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Charlotte Pendragon's avatar

Congratulations! Great speech! What a great silver lining story. You read so many sad ones about the effects Covid had on families and your story shines bright as an example that even through Covid, many of us prospered.

I’m happy to hear you are still a musician! People need entertainment and they need to listen to wonderful music. Have a beautiful week!āœØšŸ¤—šŸ’–šŸŽµ

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you Charlotte.

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Troy Putney's avatar

This was so great to watch! Thank you. You continue to inspire.

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you!

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Annette's avatar

This 30 year elementary educator and long time fan of your music thanks you!

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

And we thank you!

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Juliana Finch's avatar

I cried just reading it. <3 You know I relate, and I appreciate the way you speak about being a non-trad student. I'm so glad I went back and continue to be so excited for your academic journey.

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you, Juliana.

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Ellis L Aycock (Sonny)'s avatar

Great speech! We all change some when we get older ,please keep writing those great songs. Ellis Aycock

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you Ellis.

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Cynthia Rylander Crossen's avatar

Wow! What a great speech! And what a great journey you are on. Thank you for sharing with us.

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thanks for reading, Cynthia.

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Sibyl White's avatar

Use a great spoon. I love that. Thanks for posting, Jonathan. Really, really real.

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Jonathan Byrd's avatar

Thank you Sibyl.

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