In my last post here, ages ago (well, in June), I linked to another blogger's tribute to her dog, Sadie, who had recently passed. At the time, I didn't know that blogger; I just knew of her.
Six weeks later, I met Secret Agent Mama (who has a real name, too: Mishi!) at the BlogHer conference. I was thrilled to spend the afternoon with her and two others at a watering hole near the Sears Tower, and we got to know each other. I'm so glad that we did. We became friends and now keep in touch.
I sent her a copy of Remembering Ruby to share with her kids.
A few weeks ago, Mishi sent me the link to something her daughter Olivia had written in tribute to Sadie. Apparently my book inspired her to write it. I was deeply humbled; I initially wrote my book for my own family, but hoped that it would help others work through their grief (especially children!). I have said since its publication that I just wanted to "help one kid through it". I've been told on a couple occasions that my book did help a youngster cope with their loss, and Olivia's well-written tribute seals it for me: I did what I came to do.
Now I'm feeling greedy. I hope this book helps hundreds of kids.
I want to thank Mishi for sharing Olivia's work with me!
Also, a note to Olivia: You are a wonderful writer, Olivia! Keep it up; I look forward to reading more of your work someday!
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Remembering Ruby Hits Television!
My friend Kim Martucci, meteorologist at WUSA-9 in Washington DC, was kind enough to put the book on the air this morning! Thanks Kim, I really, REALLY appreciate it. The link to her blog entry about it (including the tv clip!) is here!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Remembering Ruby Reviewed By...A Dog!
That's the best kind of review, right?
I'm happy to say that Harry the Pug (whose master is Shawna Coronado, "The Casual Gardener" and author of Gardening Nude, a guide to getting green, getting involved in your community, and helping the earth) gave the book five wags.
Read the review here!
I'm happy to say that Harry the Pug (whose master is Shawna Coronado, "The Casual Gardener" and author of Gardening Nude, a guide to getting green, getting involved in your community, and helping the earth) gave the book five wags.
Read the review here!
Friday, May 2, 2008
A Lovely Tribute!
After recently winning a copy of my book, Jules at Just Because took the time to write a beautiful Haiku about it for Haiku Friday. I am honored that she did it and appreciate it so much! To read it, click here.
Thanks Jules!! You're awesome!
Thanks Jules!! You're awesome!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Contest Winners!
Thanks to my sister who has a Mac and can take a screen shot: she did the random "drawing" for me! The winners of the free books are Kelli, Jules, and Snerg! My plan is to change the body of the contest post (in the next few days as I get a spare moment!) and make it into a lasting memorial where others can add their stories.
I really, really appreciate your stories, everyone. I love reading about the great love other people have for their pets, and your stories really touched me, so thanks!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Many Thanks (and "Cheers!") to My Friends in the UK
I received an e-mail a couple of weeks ago from Beverley Cuddy, editor of Dogs Today Magazine in the United Kingdom. She asked me if I had picked up a current copy of the magazine, because Remembering Ruby was mentioned! I had not looked for it because there is a future review scheduled for somewhere down the pipeline. Apparently a Lovely Woman named Karen who is a colleague of Beverley's arranged the book blurb (with cover photo!) and wasn't aware of Beverley's future plans for the book's appearance in the magazine.
I really, really appreciate Karen's giving my book some press (THANK YOU!!), and I really appreciate Beverley for sending me a copy of the magazine (AND THANKS TO YOU!!)! I am so thankful for my United Kingdom friends!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thanks To Whoever is Responsible...
Hey! This blog just got nominated for an award at Petwellbeing.com! I have no idea who nominated it/me, but thank you so much! I got to put up a cute little badge over there to the side.
Apparently the awards program ends in September, so keep your fingers crossed for me because I can definitely use more exposure!
I'm back soon with the final essay, and hopefully other news if I can get some more things percolating!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Vote For Me!
Taj over at Taj Wanders was kind enough to nominate this blog for Best Animal Blogger! Do me a favor and vote by clicking this button...please! Thanks, Taj!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
High School Hometown Ink, The Sequel!
Yippee! I have asked my parents to pick up a copy of this week's Farragut Press, but I found the article online. Enjoy!
