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Robin Joy Bell Nobles's avatar

Charlee brought us all together for healing, hope and faith. I believe in her and everything you have written in your beautiful words and your healing story which is wrapped in love.

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Debra Engle's avatar

Yes she did. It was such a joy sharing that experience with you, Robin. We all wrapped each other in love! xoxoxo

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Amy Buster's avatar

That's what it's like being at the Writer's Retreat in Okoboji with you, Julie, Richard, Dudley, Sparkling Prose, Andy, Kelsey, Nik, Caleb, Ty, our musical troubadours, and the rest of the gang. For those four days kindred spirits gather to support, restore, and rejuvenate one another.

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Ángel Michel's avatar

Beautiful inspiration and real healing in your words through the reminder that the ordinary, the mysteries of everything between the pain and the joy are all the Sacred Presence in our lives. Sometimes we are in the spotlight of our “Hollywood” moment and sometimes we need to stand in the light of a “holy tree 🌳” but the Sacred is ever present. Wonderful post Deb 🙏🏻😌

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Kali White VanBaale's avatar

My mom is a native Oregonian and you beautifully capture its magic.

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Mary Jo Curtis's avatar

This gave me such a feeling of peace. Thank you, Deb.

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're so welcome, Mary Jo.

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Loretta F Ross's avatar

Oh thank you. Healing is a beautiful mystery. The power of love and compassion that moves through us is breathtaking.

Did you teach a workshop at the Iowa Writers House several years ago?

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Loretta. Yes, I did. That's how we've met before!!

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antonia deignan's avatar

i love you

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Lyssa Reese's avatar

Deb 💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕

You’ve packed this post with so much wisdom. So much beauty and love and light. Thank you for sharing and shining on us🙏🏼

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Lyssa. Thank you for all YOUR wisdom and light. Sending much love. xoxox

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Lisa Cheek's avatar

Thank you for this! I needed to read it. Hugs and love.

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Debra Engle's avatar

You're welcome, Lisa. Sending love and healing!

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Shannon Fowler's avatar

Thank you for this. What a beautiful sharing and outreach in words to the rest of us who need to hear that we, also, will be fine.

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Connie Taylor's avatar

Thank you for this, Deb. It was something I needed to hear today. I'm hoping for the best for your family and friends. My heart goes out to each one of them.

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Connie.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Oh!

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Diane Petrella's avatar

Deb… this is so beautiful. Thank you. 🩷

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Diane! xoxo

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When Women Get Sick's avatar

This is so beautiful and deep. Sending love. XO

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Rebecca. That means so much coming from you, with your knowledge of healing. Sending lots of love! xoxo

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Aysu Selin's avatar

My heart goes out to Charlee. Thank you for your healing presence 💙🙏🏼

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Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you Aysu. Honestly, Charlee's the healer, a truly remarkable light in this world. xoxoxox

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crossculturalnotes's avatar

Love it, Deb! So beautiful and profound, yet delightfully simple!

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