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Apr 6Liked by Deb Sinness

This is such a great story. I remember reading it once before, but I liked it even more after the second read. When do you head out for your sprint travels? Any chance you'll be passing through Flagstaff?

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Thanks Cherie...heading out in a couple of weeks, and unfortunately won't be passing through Flagstaff.

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Apr 8Liked by Deb Sinness

Safe travels! I'm hoping to get down to Tucson this fall, maybe we can connect then.

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Thanks Cherie, let’s keep in touch!

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I just commented on Holly’s stack. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story and a huge thank you for your service. 🙏🙏🙏

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You're welcome, and thank you CK!

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Lovely story! And the photo, priceless!

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Thank you Sue!

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"The end" are sweet words to write.

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Yes. They. Are. Jill!

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Apr 6Liked by Deb Sinness

Great story and well written. Loved your photo and artwork.

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Thanks V, I appreciate it!

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We need more stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

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You're welcome Robyn, I agree.

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Such a lovely story! That young girl will never forget your kindness, and someday, no doubt, she will pay it forward. Kindness multiplies. 💙

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I believe that it does too Catherine, thanks for stopping by.

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I loved reading this! Both my boys are Marines-- one stationed at CP and the other currently in schoolhouse at 29. I've done that drive and, mindful of my own kids, flying by the seat of their pants trying to get to base or the airport--I always look out for the high-fade kids toting seabags.

You may have been repaying a karmic debt but I'm sure Asley's mom, Steven, and others are grateful and touched by your kindness.

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Thank you for your kind note. Marines have Semper Fidelis tattooed on our hearts, and your definitely a Semper Fidelis mom❤️

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