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Michelle Renée's avatar

The one where you walk into a place that already has a story and you don’t know where you fit in it. "

I don't even know how to express how much I love this statement ~ I guess, like Remi, I know that feeling all too well!

What a good read John!

John Rinaldo ©'s avatar

Thank you, Michelle. I think many of us know that feeling more than we admit walking into places, relationships, or seasons of life wondering where we belong. I’m glad Remi’s story resonated with you.

Belinda Drakes's avatar

Some chapters don’t arrive like storms. They arrive like a chair slightly moved in a familiar room, a silence that lingers too long, a heartbeat suddenly aware of itself. And somewhere between what was and what will be, the soul quietly whispers, ‘this is where the shifting began.’ Beautifully written.🙏🏼🤍

John Rinaldo ©'s avatar

Well said. Sometimes life changes so quietly we only recognize the turning point long after we’ve already crossed it.

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

What a sweet story loved it

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

You're welcome, John

Jeannie Ewing's avatar

What a sweet story, John. I love the hinge: "No one gets replaced." Reminds me of a twist on the Velveteen Rabbit.

Amy Thomas's avatar

Remi .. you are a very good dog