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Priscilla Merrill's avatar

Awwww, love it!!!!

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thanks Priscilla

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Penfist's avatar

We all have different challenges in life. How fortunate that your grandson has the kind of support system that allows for him to surmount his challenges in a safe, loving environment. I'm sure you have made a contribution to that, and I laud you.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thank you, Pen. He's the main reason we moved from Upstate NY to Wisconsin. My daughter a school psychologist couldn't work and deal with the endless demands on her time by the school trying to manage him - but he's doing much better behavior wise nowadays.

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Joyce Wycoff's avatar

definitively a magic moment. thanks for sharing, Mark.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

You're welcome. The memory is a definite keeper. Thanks Joyce.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Oh man, I have tears. As a grandfather I can only say, every one of them is precious. Good job "Nathan" and God bless you and your family. Thanks Mark.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thanks Jim. The Christmas concert was 2022 but I remember the wave like it was yesterday. Grandkids are certainly one of the major motivators for us oldsters to seek to leave the world in better condition than when we found it.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Sooo sweet! Thank you for something so pure and full of love, Mark.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thanks, Jeanne.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

How lovely! Thanks for sharing this charming slice of life.

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Mark VanLaeys's avatar

Thank you, Diana, and you are welcome.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

The streets ARE filled with magic! Such a lovely, tender piece, Mark.

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Manuel A. Garcia's avatar

Thanks for sharing your joy, Mark!

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