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    March 15, 2026 • By Debbie Johnstone

    A Child's Secret Gift

    Debbie is a 4 year old girl living in a small brick home with a large backyard full of trees and plants in rural Ohio. She loves animals of all kinds, especially dogs and cats, and loves to be outside in nature.

    Her best friend is a beautiful black cat that has white feet and is named Boots. Debbie is very tuned into the animals and can hear what they have to say and also talk with them.

    She also has a little invisible spirit friend, a cute little black mouse, named Teetee. Her mother doesn't understand Debbie's gift and believes she is only playing make-believe.

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