Opening Doors, Minds, and Hearts

Posted on January 19, 2015 by russtowne

The video linked below touched and inspired me. My hope is that it does the same for you.

Love Russ

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My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 4 young grandsons. I manage a wealth management firm I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of 23 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children. In addition to my family, friends, investing, and writing, my passions include reading, watching classic movies, experiencing waves crashing on rocky shores, hiking in ancient redwood forests, and enjoying our small redwood grove and fern garden.

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16 Responses to Opening Doors, Minds, and Hearts

Let's CUT the Crap! says:

January 19, 2015 at 6:40 pm

Thank you for sharing. This is truly moving. ❤

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm
  
  It’s truly my pleasure to share such messages. Thank you for your comment.
  
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dianasschwenk says:

January 19, 2015 at 10:06 pm

So beautiful Russ, thank you for sharing it. ❤
Diana xo

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 19, 2015 at 10:19 pm
  
  I agree; it is beautiful indeed. I appreciate your comment, Diana.
  
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ksbeth says:

January 19, 2015 at 10:42 pm

beautiful. thank you for sharing this, russ –

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 20, 2015 at 8:54 pm
  
  It’s my pleasure, Beth!
  
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Mrs. P says:

January 19, 2015 at 11:13 pm

Being given an opportunity to start fresh with no past history can be a powerful thing. Kudos to his mother for giving him a chance to have a new start…Josh made a new and beautiful life with it. That has got to be the best acknowledgement a child can give a parent. Thanks for sharing!

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 19, 2015 at 11:51 pm
  
  Good points! I agree, Mrs. P. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
  
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writerwannabe763 says:

January 20, 2015 at 12:27 am

That’s what the schools need…. one of their own, relating to them at a level they understand…. It’s a wonderful story… Diane

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 20, 2015 at 1:02 am
  
  Yes, it was great to see that he appeared to go to other grades and perhaps other schools inspiring others with his story.
  
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Chatter Master says:

January 20, 2015 at 10:46 am

Thank you Russ, for sharing Josh’s story. THank you Josh for showing such courage and grace.

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 20, 2015 at 8:54 pm
  
  (Big smile.)
  
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J.B. Whitmore says:

January 20, 2015 at 2:34 pm

Thank you Russ!

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 20, 2015 at 8:55 pm
  
  I’m happy to share good-news stories. Thank you for commenting, J.B.
  
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Greet Grief says:

January 21, 2015 at 12:01 am

This is a great example of what makes media so powerful – I hope this gets to a lot of children and parents. What an inspiration – thanks for sharing!

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- russtowne says:
  
  January 21, 2015 at 12:13 am
  
  Me too. Thank you for your comment.
  
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