#135 - I tore out a sheet from my notebook and wrote my name, email, and Substack URL on it, folded it over, and handed it to him saying, “Give this to your mom, okay? I hope to hear from you.”
You definitely made a connection, Brother. Your encouragement may have been enough to light a fire in the boy. One thing is for sure, he won't ever forget his encounter with a writer who took him seriously.
Ah - love this. You are so kind to encourage him. Human connection is the thing that not only makes us most human, but also reveals the best of our humanity. I hope to read Theo’s story on your Substack, if not his own! 😊
Hi, Beth. Thank you. I have thought about doing Theo's story. I don't know if I can write as a seven-year old, however, maybe I am writing as a seven-year old already. Ha! Thanks again.
Such clever weaving here, Ron. A story about writing the story you are writing! He gave that sweet little boy (and us) lots of good information about how to get started on a story. Excellent!
You definitely made a connection, Brother. Your encouragement may have been enough to light a fire in the boy. One thing is for sure, he won't ever forget his encounter with a writer who took him seriously.
I have received many an encouraging word on Substack. Some came from you, James.;)
"I have received many an encouraging word on Substack. Some came from you, James.;)" - Likewise, K.C. Thank you.
Just wow, James Ron - an utter delight. Absolutely loved this!
Thank you very much, Rebecca, for your very nice comment! I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
Making connections in more ways than one. Great inter-generational connection. Sweet story, cowboy.
Hi, Jim. I enjoyed putting this one together. Thank you.
Ah - love this. You are so kind to encourage him. Human connection is the thing that not only makes us most human, but also reveals the best of our humanity. I hope to read Theo’s story on your Substack, if not his own! 😊
Hi, Beth. Thank you. I have thought about doing Theo's story. I don't know if I can write as a seven-year old, however, maybe I am writing as a seven-year old already. Ha! Thanks again.
I actually found this incredibly moving! Such a pure interaction, open-hearted and earnest. Thank you for the pick-me-up!
Hi, Neil. Thank you very much! I appreciate it.
Neil, thanks for the restack!
Such clever weaving here, Ron. A story about writing the story you are writing! He gave that sweet little boy (and us) lots of good information about how to get started on a story. Excellent!
You always make me feel good, Sharron. I can't thank you enough, but, thank you.
What an endearing story!
Thank you, Jim. I appreciate it.
Hi, Chamaya. Thank you for your very warm comment. Yes, I do. And the deepest longest lasting memories.
Hi, Stephanie. I would like to think that it is as you say. Thank you for reading and your very nice comment!