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Jack Ridl's avatar

I am celebrating that vital change with a bunch of cookies for ages four and up.

I didn’t know that I actually helped . Thank you for such a loving acknowledgment. It’s interesting that simply stating the accurate unintentionally helped.

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Dana VanderLugt's avatar

You always help! That's just what you do!

But, yes, that one simple nudge on your part motivated me to follow my gut and open up a conversation. I'm so grateful I did. Age guidelines on stories are arbitrary. I recently re-read Charlotte's Web, and it meant more to me now than ever.

Over and over, Jack -- thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Jack Ridl's avatar

What a joy to receive exuberant thanks from huge-hearted Dana❤️

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Laurie Blackwell's avatar

Dana- I’m so sorry about your father-in-law. My love to every one of you as you absorb this news. May you find lovely ways to remember his life.

Also, I second the sentiments around age level limits on book covers. I adored your writing and courageous family story and am decidedly not aged 9-12. I will more closely resemble “aged”.

Lastly, great job on box jumps!!🙌🏼

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Dana VanderLugt's avatar

Thanks, Laurie. You are the best. ❤️❤️❤️ Your support and encouragement for decades now fuels me.

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