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Decisive Liberty's avatar

"... the 200 books he didn't want to take with him."

That alone speaks volumes on how well you and Vince have raised him. Lots of 18 year olds are only reading whatever likes they've been getting on their phone. Praying for his new world he will be exploring and experiencing, and for the new chapter you and Vince have arrived in. Make every day a great day!

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Shannon Guerra's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Patti F's avatar

Beautiful. Both your story and your quilt. I live in Amish country - it's known that they believe there is a flaw in everything they make (even if they have to put it there intentionally) because only God can make something flawless.

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Shannon Guerra's avatar

Thanks, Patti! I was just mentioning that to Vin, but couldn’t remember where it came from. The Amish, of course!

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Desiree Flaming's avatar

I've heard this is true in Islam, as well.

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Craig Heath's avatar

“we pluck the feathers from ourselves, and thrust them onto our young men and women as they take their own flights, hoping they won’t cast our affection to the wind.” Just wow.

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