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RemovedJun 23Liked by Dave Van Manen
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Jun 24·edited Jun 24Author

Thanks Pat. The photos are a kick even for us. We were such babies having babies. Since we did all that when we were in our 20s, we are trying to live our 20s now in our 60s. Let's get together sometime this summer.

Replying to Pat Hyatt's comment: Such special memories. Thank you for sharing. (Thanks for the throw back pictures too!)

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Jun 22Liked by Dave Van Manen

So beautiful Dave!❤️

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Jun 24·edited Jun 24Author

Thanks Christine. It was a wonderful walk through many magical memories - that seem so so long ago. I hope you are well as summer kicks into high gear. My best to Ken.

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Jun 23Liked by Dave Van Manen

Love reading about the magical home birth experiences you two had!! Sounds magical and beautiful indeed.

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They were indeed such magical experiences Mindy. Take care, and I hope our paths cross sometime this summer.

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Jun 23Liked by Dave Van Manen

Thank you for sharing this magical experience. ❤️

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Thanks for reading it and making a comment. It feels good to know folks are reading these little pieces I write. It's been fun! Take care.

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Jun 23Liked by Dave Van Manen

Love the photos--I didn't know you "then", so it's sweet to get a glimpse. And the song--Bob Dylan Jr? You've got a nicer voice!

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Thanks Evan. It's been nice finding little outlets for my music. As for the photos, that was a lot of years ago - we were very young (Helene was only 20 when Sierra was born, I was 23).

Helene and I didn't know you or Robin back then, but we have known you for awhile now. I have good memories of spending some time with you - and Robin sometimes - back in the MPEC days. They were good days. I always feel appreciation for the good energy you brought yo MPEC.

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Jun 24Liked by Dave Van Manen

Sent you a personal message to old email address. Hope you get it. So nice to hear from you Dave.

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I just responded with updated contact info to your text.

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Jun 25·edited Jun 25Liked by Dave Van Manen

It's refreshing to read such a mature, masculine perspective on this subject, Dave! We often emphasize the feminine side of this journey, and your insights have beautifully broadened my understanding. xx

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Thanks Thaissa. That was one of my objectives, to illustrate that fathers have feelings and thoughts about childbirth. It does seem as if we don't hear as much from dads about the birth of their kids. "Be the change," as it's been said.

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Jun 26Liked by Dave Van Manen

It is a joy reading about your experiences. Thank you for sharing your wondrous and magical memories through your gifted writer’s lens.

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It always makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed something I wrote. Thank you Tami.

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