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Melissa Bolden's avatar

Loved this so much! Thank you.

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Rachel Hicks's avatar

Thank you for sharing. We need more of the sitting and listening in empathy. More of the sitting and listening to understand one another even if we disagree. Thank you for the reminder to be a person others can trust and feel safe around even when we disagree or are different. I long to reflect Christ to others in that way.

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Katy Richards's avatar

Thank you for these beautiful words Kristen. The last few years have been heavy indeed. We all need compassion. ❤️

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Ashlie's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Pam Magoon's avatar

Very well said.. I to had a choice to make as a pregnant teenager...I'm so thankful I made the right one. My baby will be 36 this month I am so blessed to have her😊

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Jessica C.'s avatar

Thank you ❤️the best thing I’ve read amidst all the chaos this week has brought. I know it can’t be easy to share, but I am grateful to you. Take care ❤️

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Lori's avatar

This is so beautiful and soft. I am harsh at times and I don’t mean to be, but sometimes my care comes out that way. This is a wonderful reminder of the character of Jesus and the parts I need to chisel to be more like him. I’ve held strong opinions on this topic and now I’ve realized it’s irrelevant the opinion—it’s how we love through all things as Christ loves us. Thank you for so thoughtfully and carefully laying this out. I’m so thankful for coming across this today.

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Beth Carlin's avatar

Wow you’re just out here preaching a WORD today. Super grateful for the grace, care, and thoughtfulness you clearly have for this discussion. ❤️ Much love to your sweet family.

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Rachel Harden's avatar

Both 12 and 35 year old Kristen are wise and tender. Thank you for sharing this beauty. ❤️

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

Thank you!

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sarah sandel's avatar

Kristen. This cost a lot to know and share. 💛 Such compassion and wisdom.

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

Thank you for seeing the cost. Means a lot.

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