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Dean Weitenhagen's avatar

Loved this. Reflection is a singularly honest and introspective view of our lives. We grow, by God’s grace, and we flow through life not always in conscience control. But, it’s not our plan. And, that is good. We love, are loved and that’s enough. Write on.

Nicole Baart's avatar

“We love, are loved, and that’s enough.” Well said. Thanks for sharing.

Tim Grover's avatar

Congrats to your son & the other celebrations you've got going on! Hope to see ypu Thurs in Sioux Center!

Nicole Baart's avatar

Ugh! I spoke too soon earlier. I have golf league. Would you like to grab a coffee beforehand or afterwards?

Tim Grover's avatar

Yes! I'll be coming over from Laurens & should be in SC 5-530ish. You can call me tom aft at 515-238-8590 & we can fig something out. I'm staying at H Inn Express. Gotta be in Spencer for 10am pres so won't get to spend too much time in SC.

Tina Redmond's avatar

So many words and feelings I have reading this right now; many the same as yours. Well. the feelings but you say the words I am feeling. I cannot share something personal about another family member but family and friends were asked to write his name yesterday as a thought, as a prayer, as a hope that he would recover. The friends of mine, who I'd asked to do so if they felt so inclined, filled that request, some doing it so elaborately, some had clearly taken so much time with it - my heart was filled. And they don't even know him. Love, Caring, a circle. With all the crap going on in the world; there is THIS. Thank you for what YOU do - bring our thoughts and feelings to life. A circle.

Nicole Baart's avatar

I’m so glad it made sense to you. Felt a bit nebulous and maybe a bit too poetic to me, but also felt real…? Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Robert Leonard's avatar

lovely. haunting. real.

Nicole Baart's avatar

Thanks. ❤️

Dean Weitenhagen's avatar

Loved this. Reflection is a singularly honest and introspective view of our lives. We grow, by God’s grace, and we flow through life not always in conscience control. But, it’s not our plan. And, that is good. We love, are loved and that’s enough. Write on.