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Lori Wangler's avatar

I have never, ever thought about that. I will look at bare trees with new eyes and at winter with just a little more anticipation. Beautiful words and photos. Thanks, Cheryl.

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Thanks, Lori . . . and thanks for reading!

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Kelly Flanagan's avatar

This soothed my soul. Thank you, Cheryl.

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Thanks for reading, Kelly!

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Pamela's avatar

A thoughtful challenge in light of our study of Revelations, how should we be living while we are waiting?

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

What a beautiful meditation on this time when we in the Northern Hemisphere have the opportunity to look inside and see ourselves as the bare trees, without the distraction of leaves....

Algebra textbooks?! There will be push-back. But at least she's being honest!

Love to you!

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Yes, & with roots that chat to one another under the stillness.

Blessings & love to you, friend—& no math books on my list. 😆

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Roots connected by microscopic threads that share essential water and nutrients, plus the chat. We and the trees both form community with our heart-thread connections. So grateful for the community of She Writes Press that birthed your first novel and connected us! (No math books on my list either! Hah.)

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Maureen Miller's avatar

I love trees in all seasons. As a little girl, my grandparents had a picture of trees at sunset on their wall with these words — A tree at dusk whispers love from every branch. I’ve never forgotten. It’s almost like they are saying … PRAYERS. 🩵

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

A beautiful image & quote, Maureen! I’ll carry it today.

(& you’re entered🧡.)

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Joni Miller's avatar

Dear Cheryl;

Thank You For Our Saturday Visit.

Really Relate “When All Is Laid Bare”

Love The Photos.

Love To Both. Joni

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Nature speaks, doesn’t it? Love to YOU, Joni!

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Elizabeth's avatar

The devotional sounds great.

Lol. I'm going to have to use that algebra joke.

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Ha! Thanks for punning with me…& for entering:).

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Rosalind's avatar

Would love to read the devotional. I've been rereading one I got from Joyce Meyer for about 5 years!

P. S. As a former teacher, luv the humorous end to your newsletter ☺️

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

You're entered, friend. And thanks for laughing with me!

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Rosalind's avatar

Love this! I'm a tree hugger and Autumn is my favorite time of year. I miss the Canadian colours and length of Autumn 🍂 since I left there 15 years ago. Your thoughts on the next stage and descriptions are sooooo relatable. You express it so well!

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

Thank you, Rosalind . . . and thanks for reading! May your memories stay vivid and beautiful.

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Cheryl Grey Bostrom's avatar

You get it, Kim. Thanks for writing. 🧡

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