FHS grad authors book
Kim Johnson - Thu, Jan, 3, 2008
Are you struggling with helping your child deal with the loss of a four-legged member of your family? If so, Melisa Wells, a Farragut High School graduate who now resides in Illinois but still has strong ties to the Farragut community, has written a book entitled “Remembering Ruby: for families living beyond the loss of a pet,” that may be able to help.
Wells wrote the book after the death of her family pet, a beagle named Bijoux, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 13.
“I searched high and low for a children’s book that I could share with our sons, then 10 and 8 years old, during our ordeal. None of the books I found ‘spoke to me’ and I decided to tell our own story,” Wells said.
“Remembering Ruby” is the result of an entire family’s labor of love and a fitting memorial to the dog that became one of us,” she added.
Wells said she changed the name of the dog in the book to Ruby because Bijoux would have been too hard for some smaller children to pronounce. Since the word bijoux is French for “little jewels” she felt Ruby was a fitting substitution.
Wells, who holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia, said, “I call this a family book because there are two parts to it.
“The first part, a children’s story, is told from my oldest son’s point of view. It is about the relationship he developed with the dog. Then the dog was diagnosed with an illness and it goes through how we were able to help her enjoy her life and how we coped with her illness.
“The second part is a short advice guide for parents and, because all children grieve in different ways, it offers ideas on how, as a family, [they] can help everyone get through it,” she said.
“I primarily [wrote the book] for my family, but, of course, the secondary goal would be to help others,” she added.
Wells said she did most of the research herself, but solicited input on the parents’ guide from her own veterinarian, Dena Heflin, who is a member of the Illinois State Veterinarian Association.
“People who have read it have been extremely positive. One of the things that makes this book so different is that I used family photographs. People have told me it makes the story more real and they relate to it better,” she said.
“Remembering Ruby” is the first book Wells, who is a freelance magazine writer, has written; but the publication process took only about one year.
“The actual writing did not take that long. It took less than a month because it had all happened to us. All I had to do was write it down and make sure it was appropriate for the age group that I was targeting, which is 4 to 10 year-olds and their parents.
“I had both of my sons read it and edit it for me. I remember two things I wrote that my oldest son said, ‘Mom I would never have said that,’ so I changed the wording,” she said.
“The process of working with the publisher took about eight months, so it took about a year from start to finish,” she added.
“Remembering Ruby” was published by Outskirts Press in Parker, Colo., in September 2007. The book can be ordered from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or directly from the author. For further information, contact Melisa Wells at rememberingruby@sbcglobal.net.
FHS grad authors book
Kim Johnson - Thu, Jan, 3, 2008
Are you struggling with helping your child deal with the loss of a four-legged member of your family? If so, Melisa Wells, a Farragut High School graduate who now resides in Illinois but still has strong ties to the Farragut community, has written a book entitled “Remembering Ruby: for families living beyond the loss of a pet,” that may be able to help.
Wells wrote the book after the death of her family pet, a beagle named Bijoux, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 13.
“I searched high and low for a children’s book that I could share with our sons, then 10 and 8 years old, during our ordeal. None of the books I found ‘spoke to me’ and I decided to tell our own story,” Wells said.
“Remembering Ruby” is the result of an entire family’s labor of love and a fitting memorial to the dog that became one of us,” she added.
Wells said she changed the name of the dog in the book to Ruby because Bijoux would have been too hard for some smaller children to pronounce. Since the word bijoux is French for “little jewels” she felt Ruby was a fitting substitution.
Wells, who holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia, said, “I call this a family book because there are two parts to it.
“The first part, a children’s story, is told from my oldest son’s point of view. It is about the relationship he developed with the dog. Then the dog was diagnosed with an illness and it goes through how we were able to help her enjoy her life and how we coped with her illness.
“The second part is a short advice guide for parents and, because all children grieve in different ways, it offers ideas on how, as a family, [they] can help everyone get through it,” she said.
“I primarily [wrote the book] for my family, but, of course, the secondary goal would be to help others,” she added.
Wells said she did most of the research herself, but solicited input on the parents’ guide from her own veterinarian, Dena Heflin, who is a member of the Illinois State Veterinarian Association.
