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Emily Barnett's avatar

This brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful testament to her, and to your friendship. I’m so sorry for this aching loss. ❤️

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Lucille Lang's avatar

Shawn,

I am speechless and on the edge of tears. What a testimony to life and beauty and the faithfulness of God.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

❤️

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks for reading, Lucille!

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Lisa Nikkel's avatar

This is a beautiful and poignant tribute to your dear friend. So sorry for your loss.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thank you, Lisa.

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Seth Haines's avatar

You do your friend a great honor with your words. Sounds like someone I wish I’d known.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

She would have loved our Kentucky gatherings.

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Alise Chaffins's avatar

Thank you for sharing Leslie with those of us who didn’t have a chance to know her. And for the reminder that some day I really, really need to give you & Maile a hug in person. Much love to you in this season of loss. 💕

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

We've come so close through the years to making that happen, haven't we? I look forward to it, too, Alise. Thank you.

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Sara Lucas's avatar

Thank you. I guess everyone felt this way about Leslie. I only knew her about a year and a half, introduced through a mutual friend, in large part because of the stage 4 cancer sisterhood we shared who grasped to know and share the love of Jesus in this great big, awesome, terrible, glory filled world. Not very long ago we texted about our waiting for one another on heaven’s shores…

Your words are good, true words. Thank you.

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Tatiana's avatar

I didn’t know her but in your words I understand your grief. She seemed like a treasure.

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