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Nadia L Hohn's avatar

It’s a gift to be seen.

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Allene  Swienckowski's avatar

Lovely.

So many talented individuals never receive that kind f support or acknowledgement.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

What a story! Thank you for sharing a piece of your history with us. It tells us so much about you and your values. Your daughter has a very special dad who stepped up. And I suspect continues to.

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Kern Carter's avatar

Even in the moment, it felt really special to me. And yeah, my daughter’s dad is pretty cool LOL. We definitely have the most special bond.

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Kirthana Ramisetti's avatar

This was so lovely. Teachers are truly everything. (And coincidentally, I posted today about the teacher who changed my life, so especially found this moving.)

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Kern Carter's avatar

They truly are angels on earth.

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Kim Echlin's avatar

This is a very powerful piece Kern. Thank you so much for posting and sharing. Stories inspire all of us. I like the Richard Wagamese quote, “all that we are is story.”

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Kern Carter's avatar

Thanks Kim. And love that quote!

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Terry Freedman's avatar

That's one very special teacher

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LuLu Johnson's avatar

-- i think you were brave, kern.

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Kern Carter's avatar

Thank you!

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Precious Kilpatrick's avatar

That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this part of your life. It was very inspiring. I needed that.

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Kern Carter's avatar

Wow, you're very welcome Precious. Thank you for reading.

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