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04 February 2009 |
| Michelle: |
| A tree is like a child's bike...it can pretty much be anything, anywhere, anywhen... Full of myth and mystery.
It reminded me of Charles de Lint's novel "The Onion Girl". |
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24 August 2008 |
| Amysout: |
| This is great. Reminds me of my dad - he loved nature & was always very forward-thinking. He read us The Little Prince & The Giving Tree when we were very young. Dad took the time to explain to us the background message of those books & he would have loved this. |
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12 July 2008 |
| P.K.: |
| I recently bought the print "Deep Roots" because I felt it was written for me. I come from a family where the parents were alcoholics and I the child was the grown-up in the family. When I was young and walked to school the trees waved to me as I passed and I always waved back. I grew up to write children's stories (as yet unpublished), one about a tree that my great-grandparents used to park |
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05 June 2008 |
| jodi: |
| Please make a male version. |
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30 May 2008 |
| Gretchen: |
| This was the story of the day a few days after our local elementary school crossing guard, Mrs. Sharp, was struck and killed in a crosswalk. People who drove past her post every day say she waved and smiled and her presence was the highlight of their mornings. She perished while doing her duty of protecting our children - I know Mrs. Sharp will still be watching over the school, like a tree wit |
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22 April 2008 |
| Natalie: |
| The Deep Roots story is particularly moving.
Reminds me a bit of The Giving Tree-- but different.
Thank you, Brian, for your sensitivity and sweetness. |
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22 April 2008 |
| kathy: |
| ahhhh...I love this one! |
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04 April 2008 |
| Barry: |
| My partner died three months ago of infection in the wake of leukemia. . . Our grandaughter of 5 years old was a constant source of joy for her. . . I found a copy of this print and gave it to my spouse several months before she died . . it retains a significant expression of her spirit and engagement with those who follow. |
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27 June 2007 |
| jill holmes: |
| I have always loved the stories by Brian but especially deep roots.....it is a gift I will be giving to my daughter, an elementary teacher....it's perfect for her. Wonderful stories. |
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13 May 2007 |
| Your Girl: |
| Mom, this is for you, all you have been and all you are yet to be in your new role on the other side. Your roots grow deep and your leaves will always sing in the night. May all the children revel in your gifts... |
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02 November 2006 |
| beth: |
| I'm glad to share roots with you...
Happy Birthday!
Love you,
B. |
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02 November 2006 |
| Jan: |
| So many Story People prints have touched me over the years but none more than this one as we are losing my dear sister, Gina, to melanoma. As a mother and nurse her life has has been about children, meeting their needs and saving their lives. We will listen for the tree songs. |
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24 October 2006 |
| Anna: |
| she already knew everything about what all children may ever need...susan, we miss you dearly, but are so glad your suffering is over. thank you so much for every blessed second you were in our lives, you made every single one a celebration of life, and we will carry that on in your honor. |
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28 July 2006 |
| Linda: |
| Mom loved the children. I know that she will watch over them for us now. |
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19 December 2005 |
| Lauren: |
| My sister passed away 6 years ago. This story was given to my mother and then I bought it for myself. It truly depicts everything my sister was; her love for children and her love to teach them. My children never got to meet my sister so I hang the print in their bathroom-it's a constant reminder and in a weird way I feel like it helps her watch over them. |
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09 November 2005 |
| Peggy Kass: |
| I've always admired a friend's collection of your prints and sculptures. Last week I found a shop here in N Vancouver that carries your prints. I wanted them all! After purchasing two for myself, I realized they would be my Christmas gifts this year. I love the wonder an joy of browsing through your stories and matching them with the people I love. I just ordered Deep Roots for my brother and s |
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09 April 2005 |
| Cat: |
| I was a teacher for a handful of years and occasionally wonder if I was selfish to leave..but then I remember there are 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, and 52 weeks in a year and kids need good teachers everywhere they go, not just in the classroom. |
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04 February 2005 |
| jill: |
| Ms Donna, a beloved school member just passed away and this was her very favorite story. We have planted a little tree in our court yard and will post this story close by. This was what she was all about. we miss her so, but she lives on in that little tree and the children will look to it for strength. |
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17 October 2004 |
