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Nancy's avatar

Please, keep reminding us to "Breathe".

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Elayne McKenna's avatar

Thank you for writing this! It’s beautifully written!

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Judy Stanforth's avatar

Your words are a great comfort to so many. THank you.

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Lauren's avatar

Thanks to you and yours for being who you are. The world needs more of you.

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Barbara Frandsen's avatar

One person with an accepting heart at a time, we will continue to step forward to politicians and to friends and neighbors. We will do so until all of us can live in freedom and respect.

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Jenny Taylor's avatar

Please keep writing! It really helps when looking at any news story is terrifying. Thanks for the shared hope. I keep trying every day.

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Elaine Waxer's avatar

I am reading your post over breakfast on vacation in Newport, Oregon. Your thoughts are a

welcome way to start the day. Thanks for sharing. 🌷

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Florence Currie's avatar

Much appreciation!

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Bonnie Sommer's avatar

Thank you so much, Connie, for everything. I wish I could vote for Sharrod, but then I wouldn’t be able to vote for Andy Kim here in NJ. You may have seen pictures of him after the building was cleared on January 6. He’s the Senator who was picking up the trash. I do contribute to Sharrod and pray that he, like Andy, wins in November. I also pray that you and your family will be safe. Thank you so much for, Connie, for the hope you give us in everything you write.

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Linda Foshee's avatar

Sorry! For some reason I send messages before I’m finished! I only wanted to say that I’m disappointed that I can’t vote for Sherrod. I live in south Mississippi. Not only that, I was born and raised in “The Free State of Jones (Jones County)/Laurel, MS. Check out the it history of Newt Knight and his band of men who knew the Civil War was a rich man’s war and he refused to fight. Aren’t they all in one way or another?

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Linda Foshee's avatar

Dear Lovely Wife,

I feel as if I know you since reading your book, which I loved. But I’ve been a fan of your husband’s for several years. When you book was listed in Amazon for Kindle and the blurb indicated you were his wife, I knew I had to read it. I’m

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travis.fili's avatar

This reminds of Pauli Murray, who I read when I'm looking for hope and who said "hope is a song in a weary throat."

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Lydia Strnad's avatar

We moved here from Michigan, altho my husband and I are Ohioans by birth. Unfortunately as I’ve mentioned my mom and dad passed away and they were lifelong democrats. My son moved here with us so Senator Brown has 3 new blue voters. I will try be hopeful. Thank you again for your words.

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Gary Adams's avatar

Connie, thank-you, for sharing your experiences and thoughts which always inspire and instill hope in these challenging times and moments. I so look forward for your posts. You must be very proud of both your daughter and grandson….loved this story, again, thank-you !

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Carol Folkerth's avatar

Your articles are such a breath of fresh air for me. I cannot thank you enough! Please just keep telling the truth. We need it desperately. Go Sherrod too!!

Carol Folkerth

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Margaret Ann Clapp's avatar

Hugs and prayers dear soul! <3

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