Norman you are such a Bum! Here I am reading and having to re-read the part about the kids and Odie and Allison. Re-reading due the fact my eyes keep blurring from my eyes leaking. Must be allergies, All right it the fact that you have written a moving story with three dimensional characters that have found a place in my heart. All right enough blubbering.
Author's response
Thank you, Cool One, for reminding me that it is the responsibility of all writers to elicit an emotional response from the readers. I write what I care about, and I feel for my characters as any parent should with all my heart and soul.
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