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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Dear Susan, I actually had tears reading this. I can feel every ounce of your love for God and the gratitude you hold in your heart. I feel the same way. I absolutely relate to everything you wrote here and I will pray for your trip to Australia! 🙏🏻

Also, I LOVE that wedding image! You have a good man and he is very blessed too. Thank you for your friendship. I hope we get to meet this summer, sip tea and take pictures together! God keep you on the journey now and always. ox

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Dear Deborah, You’re among those who have made this experience here such a blessing. I love your heart!! You’re so talented and I really do look forward to having tea and taking pictures together…that would be amazing. I love how you value people and love God. Thank you for your prayers—this means more to me than I can express!

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J. Redmerski-Tacu's avatar

You are a gem and I’m so grateful to have found your friendship—God has been looking out for me, as usual, to have brought us together. I think of you as a mentor even though I hardly know you aside from our interactions here. Thank you so much for including me in your list of friends. 😊🙏🏼 I already pray for you often, but I certainly will be praying for you on your trip, and for your husband who’ll be staying home to hold down y’all’s fort (my Arkansan came out there). May God bless you, Susan. 😊🙏🏼❤️

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you so much!! Your prayers mean so much to us! I have been happy to connect with you and pray for you as well!!

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Linda Stoll's avatar

Happy Anniversary! So grateful to do the Substack life with you, Susan. God is so good in connecting us. Here's to much fruitful work in the seasons ahead!

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thanks, Linda. I love your heart and appreciate you!!

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Victoria's avatar

Bless you, Susan. BIG hugs. My prayers and thoughts will be with you on your trip - how exciting to see your students again and travel to Australia. Safe travels. xo

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Victoria! You've been a blessing to me here, and I appreciate you! Thanks for your encouragement. Big HUGS to you and thanks for all you do here.

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Victoria's avatar

Awww Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your warmth, empathy and kindness. I'm looking forward to seeing photos and videos! One in the sky with clouds and one on the ground reuniting with your friends please if possible! Hugs and prayers. xo

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

I think that’s possible, my friend!! Thanks for your kindness.

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Kiran Blackwell's avatar

Enjoy Australia! It's a lovely country, and I recommend getting to a zoo or other game parks to really appreciate the unique fauna. I enjoyed on park up near Brisbane where I was able to hold a baby koala.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thanks. I will be in Victoria, and I look forward to seeing the area and time with friends

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Alice Chen's avatar

What a lovely post! I've enjoyed following your journey. Congratulations on how many people God is blessing through your work! Thank you for sharing God's love and wisdom with us.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Alice. Hope you’re doing well. I appreciate you!

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Divine Wealth's avatar

It's so powerful when you take a moment to reflect on your purpose. Your question about why we create is something I think we all grapple with. Remember, your voice and your unique perspective are valuable, even if you don't always see it.

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Jeanie Hosken's avatar

You are a beautiful soul, Susan. Thanks for this heartfelt post. I'm excited to hear about your travel adventures. Be blessed!

"God created us for relationships and shared joy lights up an area of the brain that’s healthy for us."

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Jeanie!! You’re so kind.

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Abigail's avatar

Hi Susan, I just found your writing tonight and was blessed by your heart and how God has used your substack. Your authenticity and gratitude shines through. Praying for a wonderful trip for you in Australia.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Abigail for this sweet note. I appreciate your prayers, too!

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Brian Causer's avatar

Appreciate you Susan! Praying you have a wonderful trip to Australia. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful pictures through your writing when you return.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you for your prayers!! I appreciate you as well. God has been so gracious to connect believers.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Brian! I’m excited to see dear friends most of all but it will be fun to see a different part of the world. I really enjoy photography.

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Heidi Tai's avatar

Happy one year Susan! Thank you for all the encouragement you’ve given to me since I’ve joined. You are a blessing!

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thanks Heidi. It’s been a joy and gift to get to know you here. I love your writing and testimony and appreciate you.

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Chris McKinney's avatar

Hi Susan! Thank you for being a kind and thoughtful presence on Substack. I appreciate reading your articles. God certainly has a plan for you and I’m glad I get to see it unfold.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate your writing as well, and feel blessed by the fellowship we share here! God bless you, and thank you for your fellowship!!

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JQ Rose's avatar

Eloquently said. You have a gift from God...storytelling that warms a reader's heart. Have a fantastic flight and fabulous experiences in Australia! Take lots of photos!

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, JQ! I really appreciate your encouragement. I will have a great time, and I always have a camera ready! Thank you. God bless you.

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