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Kim Smyth's avatar

That was sweet, Justin, and yes, I love Mark’s writing as well. I’ll be sure to subscribe!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much, Kim!

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Jenise Cook's avatar

Last night at dusk, as Mark and I turned left to drive into our neighborhood, he shouted "Whoa!" Then I, the driver, saw it...the black car without its headlights on, right in front of where I was headed. I pressed the brakes as it sped past us. We "dodged a bullet" last night, a vehicular bullet. If we hadn't seen that car, it would have slammed full speed into the passenger side of my car, where Mark sat. All this to say, this story grabbed my heart. Well done, Justin.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Yikes! Glad to hear you are both okay. That’s scary stuff. This story stemmed from one of my own experiences (which was very similar to yours). Thankfully I saw the other guy coming at the last instant, too.

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Jim Latham's avatar

"Tires screech as metal on metal roars into the waking world." Nice.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Jim!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

1. Congratulations!

2. The hours-old French onion soup. That image and aroma linger in my mind.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much, Amie! 🙏

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Mark Starlin's avatar

A sad story, but also encouraging. Real love can conquer most anything.

And congratulations on hitting 200. And thanks for the plug! I hope to hit 1000 subs by the new year.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Mark. And of course! I hope you hit it. I’m blown away by the number of subscribers I’ve gotten from you alone. I am grateful for your recommendation!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

My pleasure. 😀

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Claire Walster's avatar

The big 200! Congrats!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks, Claire!

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Geoffrey Golden's avatar

Congrats on hitting 2-0-0! 🎉

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Geoffrey! 😄

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Congrats on 200 subscribers! What a great accomplishment. As far as the story, very powerful. Having a supportive spouse changes not just one life, but two.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you on both accounts, Brian! And I can’t agree more with what you said.

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