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My mouth is watering for the pancakes, as I feel the mix of fear and hope.

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Thank you. That means I was able to evoke the emotion of this piece for at least one reader!

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I can almost feel her fear. Also, a reminder of the important things in life... not only what is happening in the world but also what we have in our hearts to cling to at times of distress. Good story, Dascha.

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Thank you, my friend.

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wow! this brings it all home

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Thank you, Connie. I think it's so important to show the human faces in this war. The civilians (and soldiers) dying in Ukraine are not numbers!

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So true, it could be us 🙏

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How moving. I will share, keep writing stuff like this!

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Thank you for sharing, Kim. 💖

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