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Erika Tovi's avatar

How beautiful to see these trails of connection. That’s always a gift, isn’t it? We don’t *have* to find out how our stories of pain and perseverance can bless another, but it feels special to know when it does/has. 🥹

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

it really does feel special and sacred.

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B Smith's avatar

"But a blanket doesn't need to know it's been knitted for it to serve its purpose."

Sheesh. Thank you for wrecking me with this post, and this truth. And I feel certain that these two touched lives are only a drop in the bucket of the comfort and companionship your words have provided.

Thank you, Kristen.

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

You are too kind.🥹

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Cathy Sage's avatar

Thank you for sharing this. Our stories are the threads woven together in God’s tapestry. Your story, your book, have woven through me. I feel like you are a dear friend. I wish we could sit and have a cup of coffee (or peach iced tea!). Your words have been a balm to the still open wounds of my soul. Thank you for your honesty, compassion and truth telling. 🌼🌸🌺

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

I hope we can someday!

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Susy Poffinbarger's avatar

Wow and wow. And the way you write!! Keep doing it. Your words are God’s healing balm to us.

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Lauralyn Adams's avatar

This is so beautiful ❤️

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Kim White's avatar

This is so deeply moving and beautiful. I'm blessed to have read it.

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

I'm so glad.🤍

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Yvonne Glass's avatar

🌸🩷📖 ~ what a beautiful post, Kristen. Yes! There we all are; our life stories, moment to moment, being continually woven and crafted together right into this mighty tapestry by our Mightier Creator. Woven in love by Love Himself. I look forward to the day when we can fully understand and appreciate the way He has worked us right into His masterpiece ~ 📖🩷🌸

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Heather Clark's avatar

This sounds amazing!!! Trying to decide if I have time for one more book club…..

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

we'd love to have you!

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Just discovered you here and cannot wait to get this book!!! 🙏🏼 ordering now!

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Kristen LaValley's avatar

Hi! Just subscribed to you! Looking forward to your book. It looks *real* good.

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Amazing!!!

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