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Martin & Sylvia's Family Tree of Stories

Part Three: Daddy’s Story

Daddy's story is about his year playing in Little League when his team made it all the way to the championship. For most of the season he was a solid hitter, but as soon as the playoffs began, Daddy became afraid of swinging. Luckily his father said just the right thing to get him to say "yes" to the game, regardless of the outcome. This is a story about how choosing to play can transcend both winning and losing.
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Martin & Sylvia's Family Tree of Stories

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Martin & Sylvia's Family Tree of Stories

Part One: Family Orchard

A visit from Gramma, Nanni and Poppi inspires Martin with an idea for his scrapbook project, and helps Sylvia with her nervousness about…

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21 MINUTES
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Martin & Sylvia's Family Tree of Stories

Part Two: Momma’s Story

As Momma tells Martin & Sylvia about her life, they learn the value of elders, and how they can show up when least…

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23 MINUTES
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Martin & Sylvia's Family Tree of Stories

Part Four: Grandma’s Story

Grandma tells a story about how she went against tradition and instead showed the courage to stand up for what she believed in.

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27 MINUTES
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