“People who have read it have been extremely positive. One of the things that makes this book so different is that I used family photographs. People have told me it makes the story more real and they relate to it better,” she said.
“Remembering Ruby” is the first book Wells, who is a freelance magazine writer, has written; but the publication process took only about one year.
“The actual writing did not take that long. It took less than a month because it had all happened to us. All I had to do was write it down and make sure it was appropriate for the age group that I was targeting, which is 4 to 10 year-olds and their parents.
“I had both of my sons read it and edit it for me. I remember two things I wrote that my oldest son said, ‘Mom I would never have said that,’ so I changed the wording,” she said.
“The process of working with the publisher took about eight months, so it took about a year from start to finish,” she added.
“Remembering Ruby” was published by Outskirts Press in Parker, Colo., in September 2007. The book can be ordered from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or directly from the author. For further information, contact Melisa Wells at rememberingruby@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Deja-vu, All Over Again!
I found out yesterday that the book also appeared in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Glancer, the sister magazine (and almost identical twin on the inside) of the Naperville Glancer. So yay!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Me-1, NaBloPoMo-0
Well, NaBloPoMo is over for 2007. I successfully updated my page on NaBloPoMo daily, and kept up with this blog and Suburban Scrawl practically everyday. It was fun, but I'm happy to be back down to 2 blogs instead of 3! Whew!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Thank Goodness!
Six of us had dinner here in Tucson at PF Chang’s last night (Yummy!). When the server brought our plate of fortune cookies, I grabbed mine first. My fortune?
“Your efforts will be worthwhile.”
Yay!
“Your efforts will be worthwhile.”
Yay!
Friday, November 16, 2007
More West Suburban Ink!
If you are a reader of my sister’s blog, The House of Jules, this will be day-old news to you…
I was very, very excited to find out that my book would be featured in the Local Lit section of our newspaper, The Naperville Sun! Expecting just a little teeny, tiny blurb, I was flabbergasted when Julie e-mailed me yesterday morning to let me know that the article takes up half the page! Being all the way on the other side of the country (I’m in Tucson, Arizona…you knew that, right??), I was thrilled when Julie scanned the article so I could see it for myself! Yippee!!
I was very, very excited to find out that my book would be featured in the Local Lit section of our newspaper, The Naperville Sun! Expecting just a little teeny, tiny blurb, I was flabbergasted when Julie e-mailed me yesterday morning to let me know that the article takes up half the page! Being all the way on the other side of the country (I’m in Tucson, Arizona…you knew that, right??), I was thrilled when Julie scanned the article so I could see it for myself! Yippee!!
Friday, November 9, 2007
La...Ti Da...Ti Da!
Every few days I do a few internet searches to see if anyone new is talking about the book, and also to see if any publications have printed information or a review, basically because I'm an impatient person (but working on it). I have found lots and lots of internet sellers that now offer the book, most of which have names I don't recognize, but...
I found something WAY cool just now. The book is available at TARGET.COM!!
I created something that you can get at Target! Woo Wooooooo! Can I get a What-what??
Long Live Happy*!
*The book was not in this commercial. Don't worry; you didn't blink and miss it or anything. I just added the ad (ha!) for ambiance.
I found something WAY cool just now. The book is available at TARGET.COM!!
I created something that you can get at Target! Woo Wooooooo! Can I get a What-what??
Long Live Happy*!
*The book was not in this commercial. Don't worry; you didn't blink and miss it or anything. I just added the ad (ha!) for ambiance.
Friday, November 2, 2007
West Suburban Ink!
What a great day it's been, bookwise!
First, a client at the salon--after drying her nails at the drying table (of course! she wouldn't dry them at the polishing table, would she?) where my book is conveniently on display--approached me at the desk and congratulated me on my book. I said, "Thanks!" She asked, "You wouldn't happen to have any with you so I could buy one, would you?"
And I said, "Lady, are you kidding?" and then I opened up my trenchcoat where I had sewn about six copies into the lining as if they were watches.
Just kidding. Just trying to add a little bit of spice to that story.
The truth is less exciting: I just ran out to my car to grab a book. She asked me to sign it for her sister, which I did, and she said, "I'm going to give it to my sister because she's a grief counselor."
YAY! YIPPEE! WOO HOO!
