to helping someone in need; or to just making someone's day better by reaching out and making sure they were ok; she was there.

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Call a friend. Don't text. Call them.

Include a work colleague in your lunch plans.

Buy a friend flowers.

Buy the next person in lines coffee.

Show up with dinner at someone's house who needs a break.

Check in on the grieving. Grief doesn't end. It just evolves.

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Just be kind.
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Acts of kindness are there to perform, you just need to lean in and be open to them. Be selfless.

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I witnessed my daughter perform a random act of kindness so effortlessly today. My heart felt so much pride that Marie's legacy lives on.

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I have found myself this year showing more kindness than I ever have.
I always have been mindful, Marie raised us that way. But this year I have found myself even more open to those who need kindness.
Because you don't know anyone's story and maybe they need that friendly chat more than you know.
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Be more Marie.

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