Stories can save you


	Stories can save you

bignosemousie

10-19-2009 5:42 PM

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10-19-2009 6:35 PM

debbyski

"The Shack" is my current favorite work of fiction. A very powerful story

10-19-2009 7:20 PM

bignosemousie

I've heard many people like that book, Debby.

10-19-2009 7:28 PM

debbyski

I think you would enjoy it BNM.

10-19-2009 11:58 PM

lollipop10

Oh yes. My kids love my stories. I didn't even know i could tell them...i just did it. I guess i have enough.
I think that's a great clip Mousie, and so true.

10-20-2009 12:26 AM

bignosemousie

Thanks Lollipop. My daughter has just started making up stories and writing them down. Is there anything more precious than a book written and illustrated by a child?

10-20-2009 12:29 AM

lollipop10

Nope.

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