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MaryEllen Woodside's avatar

Something tells me that little girl would have been just as kind to a complete stranger. She knows compassion and kindness first hand. ❤️❤️❤️

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MAM's avatar

How totally sweet! A worried grandpa being taking care of by his loving granddaughter. She's going to grow into a wonderful, caring lady! May all kids grow up like this! Thanks for the wonderfully endearing essay, Sean. We do appreciate your stories!

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Te Burt's avatar

You said it all.

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Julie RN's avatar

Amen🙏

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Carol M.'s avatar

Awww I took care of my Dad when he was old. Every time I changed my clothes, I was a different person to him. (In the morning in our Jammie’s I was the lady who came to make breakfast. Later when dressed for the day and shaving him, he would tell me the breakfast lady was ok) 🥲☕️😇💌

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Susie S's avatar

I took care of my mom in her own home for 3 yrs while my hubby held down the fort at the farm. I'll never regret the time spent with her.

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Carol M.'s avatar

You are so right❣️🤗

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Susie S's avatar

Bless your heart, Carol. What a wonderfully dutiful daughter you were and always will be.

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Cynthia Russell's avatar

WHAT A GIFT YOU GAVE TO US ALL!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS LETTER!! BLESS YOU SEAN FOR ALWAYS SHOWING KINDNESS..!!! A REMINDER TO ALL OF US!!! THANK YOU!!!!

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Ernie in River City's avatar

So sweet on so many levels. I am flying my bride to visit our grandson at college this morning right after church. In many ways, I am Robert ... right down to the Merrells. And yet, I am blessed beyond measure. My sweet sister is Robert in other ways ... she doesn't know her children or grandchildren anymore. But she's still sweet. We're both fortunate to have Angelas in our lives.

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Bob Blesse's avatar

Oh, my! That's awesome! Thank you, Sean! As always, you give us beautiful insights into the lives of others—loving, caring, kind, generous, compassionate people. Goodness!

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Dolores's avatar

Such patience and compassion from a child. Angela has the sense to be present for grandfather whose short term memory is slipping. To hold his hand. Angel-a, hmm.

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Susie S's avatar

Indeed, Dolores. ☺️

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Becky robertson's avatar

Loved loved this! And loved your show tonite in Tuscaloosa. Only my fifth time to have the good fortune to attend your show!! Loved the music! Your wide range of artistic talent blows my mind! Thank you for brightening our world

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Judy Glazik's avatar

Thank you, Sean. I cried.♥️

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Dalton Sullivan's avatar

Me too, and so did my wife

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Lander Bethel's avatar

Sweet.

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

The little square box says "Write a comment" but I could not add to the story if I wanted to. Way to go Sean.

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Jo Hill's avatar

♥️

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Julie RN's avatar

Psalm 127 : 3 says, "Children are a Gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.”

10 year old Angela is that Gift to her 82 year old Grampa, who is now in need of her compassionate love at a scary airport. Since she has flown “tons” of times, she’s able to put him more at ease, and tell him “it’s going to be okay.”

I love the hand holding, as she leads her Grampa toward the gate. And the back rubbing, too.

But Sean, I also love your compliment to Angela’s Mom. A parent always appreciates knowing that her child is extraordinary💖

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Cindy Gallop's avatar

Out of chaos comes a sweet and tender story. A life unfolds for a grandchild who is mesmerized by her dear grandfather. I never had a grandfather to talk with, sadly, I have always missed this experience. This story reminds me why. In my family circle, stories from those who knew “Bill” or “Red” are the only small window I see through to know a little about them.

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Susie S's avatar

I never knew either of my grandpa's, either, Cindy. Although, my grandpa on my dad's side did hold me as an infant and said to my mom, she won't remember me.

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Cindy Gallop's avatar

Awwwww……that’s dear…..he had a blessed moment to hold his granddaughter!

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Susie S's avatar

And, I did, too. ❤️

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Cindy Gallop's avatar

Yes 🤗

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Lacie Maynard's avatar

This pulls at my heartstrings and brings joy to my soul.

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Jules Powellhi's avatar

Wow!

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