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  1. Kathleen
    December 23, 2016 @ 08:35

    I am still reading the poems and really enjoying each one as I do. Thank you for these gifts.
    What struck me as interesting is how their themes on being a young person in Vietnam (although their own experiences) seem so similar to what American kids think, express and write about.
    We will miss you at Christmas. The class videos make me so happy to see the genuine appreciation and love all of the students have blessed you with.
    We have spare bedrooms in CT and we would hope to meet some of these remarkable young people one day!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 24, 2016 @ 08:09

      Thanks for reading the poems, Kathy. I agree there are more similarities than differences. (Especially in the teen angst poems from some of the high schoolers!) I know many students have a dream of studying in the US, so maybe I’ll be able to introduce you to some of them one day.

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  2. Lori Liguori
    December 23, 2016 @ 08:41

    What an honor, Tim! The students love you! That is so incredibly special! We miss you!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 24, 2016 @ 08:10

      Yes, it has been an honor. I’ll miss the students! I miss everyone at Pawcatuck Middle also.

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  3. Sharon
    December 23, 2016 @ 15:39

    This touched my heart. Merry Christmas Tim!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 24, 2016 @ 08:11

      Merry Christmas, Sharon! Thinking of you and your family.

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  4. Monica Schnee
    December 25, 2016 @ 08:36

    Thank you Tim and all your students. It has been a wonderful experience to follow all of you!
    Have a healthy and happy 2017 filled with adventures and good times!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      December 29, 2016 @ 22:25

      Happy New Year to you! Enjoy your travels and maybe we’ll see each other in Vietnam.

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  5. Elaine T
    January 4, 2017 @ 07:25

    This brought tears to my eyes…the gifts and the givers…I’m speechless

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    • Tim Flanagan
      January 10, 2017 @ 08:41

      I was, too. I will miss these students.

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