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Regina McIntosh's avatar

I'm so glad to read your quiet blessings, so many like my own. This is as enchanting as music and I completely adore your thought process here. God bless you with many more gentle trails and songs of hope.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thank you, Regina. Blessings to you too. ❤️

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Becca Rowan's avatar

Oh my, this is such a lovely naming of folks like us - the tender hearted ones. For I surely identify with that. And it comforts me to share space with others - like you. I too read Tonia Peckover's blog (as recommended by a friend in The Lighthouse) and it is gentle, beautiful, and thoughtful. All the things I name as "divine sparks of joy." (Thank you for including me on your list of favorite reads - I am honored to be there.)

I, too, curate my news intake very carefully. I feel I must stay informed, but only with trusted sources, and only late in the afternoon when I still have some time before bed to recover!

I attended my first ever "protest" yesterday, although I'm calling it a Protect Democracy Demonstration instead. And it was such a good experience to take action, it really gave me hope.

I am also hoping for a good result in your election. I live within 20 minutes of the Detroit-Windsor border. I am appalled by the way the current regime here is treating the long-standing friendship between our two countries.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

That we, the tender-minded, find each other is always a grace. I’m glad to have found you, Becca.

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Write Myself Again's avatar

This was such a lovely read, Linda. Thank you for sharing. And just now realizing you are Canadian, let me apologize on behalf of tender-hearted Americans everywhere for our embarrassment of a President. We love you. We are praying that this nightmare will end soon. Please keep sharing this beautiful, peaceful spirit with the world. We need you to remind us of what’s good and hopeful. ❤️

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thank you for your kind thoughts and words. ❤️ This Canadian loves you too. 😊

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Rita's Seasons's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful article. I read it slowly, in peace—right after my shower, tired but content, wrapped up in my electric blanket.

Not watching the news… that idea is really drawing me in. I’m thinking about it more and more.

And thank you especially for this line:

“I started keeping a list of things I used to call ‘joy sparkers’ that I’m now putting under the heading of ‘tastes of divine presence.’”

I just loved reading that, Linda!

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Thank you, Rita. I’m so pleased that you found a moment of peace in reading. Take gentle care. 😊❤️

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Debby Hudson's avatar

Thank you for the mention and your thoughtful contributions to this space. I also enjoy when you pop in photos. Now to check out the links you’ve kindly shared.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

You’re most welcome, Debby. Thank you for the gift of your own posts to readers. 😊 Happy Easter.

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Laura B.'s avatar

Thank you for the mention, Linda! I used to follow Tonia back in the early days of blogging so your link her work brought back a sweet nostalgia. I’m glad to reconnect with her beautiful words. And yours here! Your photos of the lilac are stunningly gorgeous! I love how you see.

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Linda Hoye's avatar

You’re most welcome, Laura. Serendipitous that you followed Tonia too!

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Searching for the Words's avatar

Beautiful, again, Linda. And thank you for your kindness in the mention. Your photos took my breath away and made me anticipate the time of the lilacs here in Winnipeg! ❤️

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Linda Hoye's avatar

Most welcome, Patricia. Thank you for your kind words about my photos. Looking forward to lilac season with you!

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