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"Sometimes we have to get messy to make beautiful things." I love this line so much! Thank you for reminding the adults of this too.

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Absolute perfection. Thank you for sharing your words, Allison!

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this is *really* well written! I smiled the whole time! Great intro.

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Love how sponges soaking and squeezing also ties into messy art!

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This was all just perfectly said!

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This is so dang sweet. I love the connection between getting messy to make beautiful things. That's so true with writing about the deepest parts of ourselves and our stories.

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Allison, I loved reading this! I enjoyed how the arc of the story unfolded and your self reflection. "There is something so profoundly human about creating beautiful things with our hands." yes!

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Wow. This really resonates. I’m trying hard to let go too. I have two boys and I want them to enjoy God’s creation. Thank you for sharing 💛

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