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The ending made me cry. Thank you.

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Thanks for reading, Hal! Grateful for your friendship.

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This felt like magic, what a loving ending.

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Thanks so much, Liz!

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The last line... what a magical place the world could be if we all were even a little more like that.

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Thank you for reading, dear friend.

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This is beautiful.

Your son is an extraordinary person.

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Thanks, Lisa! He's really really terrific.

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What a beautiful piece and a timely message. Love to you x

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Thanks so much, Tess 💐

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I used to

Fold paper into a game with messages when I was 7, until I was 9 . The paper purses are much nicer

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I hadn't remembered how often I used to fold paper into little messages when I was little until I sat down to write this!

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It’s so funny how little actions free up great memories and reminders . It’s lovely , like a gift . Inspiration is everywhere. The simplicity is beautiful too .

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Oh my god, Lindsey, it’s too early to make me tear up like this 🥲

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Sorryyy 😊

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Beautiful!

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Thanks so much!

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Your son, a future poet. What a profound response!

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Wonderful message and so well-written. My first time finding you- thank you!

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Thanks so much for reading!

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He's pretty wonderful!

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I saw this tutorial and had the briefest thought about what a joy it would be to try, then moved right on with my day. Thank you for bringing it back onto my radar and giving me the chance to slow down and enjoy it through reading this, even if I never made one!

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I'm so glad, Chelsey!

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Oh my goodness, what a sweet and tender share. Thank you!

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💐💐💐

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What a wonderful poem you chose to quote in your unfolding. It makes me want to read more poetry.

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Good eye, John! It's a poem by William Stafford called "The Way It Is."

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Yes, I Googled a couple versus and found it online. It resonated with me. ♥️

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I'm with Hal. This essay hit me deeply as did your son's message to his friend.

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Thank you so much, Cathy! This means so much to me.

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I love this - the puzzle purses not only look beautiful, the message from your son is so lovely and I hope his friend treasures it and that love. ❤️

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Thank you, Kay! 🌸

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Love this! Your Substack is my favorite to read.

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This is so kind of you to say, Jayne! Thank you so much.

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Such a beautiful framing of a treasured memory. Thanks for sharing a special moment, Lindsey.

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