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trying to hold

By Colette Kern
October 6, 2023
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5 thoughts on “trying to hold”

judy
December 6, 2023 at 2:12 am

This is such a powerful image.

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1. Colette Kern
  December 6, 2023 at 6:25 pm
  
  Thank you, Judy!
  
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Pris Campbell
October 7, 2023 at 6:07 am

What a great visual image of that experience!

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1. Colette Kern
  October 7, 2023 at 8:47 pm
  
  Pris, thank you so much! I am honored that you appreciate it!
  
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2. Colette Kern
  October 7, 2023 at 8:49 pm
  
  Pris, thank you. I am honored that you appreciate it.
  
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