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Charissa Louise's avatar

This made my heart sigh in a way I really needed tonight. Home is such a felt place and I hope and pray that I am cultivating that felt place for my kids as well.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Charissa.

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Joan Stoneking's avatar

That "oh good, then we'll all be together again" feeling of deep relief and safety...oh gosh, felt that in my soul when I read it ❤️

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Robin Archibald's avatar

Thank you, Shawn, for writing. As always, the imagery and emotion are palpable and touch me deeply with both wonder--that there are families like yours--and wistfulness--that there are so few. I hope you'll get these pieces together and publish so I can reach for them in one volume. In answer to your question: I feel like I'm home when I'm curled on the couch with tea and a book, the cat and dog lie sweetly content, and the plants are lush and thriving.

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