| Maura: |
| I read my Deep Roots print every day, as well as Spider Princess, to remind myself why I teach. Thank you for understanding. |
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30 September 2004 |
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| This print made me cry when I read it. It hangs in my hallway to remind me of what's important! Our school just purchased one as a gift for our Art teacher of 40+ years whose wife recently died (She was the Music teacher of 40+ years). It was the perfect gift. |
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06 August 2004 |
| Leanne Culbreth: |
| Mrs. Judy... I love the story people prints and I read this one Friday night. I loved it! I think it says a lot about teachers! Love, Leanne |
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19 June 2004 |
| Christine: |
| I have to say this is my favorite, not having had any children of my own, I fear for children and and would like to protect them all for any harm. |
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07 May 2004 |
| jan olson: |
| You truly do know what children need. Happy Mother's Day. |
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07 May 2004 |
| Jan Olson: |
| Have a nice Mother's Day. You truly do know what children need. |
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16 April 2004 |
| Amanda: |
| I am staying with friends in Houston at the moment who introduced me to Story People. I saw this one and immediately thought of my mother. She has fought with Syringomylia for the past 20 years and has slowly lost muscle control and is now in a wheelchair and unable to do very little. Evenso she has a very cheery nature and loves children, especially her grandchildren. She waits every morning to |
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01 February 2004 |
| Becky: |
| My aunt passed about 7 years ago, and my uncle gave this print to my grandparents, my other aunt, and my mother. Every time I see it hanging in our house I remember my aunt and believe that she still watches over and cares for her two daughters as they grow into adults. I just love "Deep Roots" and how it has helped our family cope and heal through the years. |
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08 December 2003 |
| Kate: |
| The print that goes with this story is sold in a store near my home. My uncle and my father saw it one day while they were Christmas shopping after the sudden and unexpected death of my aunt, an elementary school teacher. The passage really hit home for the two of them, and the three of us stood in the store crying. I've been a huge fan of these works ever since then. Thank you! |
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05 December 2003 |
| Amy: |
| Yesterday I was given the Story People book as a gift by a student-teacher who was finishing her teaching experience in my classroom. She had spent the last two months observing and teaching in my elementary classroom just two days a week. I had just recently contemplated how well I knew her as I filled out her final evaluation forms for the university. She was very enthusiastic with our stud |
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25 September 2003 |
| Gail: |
| I am a school social worker in an elementary school and received this print as a gift. I was extremely touched by the story. I have since given this print to 2 teachers who I believe also know about the things children need. Anyone who cares for or works with children will love this story and believe in its magic. |
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16 September 2003 |
| teena: |
| When I first read this story tears welled up in my eyes and I felt that grip in my heart. This speaks volumes to me as I see that children (unlike many of us adults) are so naturally and beautifully connected with nature. They experience the wonder and awe just by living. I love that Brian has shown the interconnectedness here of children with nature - and trees with deep roots know the things |
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05 March 2003 |
| Susan: |
| When I was a little girl, I passed a huge oak each morning on the way to school. I whispered my secrets to her, hugged her and was very certain to respectfully curtsey before departing the presence of this matriarch of trees. I always felt she listened and watched for me. I remember the warm, good feeling of her rough bark against my cheek and am convinced I could hear the deep infinitely slow |
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25 July 2002 |
| Allyson: |
| I have dreamt of "tree people" lately. They were all women with these elaborate trunks for bodies. They were beautiful and seemed to offer me such comfort. They were my mother, my grandmother and others that I have lost, but continue to gain strength from. When I read this story, I knew it was mine. Thank you!! |
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09 June 2002 |
| Katie McCorkle: |
| AMEN! to your story behind the story! |
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14 April 2002 |
| Amy Zindell: |
| Four years ago my dear friend was killed in a car crash while teaching in the Peace Corps. This story was the foundation of her life's work, and she would share the beautiful words when she discussed her passion for teaching. After her death, some of her fellow Peace Corps colleagues started an organization in her memory to raise scholarship funds for the youth of Namibia, Africa. They named |
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05 April 2002 |
| gayle earnhart: |
| i am a foster/adoptive parent with five wonderful kids to my credit. thank you for singing sweetly to the childsoul in me. |
