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Bethany Peck's avatar

You are a treasure, dear friend, and I'm so glad seeing your words reach into the world, as you prepare to travel across the world! Sending love!

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

Treasure you too, Bethany! Won't it be wonderful when we meet?! Keep shining bright! Keep writing from the heart. You are amazing and so very loved ❤️🌷❤️🌷

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Mary Folkerts's avatar

Oh Kristine! You are a gift! Your words are a gift. I will treasure meeting you in person and our wonderful brunch together. 💗 it was as though we were old friends!

Sometimes moving on is right and good- follow where God leads!

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

Love you Mary! Treasure our friendship and appreciate your prayers of encouragement ♥️

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Kayleon Dortch-Elliott's avatar

You are a gift to the world, Kristine. Thank you for sharing these beautiful, heartfelt updates with us.

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

Bless you, Kayleon!!! I feel the same way about you. God knew that I needed your friendship in this season.

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Deborah Rutherford's avatar

Kristine, what beauty is here, you and Mary, your writing, your heart. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I love your writing and these behind the scenes. I can't wait to see all God has instore for your blessed gifts.

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

You are a gifted writer and encourager, dear friend! Thank you for sharing your beauty in this community. Truly blessed by you.

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Jessie Anderson's avatar

Kristine! So many beautiful writing wins! The soil is prepared, the seeds planted, watered, and weeded over such a long period, and God is bringing about beautiful fruit like you've never imagined! I'm so sad you're leaving, but equally thrilled for this new adventure God is guiding you on.

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

The nuance of all I'm leaving and stepping into is beyond me! But God knows! Friends of the heart ALWAYS.

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Kristine, loved this article! So much here to savor. I was especially comforted to know you have tried several times to submit work to Humana Obscura before being published, I won't lose heart! Congratulations on your poem being published there.

I love your poetry, and your recent publication in The Way back to Ourselves Spring Literary Journal was especially stunning. Your words spoke to me deeply.

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

Donna! You're such a beautiful soul and one of my favorite writers! I still remember our time driving to the airport together after Cultivate. I value your friendship and encouragement greatly. You are someone I deeply admire. I think we're kindred because your writing speaks profoundly to me. Much love.

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Donna Bucher's avatar

Oh Kristine, you are such a blessing to me! I remember that ride to the airport often, I felt so welcomed by you, and a connection as kindred spirits. I also value your friendship and encouragement and admire you deeply. I learn so much from you and appreciate your kindness to me!

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Kristine Amundrud's avatar

I am so thankful for you, Mary! I admire you and am inspired by all you write. Friend of the heart, ❤️🌷you have blessed me more than you know. I can't wait to see how God orchestrate the next meetup!

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