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janet link's avatar

I sent your letter to a few friends whose children are grown because I knew they would like the intimacy and truthfulness of your beautiful gift to Boo.

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Kerri Hinds's avatar

I love this so much and I too am crying. Your daughter could be my daughter, so many similarities. My “boo” is seven. ❤️

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Kim Stump's avatar

Kimmery- perfect! So very perfect!! 💖💕

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Ashley Spivey's avatar

I am SOBBING

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Jill C's avatar

So sweet, what a beautiful young lady!

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Anne's avatar

I add my congratulations to your daughter! I just watched 129 8th graders move up this evening. I remember when your “Boo”did that! I was proud of her then and proud of her now

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Leah Campbell's avatar

What a lovely essay, and what a wonderful young woman you have brought into the world.

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Judy Martin's avatar

Love and congratulations to my daughter and granddaughter and all the generations of women behind us who have gone out and done good 😘🤗🥰

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Suzanne Crockett's avatar

I remember the feeling, 24 years ago. He got into the school we all wanted, four states away. As the time to leave got closer I started thinking, “He doesn’t have to go. He could live at home, go to community college.” I was shocked that I’d even think it! LOL But he’s our only one, so maybe that was part of it.

Boo sounds like a lovely young woman - congratulations!

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Debra Whiting Alexander's avatar

You have me in tears. As a mom of a now 37 year old daughter, I still remember the high school to college transition. Just wait until the wedding. 😬 Love your writing, Kimmery!

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