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One of my children had a penguin too, his name was Piplup and he had a small hat made that used to be a castle roof. We lost him multiple times and your recollection reminded me of those times. We once found a replacement, but he wasn't worn the same and couldn't replace the original Piplup.

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We have a last, lasting, unfoxed chicken called Piplup! ☺️

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I can't get over the name Piplup (I also can't believe Margaux has a chicken of the same name) and this little penguin's castle roof hat. A replacement isn't the same, as much as we try to love them into being so. Thanks for sharing. <3

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Oh the penguin story is so heartbreaking and so good, too. That she is taking the drawing around… heart breaks.

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It breaks!

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My heart broke for Nadi, I remember I had a stuffed monkey that I loved and lost many times, just like Penguin. Hopefully Penguin is going to return home soon

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Thanks, Lea. I surprised myself by how upsetting Penguin's absence has been for the entire family. We had a lucky ending (I wrote about it in today's letter). :]

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I truly hope Penguin is found! Oh how my heart broke reading about it. I also didn’t know we could comment up until now for some reason! I enjoy your writings so much when I get a moment to read them so thank you for such beautiful writings & sharing them with us.

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Thanks so much, Rebecca -- for reading, commenting, and your thoughts about Pen! I updated this story with an incredible (to us!) ending in today's letter. <3

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I remember, whenever I was upset as a child, I would call out my lovey (dropped it in a taxi in another city, another country) and be heartbroken and unconsolable all over again. I feel her pain. I hope you find Pen-Pen ♥

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Aw, Karine -- in a taxi in another country. That is heartbreaking. Our story took an unexpected lucky turn (I wrote about it in today's letter) -- and I hope it brings some solace to the little you who lost her lovey. <3

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Thank you 🥹 I'm so happy for her ♥

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May Penguin find their way home and may there be solace for everyone feeling the ache of loss. Thank you for this beautiful writing!

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Thank you, Sonia -- it means a great deal. <3

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"Things become family because we care for them, because we choose to divest our finite energy away from one avenue and pour it into another. N loved Penguin into our family, caring for him as we care for her. She considered his feelings, as I do for her. I loved him because she did."

You touched my soul with this. I hope Penguin finds his way home.

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Thank you, Lorna. This comment means a lot to me. <3

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Oh, my heart is breaking for N and Penguin! Maybe there’s still a chance. Buying The Father Christmas Letters now for my son.

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Oh Ruth, you won't be disappointed. <3

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