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One day, when the song was finished, Vanessa turned around, ___ me in the eye, clapped her tiny hands twice and said the words “Oh, yes!” I opened my mouth in ___. Through music, we had made an awesome connection.Several years later, I met Vanessa on the street in town. She...
I clapped loudly as I counted the numbers, ___ Mom continued singing as if nothing had happened. What was wrong? I started to feel ___. I didn’t know what to do. It looked so easy on TV. I started to ___. Just then, my mom realized I didn’t know ___ had only been pre...
She looked like one of the TV ads where the model jumps into the pool.For a moment, I was sure she was going to fall onto the floor. At the last moment, her partner grabbed her head and shoulders and pulled her up immediately.“Whoa!” several students yelled. Some clapped their ...
She had estimated she would raise $800 to make the hygiene kits for the homeless and ended up being able to also purchase socks and laundry soap. She was recognized publicly at her church and her peers clapped for her when I shared this at school. She was most excited when she and her...
my new friend was once again instantly on his feet yelling “Bravo” and even “Amen.” Not just a couple times. I mean for the twenty minute standing ovation. He clapped. He smiled. He yelled. He was joyful. Pure joy. As much as I loved listening to the CSO’s flawless performance...
She waved with a big ___ on her face and then clapped her hands twice, imitating the song we had ___ so many times in our music class. The little girl, through her ___ with music, left an impression on me that will last forever. Every child has the ___ to learn and grow. ...