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Jeff Kirkham's avatar

As always. Well said ... well said.

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Leo Jenkins's avatar

Thank you, Jeff.

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Matt Cyr's avatar

Right on man. Loved the time:fear analogy. Great imagery too. Could hear the rush of air over my ears as you both jumped off the dock. Fun times. Thanks for your service too. 👊

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Viki's avatar

The power of her words (and yours) truly mattered. This is heart-warming and confirmation for those of us conquering our own fears that surface as we guide our young ones.

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Leo Jenkins's avatar

It can certainly be scary

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John Scott's avatar

Truly powerful read…courage is how we stand up after being knocked down

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Leo Jenkins's avatar

I completely agree. There is no courage without adversity, without fear.

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Larry Chapman's avatar

A hugely powerful story! One of your best and worthy of publication in any of the prestigious periodicals. I was there, at a distance, sitting on the stone steps down to the Lake, secretively eavesdropping on your discussion with your daughter (my granddaughter), watching you hand in hand jump into the Lake. I was deeply impressed by how you helped her conquer her fear. This story let's readers relive my eavesdropping experience and gives them so much more of the backstory that I could not imagine. Bravo Leo!

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Leo Jenkins's avatar

Thank you. And thank you for recording the moment of our young protagonist's triumph!

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Anna's avatar

Beautiful writing.

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