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Rebecca D. Martin's avatar

In the way of things, this is what I needed to hear in just this moment--even though you wrote it before this moment happened. I love that about words, about writing and meaning and truth. Thank you for speaking to hope in a way I can root into.

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Amanda Held Opelt's avatar

I'm glad it "aged" well...

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Jen Pickard's avatar

Your words of hope and healing are exactly what I needed this morning. Thank you 💛

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Amanda Held Opelt's avatar

So glad they were helpful.

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Laura's avatar

For whatever reason “re-root” struck me. Just as I hope and pray that the people of WNC can re-root their lives, I hope I can re-root mine in love, hope and grace. Needed when I want to fall into hate. Spite, despair, constant blaming and anger. Don’t want to live there. So I will turn my eyes towards Jesus. Thanks for your beautiful and needed words.

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Diane Lautz's avatar

Thank you for your words of hope Amanda. Like others who have written their comments, I am lamenting over the election, and what it means for our country and our world. May the Lord grant us his peace and give us the hope that you have put into words for many of us reading this today.❤️

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Christina's avatar

Thanks Amanda for your poignant words… my provision for such a dark day

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Diane Frisone's avatar

These words helped me start a day of despair, lack of hope and tears from many…. It gave me words to use to comfort others. God always makes things grow again♥️

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Liv Holloway's avatar

Just the faintest light and hope through your words this morning. Thank you. 🫶🏼

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Michelle Leach's avatar

Beautiful, Amanda. So so the words my heart needed to hear today…and everyday.❤️

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Michael D. Warden's avatar

Thank you for providing a light for the path forward this morning.

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Kat's avatar

I am so numb right now. It is 4:55 am here in California. Seeing an email from you, and reading your pearls of wisdom helped me so much. I will work through my grief. This here is MY country. Nothing will every change that. The healing begins with me. Take care. Love, Kat

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Amanda Held Opelt's avatar

sending grace and peace

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