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[jasonlulu_2000]

The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I�m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I�m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.

What does "in so doing" mean in the passage? Should we say "in doing so" instead?


Thanks

[CP]

Either expression would work, but "in so doing" is more natural.
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