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Jun 26Liked by Justin Deming

Beautiful, Justin!

I've missed your stories!!! 💜

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Aww, hi Meg! Thank you. I’ve missed yours as well! I plan on getting caught up with many Substacks I’ve missed. Can’t wait to dig in. 😊

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What an interesting moment of connection. This is charming

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Thank you so much, Ika! And I am grateful for you sharing it with others! 😀

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Jun 25Liked by Justin Deming

Sorrow and joy, the circle of life so well presented. Very nice work, Justin.

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Thank you so much for the kind words and for reading, Jim! I’m really happy you liked this story.

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Beautiful and circular, father to son, death to new life. Just lovely and tender. And the cardinal! The messenger of the departed…

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Thank you so much for reading with such a keen eye and for the thoughtful commentary, Liz! I appreciate you! 🙏

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Jun 24Liked by Justin Deming

Three generations In one precious moment. Sweet.

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Thank you for reading and commenting, Sharon! 🙏 I’m happy you liked it.

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Jun 24Liked by Justin Deming

And the wheel of time and generations just keeps turning... YOU, my friend are the seasoned story teller. You write with such kindness and sensitivity. A beautiful little reverie.

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That’s very kind of you to say, Sharron! Thank you for your positivity and encouragement. I’m so grateful to have you as a reader and fellow writer pal.

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Very sweet story, Justin. Some things transfer from generation to generation.

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Thank you so much for reading, Mark!

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Jun 24Liked by Justin Deming

The flashback to the father was my favorite part. You allude to the circumstance without naming it.

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Thank you so much for letting me know! I wanted to weave in his father somehow, and it felt like a flashback made the most sense. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work, K.C.!

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This is a beautifully tender and heartwarmingly human story ❤️ Really loved this.

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Aww, thanks so much, Chris! I’m happy you loved it.

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Thank you!

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