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Julie Cannon's avatar

“She’d laugh and tell me to relax.” - this is now my new response to just about everything. I think I just learned somebody valuable from your mom. Forever in your corner. You and Caz!

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Valerie Pearson's avatar

I’m new to this app. I think I’m gonna love it here! It….seems safe! 🫂

I too…find myself wanting to call my mom and granny…both deceased before marriage. Im almost 7 years in and patience is still something I’m learning… not just with my husband but situations we encounter! It’s part of the ongoing of Him perfecting me….us! 🫂

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Remi's avatar

Beautiful writeup

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Reese Richards's avatar

My mom isn't here either for me to update her about my progress in life. Thank you for the reminder to run & rest in God when I desire to feel closer to her. I sometimes feel as if I have to prove that I am not impacted by her absence so that I have strength to move forward. However, your transparency is always refreshing and helps me to reframe my perspective. May God continue to bless you both on your growing marriage baby steps. I know there are beautiful things ahead for how he will use your marriage ministry to glorify his kingdom on earth.

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MKP's avatar

Beautiful analogy♡ Babysteps♡♡

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Dalya Hartford's avatar

Happy 6 months to you and Caziah! Make it last forever🎉🤎 This is beautiful!

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Stephanie's avatar

I appreciate your vulnerability. I lost my mom when I was 6. I’m 43 now - and so often wish I could call my mom for advice, wisdom, etc. I’m sorry that you know that feeling also. On pressing in and turning to God - that is such a struggling concept to me. I believe in God but I don’t know how to truly find that peace that you mentioned. I pray to find it. I’m glad things are going well in your married life. Such a blessing. Keep growing. Be blessed.

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Joinne’ Chandler's avatar

This is so beautiful Alena, and so applicable to many new journeys. I too am on a new journey of purpose and your works brought stillness. Thank you for your sincerity. 🙏🏾 Happy 6 months!

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Yaya (Ayanna)'s avatar

This was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us Alena!🥹

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I Am Tranyce's avatar

Wonderful entry and real time account of patience.

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Anthea Henderson's avatar

You're doing fine, Alena.

You have an army of prayer warriors behind you, your very own 6 Triple Eight, who you've never met but who know how precious your and Caz' stories are and how God has you both in the center of His will.

Giggles are godly, I have found.

Yes, give yourself grace.

You are deeply loved,

Blessings, Anthea.

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Gwen Mathebula's avatar

Beautifully written ❤️

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Rejoice Daniel's avatar

You are really a great blessing ❤️❤️❤️

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Rejoice Daniel's avatar

Thank you

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kenya leequay's avatar

Love you lena🏵

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EbbsandFlows's avatar

Congratulations on 6 months Alena!

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