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Writing can be lonely under the best of circumstan

Writing can be lonely under the best of circumstances, let alone during this whole thing that is 2020. Lately, that loneliness has fueled a real cloud of discouragement. But then I find myself in an unexpected conversation with someone whose words of encouragement land directly in the bullseye of where I needed them most. Suddenly, the view looks much more promising than before.

Never underestimate the superpower of encouragement. Plus, it’s as fun to give as to receive! A little can send you or someone else soaring right into a better head space and a better sense of belonging. Feel free to send a loved one or two into the weekend on a higher note by encouraging them in the comments!

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This week’s survival is brought to you by The Cr

This week’s survival is brought to you by The Crown dropping on Netflix, (Diana is here and the actress who plays her is so good!) @brimckoy’s Pumpkin Chili, (It's fall bliss in a bowl!) and by some early Christmas miracle, these pansies that are still alive and kicking in November.
#whereIbelongWednesday

What’s helping you get along well this week?

"And we will sing to our souls We won't bury our

"And we will sing to our souls
We won't bury our hope
Where He leads us to go
There's a Red Sea road.
When we can't see the way
He will part the waves
And we'll never walk alone
Down a Red Sea road.” ~Ellie Holcomb, “Red Sea Road”

I don’t know @ellieholcomb in person, but her music has been a lifeline and a faithful friend to me, especially during the past couple of years.

❔ 4U: What music is walking alongside you as a faithful friend these days?

I’ll also throw in a recent find: “Hallelujah,” by Carrie Underwood and John Legend, from @carrieunderwood’s new Christmas album. It is STUNNING. ✨In the words of the wise Faith Strong, “Listening to John’s falsetto heals my soul.” Amen, sister.

In honor of Veterans Day, I’m kicking it back to

In honor of Veterans Day, I’m kicking it back to 2008 in the first photo when our whole family was newly together again—and tiny Faith wasn’t about to let go of Daddy again!

Happy Veterans Day to all those who diligently serve no matter the circumstances, no matter where they’re called to go, and no matter who sits in the White House.

You don’t choose where you’re going to live or how long you’re going to live there,

You concede safety and comfort, familiarity and stability,

and you surrender your own good for the good of others.

We’re so grateful for your sacrifice.

Fittingly enough, my favorite veteran had a birthday two days ago! Here’s to you, David Strong. You served our country well for 26 years, and you continue to serve our family well today. In an unsteady world, thank you for being our axis that remains steady and unfazed (and sometimes, rather unfiltered!). We couldn’t love you more. ❤️💙

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