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Carol Longenecker Hiestand.'s avatar

Find myself drawn to people like yourself who are thoughtful, love Jesus and are sensitive to others. I have followed a lot of people here on Substack and have begun to Unfollow as I tire of the noise. I am a grandmother wife, a mom living in Chicago area. We were just out in Portland, Oregon city for a middle school hand a high school graduation for two of our grandsons. I love Oregon. It’s beautiful? I’m not telling you anything. My son and his wife and four boys moved out in 2014. Get out there twice a year. I look forward to more of your posts. I will probably start posting on Substack. I do maintain a blog and have done so since 2010. I’ve written quite a bit about grief and I’m thinking of copying and pasting my grief journey into Substack. I’ll continue my blog where I post. “when inspired about things often unnoticed.”

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Glad to hear from you, Carol. God bless you.

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Jeanie Hosken's avatar

I love that you have such a beautiful community at the pool, Susan. It’s a place where the needs of the body and soul can be met in the presence of others. Thanks for sharing this community with us.❤️

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Jeanie. I am grateful.

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Sue- Water is definitely very healing. How wonderful that you had this meaningful experience. Beautifully written.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Thalia.

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Shell Norman's avatar

♥️

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Kim White's avatar

Thank you, Susan, for such encouraging words and a reminder of our hope in Jesus.

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Michelle Pehlman's avatar

A beautiful reminder. Thanks for this, Susan. Blessings on your day 🙏.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

You’re welcome, Michelle. I hope you have a blessed day, too.

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Deb Potts's avatar

Thank you for sharing these poetic thoughts and observations. What a tender picture of how much we need supportive community.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Deb. Grateful for you.

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Bob Hoebeke's avatar

Beautifully said Susan. In the arms of Jesus 'we are all going to be okay!'.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Bob. Underneath are the everlasting arms.

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Ryan Delaney's avatar

I'm sorry to hear about the church stabbing in your community, Susan. I hope everyone can find peace in the senseless.

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Thank you, Ryan. It was at the men's homeless shelter.

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