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Zane Paxton's avatar

I know I’m a few days late. But this message doesn’t get old, and I’m thankful I’m not tired of hearing it! Really good stuff man. Carrying hope with me today!

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Kitha Cockrell's avatar

All of it is Beautiful and encouraging!!! Thank you! Wishing y’all a very Happy and healthy New Year!!!

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Kristy Pellegrin's avatar

This is truly beautiful. 💔♥️

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks for sitting with it :)

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Rachael Denny's avatar

Thank you for sharing these. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks for reading, Rachael :) Merry Christmas!

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Krissy Delaney's avatar

Tanner, all of these reflections are gold. That reality, that darkness and light are intertwined in the way they work through this world, is so interesting to me. We'll be forever students of this phenomenon. But, then, as you've so poignantly expressed, there is a reason. God is here. He is working. He is alive and active. And we are not alone! Thank you for everything you wrote here.

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Thanks for reading, Krissy! It is such a wild thing that (for now) the darkness and light are intertwined. Hoping you have a very Merry Christmas :)

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Andrea Stoeckel's avatar

Tanner, thank you. This may be Christmas but it is the first one my own for 23 years. As an ordained minister (retired) I have served parishes all over the country. For the last 25 I have been with my soon to be ex wife. Christmas as a single isn't easy, but I am thankful for a warm place and close friends.

Blessings of the season to you and yours

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Tanner Olson's avatar

Merry Christmas, Andrea. May hope continue to find you in this season.

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