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Story Summary
Eileen Ward and her husband, Robert, chose to settle in Theodosia, Missouri, for a lot of reasons.
They dreamed of a quiet life there — a place close to their families, where their grandkids could splash in Bull Shoals Lake and chase hummingbirds on the deck. They spent weekends boating, camping and riding motorcycles through the Ozarks, savoring the beauty of the outdoors and the joy of sharing it with loved ones.
“It's my heart, it's my life to see them happy and glowing here with me,” Eileen said.
But on a November afternoon in 2022, Eileen and Robert were riding their motorcycle to meet family for dinner when they topped a hill and came face-to-face with a herd of deer crossing the road. Robert had no time to brake or swerve.
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