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Hey, Tailblazers.

I'm Rebecca Cunningham.

My name is Julia and this is Girl Tales. A kids podcast packed with

girl power and stories where every child's voice matters. Now on to our episode. This is

Winnie the Bear's Rainy Adventure. Enjoy!

There was an evening when I was a kid, when my babysitter Grandma Nancy came over.

It was just her and me. My sisters had a basketball game or a gymnastics competition. I can't remember which.

I do remember it was raining. And as Grandma Nancy stepped inside, she shook off the droplets of rain.

My mom and sisters rushed past her, hugging her quickly before dashing out the door. Umbrellas in hand.

I stood there watching as she unbuttoned her red rain jacket,

her clothes damp from the walk.

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