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Good morning Julie, Much of “A Real Ballbuster” stood out to me. Two in particular come to mind right now.

You wanted to keep your children, Brindsley and Delaney, in the loop. With lovingkindness you judged what they could comprehend, as well as live with, regarding their dad’s status. At the same time you kept their routines as typical as possible.

For your own well being, you continued your love and devotion to your life mate so you both would carry on. In sickness and in health. Wisely you cared for yourself, continuing your joyful runs and by making time for stretches, nerve flossing, and meditation. That you provided to your readers, at the end of every chapter, instances of your daily practice to “try on for size” was both kind and helpful.

And before I close, I admired your wisdom and efforts to maintain your community of family and friends. That kept the door open for their help as well as allowing their energy to support you and your entire family. A wise safeguard against “I can and must do everything” thinking and behavior.

With “A Real Ballbuster” successfully launched, are you considering any book tours to raise awareness of your work? With summer coming that could be a “two-fer.” Adventures for your kiddos and promotion of your book!?

All the best, always. To you and yours.

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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us. I appreciate you so much! Book Tours? What a great question and I'm smiling because I didn't think of that. What a wonderful idea and not sure where to start but I will think on this. :) Adventures and book promotion sounds fun.

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I also loved how Julie let the children be part of it for real.

My assistant teacher has just been through chemo. She stayed in touch with our students with pics, emails, etc. They sent pics, videos and lots of ❤️ love@ She shared her baldness and they saw her in the chemo room, holding the bear they sent her.

Yesterday, she came to school! They all felt her fuzzy hair starting to grow back! Hugs all around.

We went through it together!!

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Thank you Claudette. I'm so happy to hear what your assistant teacher did. How brave and loving! xoxo She sounds amazing. I'm so happy she is recovering.

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Cancer is not gone:(

She is doing immunotherapy and hanging in there.

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Oh, I'm sad to hear this. I will continue to hold her in my prayers. Hugs to you Claudette.

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My maternal grands used to describe a difficult task as “a tough row to hoe.” May this phase grow wellness and recovery. 🙏🏽

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Thank you

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Thank you Gary

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I love this, Claudette! What an amazing lady.

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Oh gosh, Julie, this is goosepimpling. The very raw feelings in this story show what a tough journey this has been - kudos to all of you. Awesome.

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Thank you so much Rebecca for being here and reading so faithfully. I was so happy Jeff shared this with me. He was so surprised he didn't tell me. I'm glad we have the opportunity now to share and heal together.

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I love that word!

Goosepimpling!

Autocorrect is balking at it...

I will like to use it someday myself!

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I do too! I never heard "goosepimpling" until Rebecca! I love it. :)

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LOL - thanks, Claudette! Where US English has 'goosebumps', British English has 'goosepimples'. I'm not sure that 'goosebumping' sounds quite as nice as 'goosepimpling', though! 🤣

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I agree Rebecca! British English sounds quite nice for many words. I had no idea until my sister moved to England. I love it.

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One of my kids has a British accent. I love hearing her talk!

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Healing as a family can be a book in itself. Continuing to pray for all of you as you heal into a strength of spirit and soul that perhaps you never knew you had. Hold each others' hearts. ❤️. I haven't read the book yet but am looking forward to doing so.

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It's funny you mention this. I will just thinking this on my run this morning...that I have more to write as we continue healing and learning. Thank you so much Mary. I appreciate your interest and support.

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Gary Spangler

Has captured my thoughts so well

Servant leadership…

Jules, you took on the responsibility no one ever wants to assume. You did it with grace and dignity and courage. When G-d asked Moses to return to Egypt and free his people, he asked “ Why me”? No one ever feels they can handle such awesome burdens. Moses, like you, did it with G-d’s help.

May you and your precious family continue to be blessed…♥️

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Clark, this is a wonderful thing say. Thank you so much. I coudn't have made it through without my foundation in the Lord and our community. Many blessings to you and yours today and always.

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The stories inside the stories.

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Indeed. I'm so grateful Jeff is sharing with me his thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much Nancy for being here with me.

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You are enriching others lives with this book...

And your own! Reading the book helped Jeff remember and share more of his own story!

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Thank you so much Claudette. Yes, I agree. I'm happy this book has given us that.

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