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Emily Conway's avatar

I love your stories, Steve.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you so much, Emily. Telling these stories are not only bringing back fond memories but also helping me to remember the “why” behind them.

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Emily Conway's avatar

Yes. I continue to be amazed at what comes up when I tell my own stories.

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Korie's avatar

Another awesome story about your chosen friends. I really like the way you write, I feel like I am there in the story. And the message is always heartwarming too. Thank you for sharing!

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thanks for being here, Korie and thank you for your kind words. Yes, spending time with those friends was a very special time for me.

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

Such a heart warming story , oh the things we do for love.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you so much, Stan. I didn't plan it that way but somehow the timing of introducing this story today worked out well.

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Don Thomas's avatar

Such engaging writing, STEVE. I was going to glance at it and get back to it later. However, you captured me with your precise well-chosen words and thoughtful, honest self reflection . You take in the world mixing pragmatism with compassion. Thank you

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you so much for supporting my writing Don. So glad you can see the nuance that I’m trying to bring out here.

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Andrea Davis's avatar

As “if he were king of the park, Ahmed sat proudly on his purple bean bag chair, basking in the glory of found treasure”

This writing in this whole piece, it’s a balm, it’s a different twist on “church”….

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you for always affirming me.

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