There I go with those mixed emotions again. Should I really have been mentally cheering about a grief counselor? It's such a serious (and might I add VERY IMPORTANT) job. I guess what I was really cheering about was the potential for more people to hear about my book. As she was walking out I grabbed some of my business cards and asked her to ask her sis to pass them on.
THEN the really, really thrilling part of the day arrived. Another client came over to me about an hour later on her way out, and said "I saw the little blurb about your book in West Suburban Living magazine, congratulations!!"
I screamed "WHAT? Shut up! Are you kidding me???"
She said, "They didn't tell you it was going to be in there?"
I had sent them a book for review (along with my press release) for their "Local Authors" page but didn't think of checking the new issue because I didn't anticipate such a quick inclusion.
I asked her if the blurb included the cover graphic, and she said she didn't remember seeing it. I was really hoping so, because I believe that Julie's awesomely designed cover is what would draw people to the blurb first.
Needless to say, I was quite anxious to leave work and go get a copy of the magazine, so as soon as I was able, I hopped into the car and rushed over to Borders. I frantically glanced around the magazine racks and finally saw it, grabbed it, and madly flipped the pages.
And there it was.
On page 42.
With the cover graphic.
A joyful moment!
This magazine gets distributed to almost 27,000 households each month!
I called Julie right away and we shrieked together on the phone.
I love today.
First, a client at the salon--after drying her nails at the drying table (of course! she wouldn't dry them at the polishing table, would she?) where my book is conveniently on display--approached me at the desk and congratulated me on my book. I said, "Thanks!" She asked, "You wouldn't happen to have any with you so I could buy one, would you?"
And I said, "Lady, are you kidding?" and then I opened up my trenchcoat where I had sewn about six copies into the lining as if they were watches.
Just kidding. Just trying to add a little bit of spice to that story.
The truth is less exciting: I just ran out to my car to grab a book. She asked me to sign it for her sister, which I did, and she said, "I'm going to give it to my sister because she's a grief counselor."
YAY! YIPPEE! WOO HOO!
There I go with those mixed emotions again. Should I really have been mentally cheering about a grief counselor? It's such a serious (and might I add VERY IMPORTANT) job. I guess what I was really cheering about was the potential for more people to hear about my book. As she was walking out I grabbed some of my business cards and asked her to ask her sis to pass them on.
THEN the really, really thrilling part of the day arrived. Another client came over to me about an hour later on her way out, and said "I saw the little blurb about your book in West Suburban Living magazine, congratulations!!"
I screamed "WHAT? Shut up! Are you kidding me???"
She said, "They didn't tell you it was going to be in there?"
I had sent them a book for review (along with my press release) for their "Local Authors" page but didn't think of checking the new issue because I didn't anticipate such a quick inclusion.
I asked her if the blurb included the cover graphic, and she said she didn't remember seeing it. I was really hoping so, because I believe that Julie's awesomely designed cover is what would draw people to the blurb first.
Needless to say, I was quite anxious to leave work and go get a copy of the magazine, so as soon as I was able, I hopped into the car and rushed over to Borders. I frantically glanced around the magazine racks and finally saw it, grabbed it, and madly flipped the pages.
And there it was.
On page 42.
With the cover graphic.
A joyful moment!
This magazine gets distributed to almost 27,000 households each month!
I called Julie right away and we shrieked together on the phone.
I love today.
Monday, October 29, 2007
I'll Take "Best-Selling" Any Way I Can Get It
Upon googling the book with my name (and using the Yahoo! search engine), I discovered a couple of things. Number one, my book is being sold at tons of online places I have never even heard of.
Number two, and more exciting, is that my book is listed under "Hot New Releases" on Amazon, and it's #2 in the best-selling new and future releases under the pet death category. (That's a mouthful!) The number 1? A new book about the Berenstain Bears. Good for them! I am plenty happy with being in second place. Like the other Amazon rankings, this one is updated hourly, but I don't care. I'll take whatever good stuff I can get, even if I'm off the chart this afternoon!
