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A Heartfelt Departure: A Mother’s Night Before Saying Goodbye
In the quiet hours of the night, just before a significant departure, emotions run high, and the atmosphere is charged with both nostalgia and bittersweet anticipation. This particular evening was marked with the celebration of Gia's birthday, an occasion filled with joy, laughter, and memories as their family gathered at The Basilica in Newark—the same church where their parents had tied the knot.
The day unfolded with light-hearted festivities and familial bonding, but as the sun set and the reality of the next day loomed, the mood changed. Each daughter needed to be tucked in and given a heartfelt goodbye, a daunting task that weighed heavily on the mother’s heart.