Thank you, Patrick, for your kind words and care. It means a lot, especially as I know you've dealt with it too on a very personal level.

There are times when the sadness and grief catch me off guard. This was one of those times. I'm grateful the dragonfly appeared when it did. I'm grateful too that I had the capacity to write about it.

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Carolyn Hastings
Carolyn Hastings

Written by Carolyn Hastings

Well-practiced speech pathologist now practicing to be a children’s book writer — emphasis on practicing.

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