Number two, and more exciting, is that my book is listed under "Hot New Releases" on Amazon, and it's #2 in the best-selling new and future releases under the pet death category. (That's a mouthful!) The number 1? A new book about the Berenstain Bears. Good for them! I am plenty happy with being in second place. Like the other Amazon rankings, this one is updated hourly, but I don't care. I'll take whatever good stuff I can get, even if I'm off the chart this afternoon!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Outage
Argggghhh! On Thursday while driving home from work and attempting to call home, I discovered that we had no phone service. Ouch! Well, I thought, at least we have cell phones and the call forwarding feature on our home line...
What I wasn't prepared for was the fact that our internet service runs through the phone line...double ouch!
"This can't happen," I thought. "I have WORK to do!"
But alas, it did happen, and I tried to learn yet another lesson in patience. Our line was repaired yesterday afternoon and I can now obviously spend time online working, e-mailing friends, and reading the blogs I have become attached to...and the whole experience makes me wonder how much harder all of this book stuff would have been without the technology that is available today, so I take a moment to be thankful.
What I wasn't prepared for was the fact that our internet service runs through the phone line...double ouch!
"This can't happen," I thought. "I have WORK to do!"
But alas, it did happen, and I tried to learn yet another lesson in patience. Our line was repaired yesterday afternoon and I can now obviously spend time online working, e-mailing friends, and reading the blogs I have become attached to...and the whole experience makes me wonder how much harder all of this book stuff would have been without the technology that is available today, so I take a moment to be thankful.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
My Ship(ment) Has Finally Come In!
Last night at about 8:00 p.m. the doorbell rang. It was the second time it rang within 30 minutes, and very weird because NOBODY ever comes to our house after dark unless we're expecting them. The first visitor was someone from the Boy Scout Troop, but that's another story.
Anyway, at 8:00 p.m. when the bell rang, the dog went crazy barking as usual, and Jim and I looked at each other as if to say, "Whaaa?"
I went to see who it was and, through the window, saw the UPS truck pulling away. Hurray! What can Brown do for me? It can bring me books!
Now the pressure's on. Thank goodness I don't work tomorrow and Friday; I'm going to have to get all of my review copies in the mail!
It's an exciting day!
Anyway, at 8:00 p.m. when the bell rang, the dog went crazy barking as usual, and Jim and I looked at each other as if to say, "Whaaa?"
I went to see who it was and, through the window, saw the UPS truck pulling away. Hurray! What can Brown do for me? It can bring me books!
Now the pressure's on. Thank goodness I don't work tomorrow and Friday; I'm going to have to get all of my review copies in the mail!
It's an exciting day!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Card-carrying Author
My business cards arrived yesterday. (By the way, we use Vistaprint for many things: I highly recommend them!) Julie designed those, as well. They are awesome; they are set up vertically and they look just like the book cover.
The exciting part is that after my name comes the title of "Author". Still feels weird!
I went crazy last night, handing them out at the parent meeting for our Boy Scout Troop. I will probably go crazy at the health club today too, as I have a class to teach; so if you're at Healthtrack, look out for flying business cards!
The exciting part is that after my name comes the title of "Author". Still feels weird!
I went crazy last night, handing them out at the parent meeting for our Boy Scout Troop. I will probably go crazy at the health club today too, as I have a class to teach; so if you're at Healthtrack, look out for flying business cards!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Back to Elementary School...
I just paid a visit to my sons' former elementary school, to donate a copy of the book to the LMC (Library Media Center: because 21st century school libraries contain so much more than books!). I absolutely LOVE this school. My boys attended this school from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I volunteered as the room mom every year except for one, and dabbled in other committees also. The entire diverse community of teachers, staff, students, and parents was/is so very tightly knit and it's such a welcome place. Besides the high standards of education held here, the teachers and staff offer so much more; they definitely impacted our family as I'm sure they did many others.
Mrs. J had both of my kids in 2nd grade--different years, of course. She is just one of the dynamic, energetic, caring teachers on staff. She tries to maintain a reputation that she is the "meanest" teacher at the school, but only succeeds in fooling the kids until they attend her class on the first day, because she is so fun!!
Mr. G had my older son for 3rd grade and, later, my younger one for math. He actually invited his entire 3rd grade class to his wedding that year!