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23 February 2002 |
| Lynn: |
| Deep Roots still has me in tears, ones of joy. I have worked for the school district for over 22 years. I have been working full time and going to school full time, with a family too! In March I will receive my Teaching certificate and become a teacher, a dream of mine since the 6th grade. When I saw, "Deep Roots" I cried. My husband asked what was going on. I told him that is what I want fo |
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01 January 2002 |
| Linda Curtis: |
| All the many times I've read "Deep Roots" for the strength it gives me I had never caught the story behind the story--now I know why its energy is so powerful and spiritual. Thank you. I was on my own journey when I discovered it in a fun, little gift shop in Santa Fe. I picked it first for my beginning collection of Storypeople prints. It was a difficult task. Before I settled on it, I h |
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29 November 2001 |
| Kathryn: |
| I have this sculpture in my office and the print in my bedroom at home. People who come to my office are SO moved by it...one father of a child who is experiencing some very difficult times read it and cried...the sculpture brings me such peace and happiness every time I look at it. |
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22 September 2001 |
| patti andries: |
| as a single mom with two teenagers, this story touched me deeply. there is nothing more important than providing your children with stability and protection and love. i bought this print for my kids, to express my desire to provide them with Deep Roots. Thank you, Brian, for the wonderful stories! i now have several Story People prints...and i love them all dearly! |
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23 December 2000 |
| Susan: |
| I had a tree friend. It was a huge old tree in the Bishop's garden at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. There was an old stone wall that I would sit on. I would touch and rub and talk to the tree; it was a very close and important friend. After many years of neglecting and ignoring my dearest friend, I went back to find comfort in my tree and it was gone. The wall was there and a bi |
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11 December 2000 |
| Gina: |
| I bought this print in Nov99, My mom died on New years eve99. This story has given me great comfort as she loved her children and grandchildren so much. She is just like your tree, with her comforting arms around us all. Maybe you didn't know it, but you painted this one for me. |
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09 November 2000 |
| Carrie: |
| I have this wonderful sculpture displayed in my newly renovated kitchen. My husband and I decided that while our house isn't our 'dream home', we would stay put and remodel it and make it into our (dream) home. We realize(d) it is more important that our children have deep roots, and not just a bigger house. |
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14 August 2000 |
| Pati: |
| I remember when I was four, being in Northern California on a trip with my family. My mother was on the lawn, under some large pine trees. She was playing with my baby sister who was about 4 months old, and she was saying to her, "Honey do you hear the trees? They are talking to you." My mother passed away 6 years ago from a long fight with a rare blood disease. I miss her terribly, but when |
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01 August 2000 |
| Dana: |
| I have a friend who has talked to trees since he was a young child. He claims that they talk back to him, and that his special connection to them is music, that they sing to one another. He speaks of being able to talk to trees back in his home in Ohio from where we are in Texas because of all the trees being connected through their roots, and how you're never far from where you need to be |
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03 July 2000 |
| jean on the farm (western KY): |
| I'm staying on farm with 85 yr old mother who now requires 24 hr a day personal care in addition to everything else on 540 acre farm. Plus my father in law just died a week ago... got your storypeople card in mail today and checking out what's new, etc. IF Brian needs chocolate, let me know. I'll organize a truckload or so! love & light for ALL 'you all' do... |
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28 June 2000 |
| mary-sue: |
| i just lost my mum (my best friend) a month ago in a car accident. she was just like that tree in THIS life! she was a mum to all who met her and filled up the empty spaces in everyones' lives. thank you for this beautiful story... |
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28 June 2000 |
| Cheryl Champion: |
| Several years ago I lost a very dear friend who was tragically murdered. Worse yet, was seeing her family attempt to survive the loss. Her young neice and nephew seemed to keep things in perspective however, though they missed her deeply they told me she was "watching" and everything would be o.k. When I first saw the print, I bought it for myself and then thought better of it and mailed |
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22 June 2000 |
| Emily: |
| I feel like this story was written for my mom. She passed away very suddenly this past January. For the past 20 years she has been a kindergarten teacher bringing laughter, knowledge, and new experiences to the lives of her 5 year old students. I have been struggling with where my mom is now that she has died. Wouldn't it be nice if she was a big strong oak, swaying in the wind... |
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