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  1. Denise Greenwood
    September 8, 2015 @ 1:41 pm

    Love this post. Thanks for sharing your heart! Such truth – they're God's all along. I have to remind myself of this fact often. But it is so peace-giving.

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  2. Ellie
    September 8, 2015 @ 5:12 pm

    oh I love your book! we dropped my son off 3 weeks ago at college – the week after was sooooo hard 🙁 praying for your sweet Mommy's heart – these changes are rough!

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    • Julie
      September 9, 2015 @ 12:10 am

      Yes, they are! Every prayer us appreciated!!

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  3. chrissiwithab
    September 8, 2015 @ 8:19 pm

    if everyone had this sort of tangible gift of love to carry them through college, the world would just be so different. what a gift. if you don't mind i will borrow this idea and make a quick book for my cute husband who will soon celebrate his birthday. for the days when the world beats down and i may not say just the right thing and just the right moment, he will know that we so love him♥

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    • Julie
      September 9, 2015 @ 12:11 am

      I love it! So glad you can take this idea & make it yours!

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  4. Jordyn Upchurch
    September 9, 2015 @ 4:41 am

    This is an absolutely beautiful gift, one that I'm sure he'll treasure forever!

    xoxo, SS

    The Southern Stylista

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  5. Dorene Blauvelt
    September 9, 2015 @ 5:36 pm

    What a treasured gift you made for your son! My youngest started college today, and while it is a proud moment as a parent to watch them successfully take the next step on their personal journeys, it also brings a bit of longing too, as we watch them eave childhood behind. Trust in the fact that you've given him a strong foundation, and try to fill your lonely moments by reliving the wonderful memories you have of his youth….and take joy in the fact that there are many more amazing moments ahead for all of you.

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  6. Liz
    September 9, 2015 @ 5:56 pm

    Beautiful and wise words! I have jotted them down in my journal as a reminder! :o) May your precious son be blessed at college. May the Lord bring to him a special, close brother in CHRIST to live this new adventure with him. May the Lord continue to give you His peace and assurance that "all is well." Love and blessings in CHRIST,

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    • Julie
      September 10, 2015 @ 1:18 am

      Thank you so much!! ❤️

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  7. Anna @ A Good Home
    September 10, 2015 @ 2:55 pm

    Oh Julie, this made me cry so hard. My precious oldest started 2nd grade this year and it hurts my heart to think about her leaving in a few years. I'm praying for all you mamas that have had to let your babies go off to college or whatever next stage they've chosen. I LOVE the book you made for your son, such a wonderful tangible piece of your heart for him to keep close.

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    • Julie
      September 11, 2015 @ 12:03 am

      Thank you, Anna!!! So glad you like the book, too 🙂

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  8. Kim
    September 10, 2015 @ 8:20 pm

    beautiful…

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    • Julie
      September 11, 2015 @ 12:04 am

      thank you!

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  9. John Webb
    September 12, 2015 @ 7:45 pm

    Wow! What a beautiful gift! If you don't mind Julie, I'd love to take that idea and run with it as well! I have started "letters to my daughters", but this is bringing so many more neat ideas to mind! By the way – your handwriting is gorgeous!! I've got chicken scratch – better go practice on my penmanship:)!

    Kelly

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    • Julie
      September 17, 2015 @ 12:30 am

      So sweet, Kelly! I'm not surprised you're already starting a special book for your daughters! They'll love it!

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  10. Lisa | Shine Your Light
    September 5, 2016 @ 7:36 pm

    Julie this filled up my heart so very much as my eldest starts his senior year of high school school tomorrow.
    Thank you for sharing a beautiful gift and idea that I will put my energies and emotions into this year.

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    • Julie
      September 5, 2016 @ 8:49 pm

      The perfect time for this! I collected so many things in Pinterest and then printed the pieces & wrote the pages in the last few weeks Praying for you all!

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