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“A must read for kids 9-14” as if it’s not going to make this grown woman cry (again) 🙄
— Jan 23, 2025 01:30PM
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“I remembered a passage from the Bible my mother had read to us: “God helps those who help themselves.” I thought of the words. I mulled them over in my mind. I decided I’d ask God to help me. There on the banks of the Illinois River, in the cool shade of the tall white sycamores, I asked God to help me get two hound pups. It wasn’t much of a prayer, but it did come right from the heart.”
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— Jan 25, 2025 03:11PM
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Jan 23, 2025 02:17PM
omg i'm having traumatic flashbacks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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When I think “children’s classics”, I think of this story and exactly how emotive and impactful it was on me as a child! Maybe this is your sign to give it a re-read, too. For the nostalgia, AND the emotional exercise 😉
Lmao, Kristen, I’m having a hard time mentally preparing myself as I willingly step into what I KNOW is coming 😩
Ha! “I want to read Where The Red Fern Grows just to feel something” is really the credo of our times. Relatable and bleak and nostalgic. Best of luck, G. Thoughts and prayers… ❤️

