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Cyndi's avatar

I was holding my breath and shaking while reading this re-cap. You are FAR braver than me!!

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Hahaha!

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carol orange's avatar

Love this. It brought me back to the days so long ago when I went to sleep away camp and had to face many fears. So beautifully written.

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Thanks, Carol!

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Diane Feen's avatar

Love this Zibby. You are such a terrific storyteller. And a brave mother. Keep on setting examples for us mere mortals who sit on the sidelines and watch as we get older.

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Thanks, Diane!

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Kelley L Blair📚☕️🐱💅's avatar

Love these essays!!

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Thank you!!

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Kelley L Blair📚☕️🐱💅's avatar

You have the writing knack!! I hope your book gets published soon!

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Bari's avatar

Lol. Thought I had proofed. You are now from Zimbabwe!

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Zibby Owens's avatar

😂

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Bridie Loverro's avatar

You convey this scene so perfectly!! Good for you for doing it all! Nothing makes kids happier...

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Xx

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Bari's avatar

Fab essay Zimbabwean y! You were way braver than I could ever be. And everyone, including you, had a great day That will never be forgotten. You go girl❣️

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Zibby Owens's avatar

Haha. Thanks!!

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Cynthia's avatar

Love everything about this. Go, Zibby. You did it! And you have the burns and memories to prove it. Bravo.

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Denise's avatar

Congratulations for facing your fears!

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Annie Cathryn's avatar

Haha! I laughed through your attempt to slide. It reminds me of the time my daughter begged me to do an obstacle race at a local farm and I slammed into these huge plastic tubes and thought I broke three ribs or the time I took out three moms during a roller skating race. So traumatic, but they make for funny stories. Thank you for sharing.

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Christine Morrison's avatar

Oh how I love this and can so relate as I am far more dare devil than I imagined thanks to twin boys who challenge me to lake dives, ski trails and more! I swear it keeps me young.

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Kacey McCarthy's avatar

I so much enjoyed reading this. My favorite part was when you described your ex amd his new fiancé on the dock looking gorgeous in sharp contrast to what you were looking like in those moments - omg I have so been there, too funny. Loved the theme of facing fears, and how much better we feel afterwards, even if we just do it a little at a time!

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Michelle's avatar

I was biting my lip right along with with...fun times. Forever memories for sure!

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Barrie Gillies's avatar

Oh Zibby .... you are truly the best. keep on keeping on!! oxox

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Stacy Igel's avatar

Love this with all my heart . Guess who would also be out there me! So I love that you tried!

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Daphne Gregory-Thomas's avatar

Oh, Zibby! This essay epitomizes how to conquer the ever-present fears we face everyday. My own kids (along with my students learning and emotional challenges) taught me more about how to jump in the ever-present lake than I was brave enough to manage myself. Your experience is beyond a jump in cold water. It beautifully represents the courage we forget we have for the quantum leap. Thanks for this wonderful reminder!

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