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| Helen pictured right, with her mother, Sybil Opal, and her younger half sister. |
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| In high school, circa 1948. |
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| In her early 20's (looking like a movie star). |
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| The author's favorite picture of her mother, standing outside their first country house, circa 1960. |
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| Around age 40, signs of illness very apparent as she opens a Christmas gift. |
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| Feeding Ryan during her stay. |
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| Breanne helping her "Nana" in the kitchen during the 6-week period Helen lived with the family. |
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| Feeding baby Ryan during her stay, April 1989. |
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| Surrounded by all eight of her grandchildren only five years later. |
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| In the recliner at the mobilehome listening to country music on her headset to drown out the voices. |
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| In 1999, one of the last photos ever taken of Helen, now completely ravaged by illness & medication. |
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