Do people look the same when they go to heaven, mommy?""I do... - R.J. Palacio, Wonder

"Do people look the same when they go to heaven, mommy?""I don't know. I don't think so.""Then how do people recognize each other?""I don't know, sweetie. They just feel it. You don't need your eyes to love, right?"

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