Mrs. W had my younger son for 4th grade. She is a no-nonsense woman: doesn't take any "business" from anyone. At the time, she was PERFECT for him. One of the things I loved about her is that if my son had a problem he wanted to talk about, she was more than willing to meet with him (and sometimes, me too!) before school. She gave him so much respect and always made sure he knew she was listening to him, and they worked together on solutions.
Mr. R had my younger son for 5th grade. He lives practically in the school's backyard. He taught my son a lot about negotiating the delicate relationship issues between 5th grade boys and girls. (He did a lot of refereeing that year!)
Mrs. M had my older son for 5th grade. In addition to having a great year, he had the chance to audition for the Nicole Kidman movie "Birth", because Mrs. M received info on the casting call and thought he should try out for it. (Needless to say we're glad he didn't get that particular movie...but auditioning was an experience that not too many kids get, and definitely unforgettable. He no longer reads scripts.LOL)
On my way in, I stopped to see the school receptionist, who has been there for a really long time. She once told me that she remembers my 15 year old coming in to see her at the office on a regular basis as a kindergartner, not because he had a stomach ache or some other problem, but just because he wanted to visit the office. (Awww...cute!) She told me that I can make some flyers to hand out to the teachers and support staff. Yay!
I then spoke with the LMC Director, whom I had not met previously. She thanked me for the book and is allowing me to create a poster to, err, post in the LMC so the kids walking through will know it's there. We chatted for a few minutes and then I walked through the halls to the front door, checking out the student art that hung in the hallways along the way. It seemed like only yesterday that we were a new family at this school, and now that's all in the rear view mirror. Time flies.
I'm sure you can see why I decided to put this school on top of my priority list when it came to marketing this book. Yes, the student age group is right. Yes, the LMC Director is very friendly. What it really boils down to for me though, is that I feel supported here; I feel comfortable here. And even though it's been 2 years since my younger son left, they welcomed me back today with open arms and were genuinely happy for my accomplishment. It doesn't get much better than that!
Mrs. J had both of my kids in 2nd grade--different years, of course. She is just one of the dynamic, energetic, caring teachers on staff. She tries to maintain a reputation that she is the "meanest" teacher at the school, but only succeeds in fooling the kids until they attend her class on the first day, because she is so fun!!
Mr. G had my older son for 3rd grade and, later, my younger one for math. He actually invited his entire 3rd grade class to his wedding that year!
Mrs. W had my younger son for 4th grade. She is a no-nonsense woman: doesn't take any "business" from anyone. At the time, she was PERFECT for him. One of the things I loved about her is that if my son had a problem he wanted to talk about, she was more than willing to meet with him (and sometimes, me too!) before school. She gave him so much respect and always made sure he knew she was listening to him, and they worked together on solutions.
Mr. R had my younger son for 5th grade. He lives practically in the school's backyard. He taught my son a lot about negotiating the delicate relationship issues between 5th grade boys and girls. (He did a lot of refereeing that year!)
Mrs. M had my older son for 5th grade. In addition to having a great year, he had the chance to audition for the Nicole Kidman movie "Birth", because Mrs. M received info on the casting call and thought he should try out for it. (Needless to say we're glad he didn't get that particular movie...but auditioning was an experience that not too many kids get, and definitely unforgettable. He no longer reads scripts.LOL)
On my way in, I stopped to see the school receptionist, who has been there for a really long time. She once told me that she remembers my 15 year old coming in to see her at the office on a regular basis as a kindergartner, not because he had a stomach ache or some other problem, but just because he wanted to visit the office. (Awww...cute!) She told me that I can make some flyers to hand out to the teachers and support staff. Yay!
I then spoke with the LMC Director, whom I had not met previously. She thanked me for the book and is allowing me to create a poster to, err, post in the LMC so the kids walking through will know it's there. We chatted for a few minutes and then I walked through the halls to the front door, checking out the student art that hung in the hallways along the way. It seemed like only yesterday that we were a new family at this school, and now that's all in the rear view mirror. Time flies.
I'm sure you can see why I decided to put this school on top of my priority list when it came to marketing this book. Yes, the student age group is right. Yes, the LMC Director is very friendly. What it really boils down to for me though, is that I feel supported here; I feel comfortable here. And even though it's been 2 years since my younger son left, they welcomed me back today with open arms and were genuinely happy for my accomplishment. It doesn't get much better than that!
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