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Oct 1Liked by Kimberly Phinney

love this, friend. and that passage on giving Time her due...whew. <3

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Thank you! She came to me sitting in my garden one day. Who knew how badly I would need my own words?! ♥️

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I love that you included so much writing for him. Can you imagine if he were to check out the journal? 🫣 If nothing else, he will certainly know from this the impact he has made. As a writer, this would make my entire LIFE to receive!

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It was so amazing to get a letter back. Such a gift!! I sure hope he does.

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Oct 2Liked by Kimberly Phinney

This is so sweet and wonderful. I love this for him and I love this for you🙏🏾

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Yes!! Just a little joy finding in a hard time. I truly hope he likes it and writes back. I would frame that letter so fast! Hehe.

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Oct 1Liked by Kimberly Phinney

The haiku about slowness 👌🏻 so glad to hear you are home and thank you for sharing this with us! I just found a typewriter, may I ask where you found that delicious paper?! And *shyly* I took the liberty of submitting a poem today. 🤭 I hope reading through the entries is lifegiving to you ♥️

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I am so glad you were brave!! And thank you!! Also, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HH2XWTR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

A little pricey but worth it.

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I think he will be over joyed.

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Oh, may it be so!!

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Oct 1Liked by Kimberly Phinney

What a smorgasbord. You are home. Mr. Berry is about to write back. New haiku and sneak peeks.

Welcome back.

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Oct 1·edited Oct 1Author

Please shout it from the rooftops, my friend!! If he does, better believe I'm framing it.

And thank you. Quite a lot of haikus happening in Exalted Ground. Who knew?

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Oct 1Liked by Kimberly Phinney

I was so relieved to learn of your return home and a small walk. This is so encouraging and I pray there will be more and more progress with each and every day of your recouperation. I can't imagine that Wendall Berry would'nt respond to your beautiful letter and am anxious to read his response once you receive it. Know you are loved, thought of and prayer for by so many. May God continue to bless your progress.

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Bless you, Pat, for your kindness, faithfulness, and prayers. 🙏🏼♥️

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