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"All of the sudden my heart is barefoot." And somehow the world is moss in those moments. Lovely, Hannah.

Somewhere I read that you only need one adult to believe in you as a child and you can be successful in life. (But you need at least one adult to believe in you.)

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Thank you so much 💚 that's an interesting thought about only needing one adult to believe in you as a child! I could absolutely see that being true. Makes me want to be extra sure my kids know how much I believe in them.

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There is a football team in the United States that only drafts and signs players that can point to one adult that believed in them during the period of their pre-adolescence.

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That's so interesting! Must mean they've seen a marked difference between players who do and don't have that.

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What a gentle and inspiring story, you’ve written here, Hannah. You’ve managed to capture that rare moment when someone very successful takes the time to pass a small, ember to another, who is desperately seeking its warmth and purpose. I’m sure the prompter of this story will be delighted by your telling of it.

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Thank you, Ben! I sure hope so, it definitely was a delight to work with their prompt!

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Dec 30, 2023Liked by Hannah Holm

What a gorgeous late line.

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Thank you so much!!

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Hannah! My gosh. Can I list for you the times I cried? When it was revealed who Nessie was, when the narrator asks where stories come from, when the author hands her the book and encouragement. And that fantastic final line. Just gorgeous.

Very glad this project has led me to your work.

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Now I'M crying! 💚 I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I loved writing it. This project has done all sorts of wonderful things already!

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The narrator's voice is so sweet, perfect and vulnerable and wise. I love how she judges the children! "I’ve seen kindergarteners behave more grown up than this." made me smile. The kindness of the teacher and the author is very touching. And the reveal of who her "one friend" was, so powerful. To hold all that in a small, 9-year-old body. So much to love here.

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Thank you so much Julie! Truly, I can't say enough how much comments like this mean to me. I wish I knew who gave me this prompt, because I loved working with it and would like to tell them so!

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Oh, gosh. This is beautiful. I feel like it speaks to every scared kid in the heart of every writer. I love the revelation that the author is just a normal person with a little extra courage. Even as an adult I create the myth that writers are elite, special people. In some ways we are, but also in most ways we aren't. This was a great and inspiring read! Thank you!

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Thank you, Troy! The scared kid in the heart of this particular writer is alive and well, that's for sure haha so comments like yours really mean the world. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment 💚

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In my heart too. We can have courage together!

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Absolutely!!

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I’m slowly reading my way through these stories... the quality is extraordinary, everywhere, but no other has touched me like this gentle tale... the world can be softened just a few words, like bare feet on moss - you found them Hannah - beautifully done!

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Thank you so much, Susie! That really means so much to me, and your comment came right when I needed a kind word 💚 I still have several left to read, too! Such a rich trove of stories.

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Hannah, really moving story. The fact that it is about a life-changing event in the life of a potential author makes it much more appropriate for this community project. I liked the language matching the mindset of the narrator and the gentle delivery of the ending.

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Thank you so much! I loved that I was writing about a writer.

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Jan 3Liked by Hannah Holm

The ending brought me to happy tears. The whole thing warmed my writer heart. Lovely, Hannah. 💜

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Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate that 💚

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Dec 31, 2023Liked by Hannah Holm

Oh my.

You brought me right along side you to the end of the story.

I’m standing barefoot in icy cold grass enjoying the chill, with a big smile.

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💚 I'm SO glad you're here!

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Dec 31, 2023Liked by Hannah Holm

Great Job Hannah! Amazed that in so few words, you can get to know the characters and also what a great lesson! Keep up the great work!

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Thank you, Dana!!

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Oh, Hannah. You're so brilliant.

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💚💚💚 You've got me blushing again!

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This is my favourite after reading ten or so....

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Oh gosh, I'm flattered beyond words! Thank you so much 💚

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Ahh, this made me happy inside.

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I'm so happy to hear that!

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Hannah, that was soul touching.

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Your opinion means a lot to me, thank you so much 💚

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Hannahnahnahnahnah.. She is Holm 🌻🫂Happy New Year 🌹🧘🏻‍♀️🌌

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😄 Happy New Year to you, too!

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