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I believe that one of the best gifts God gives us is friends to share life’s journey with. To laugh with, cry with, to talk with, encourage, and to pray with. I feel blessed that God merged my journey with yours🤗. Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts. I’m praying for God’s love to continue to overwhelm you both.

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So true… Friends like that are invaluable! Thank you for the sweet words and for your prayers for us.

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Thank you for sharing yours and Carol’s journey!

She is such a treasure and

sister-soulmate! 💓

I wish I could be there to tell her how much I love her! 🤗 💕 🙏

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Thanks so much for sharing about your life and Carol's life and how things are with each of you at this time. May God strengthen, comfort and uphold both of you as you continue walking together down the road of life during this very challenging season. Emmanuel, God with us. This is our source of everything we need.

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Truly, the courage to ask and to give such words is an example of grace. Joshua and Rachel are remembering and praying for the Smiths! Un abrazote!!!

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Hi Joshua… Thank you both for reaching out and for praying for us. ¡Abrazos para Uds. también!

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Carol has been a great blessing in my life since we met a while ago in Japan. She is my wonderful spiritual mother. Something that she always told me. :) Please let her know that Andre and Virgie love her and is praying for the both of you. God Bless :)

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I will convey your message to her. It's a blessing to hear from you… Thanks for writing.

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Greg, I want you to know that it is obvious that God is showing His grace in your life and in the life of Carol. Your words are evidence of a long walk in the same direction with Him!

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Encouraging words…! Thank you Rod… Carol introduced me to Eugene Peterson… she enjoyed reading him out loud and I enjoyed listening. ¡Un abrazo!

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Such a comfort to know this is not the end. I miss my friend - seeing her at church on Sundays and talking about Godly things. I pray for peace and the very real presence of the Lord with you all.

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Yes… always easy to talk about godly things with Carol… Thanks for praying

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Thanks for sharing Greg. We always need to keep an eternal perspective— but it’s still painful. Give Carol my love. Praying for you too.

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I will surely tell Carol… and Lord help us all to keep our eye on the big picture…

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Yes, God is using even this season of the valley. He does not waste one thing. Both of your lives and the whole family intertwines with thousands around the globe. We are privileged to go to the throne room of grace on your behalf to ask for encouragement and strength for your family.

Love and peace,

Marnie Starrett

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"He does not waste one thing." So true... thank you for praying.

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Greg, you and Carol are both courageous in Him. Prayers that Jesus will bring joy in the journey.

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Thank you Linda for your prayers for joy…

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