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  1. Lori
    June 25, 2017 @ 12:37

    Beautiful post, Tim…….Love the motivation to learn demonstrated by your students! I wish you could bottle the enthusiasm and commitment and bring it home with you!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:22

      I’ll try!

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  2. Sara
    June 25, 2017 @ 18:34

    ohhh … I wish we would have gone there!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:22

      Next time.

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  3. Vicky Ann Deledda
    June 25, 2017 @ 20:49

    I agree with Lori, as this is one of your most beautiful posts! So many things I want to ask you about each picture- what a peaceful ride to school you must have had and to be so with warmth and peace. If only we could all be like this.
    Glad to see that you haven’t given away your yellow plaid shirt. You look very nice with your students☺️

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:23

      Yes, that shirt is a keeper.

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  4. Diane
    June 26, 2017 @ 08:49

    I always admire people with a thirst for knowledge at any stage of life. The children in this post are so beautiful and radiate joy and peace.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:23

      There is a lot to admire about these students.

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  5. Deidre Toole
    June 26, 2017 @ 14:05

    WOW! I agree with the above and wish you could bottle up the love of reading and learning and appreciation for life the students have.
    I also think you should become a photographer when you return. Breathtaking photos!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:24

      Thanks, Deidre! I was just telling someone the story of our dinner at the Bridge restaurant.

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  6. Paula Agins
    June 27, 2017 @ 06:30

    Lori said it best, if we could only instill such a love for learning!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:24

      We’ll keep trying.

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  7. Julie Aquilizan
    June 27, 2017 @ 19:49

    Teaching the Hokey Pokey…you go Tim! Thank you for sharing your incredible journey. You are an inspiration and a true gift to all! Enjoy the rest of your time and know that you have made a difference in the lives of many!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      June 28, 2017 @ 04:27

      Thanks, Julie! Luckily, there are no photos of me leading the hokey pokey.

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  8. Elaine Temel
    June 28, 2017 @ 15:47

    So amazingly beautiful. Incredible work ethic.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 1, 2017 @ 08:15

      I am inspired by these students.

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  9. LInda A Wight
    July 6, 2017 @ 23:18

    GLAD you had this visit as you were winding down to come back – it did seem a peaceful place.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 11, 2017 @ 09:23

      It was a nice place to hang out.

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