Hey guys it’s me, the emotional basket case here. 🤦🏼♀️ Hope you’ve all had a great weekend. ✌️
I have debated if I should even share this with you, because heaven forbid there will be some who think I’ve finally went over the brink. But here goes…Here’s my heart out on my sleeve. 💜
This has been a very emotional weekend for me, to say the least! It really started the day my brother and I went to my doctors appointment.
We were passing through a parking lot after the appointment, and there was a guy sitting on the curb underneath a shade tree, holding up a sign. Help…I’m hungry.
At first, I realized I didn’t have any cash but $1. Tears came to my eyes. I pulled around to the other side and told my brother I was sorry for the waterworks. I parked and dug around for change. Together, we scratched up around $4 in change, plus the $1 bill. We gave it to him. And moved on.
I’ve felt God just tugging at me ever since. Maybe it’s my own long trials that are getting the best of me…
And then Friday evening happened.
Saturday was my husband’s birthday, and he had taken off Friday, for a doctors visit. As it turns out, the appointment had actually been for the day before and not even in our town office. It had been at the one an hour away. My husband had thought he had an appointment here.
He had expressed his desire for that with the doctor, but the doctor had failed to let the front desk know this. So, we both assumed…🤦🏼♀️🤷♀️
We were both dressed up, out and about, so I suggested we go for birthday dinner. We decided to go over to the next town over which is also an hour’s drive away. Afterwards, he wanted a milkshake from Dairy Queen.
As we pulled into a parking space, my hubby said, “Get a load of what that girl is wearing!” I looked up to notice a rather questionable character loitering to the right of the entrance.
As we made our way to the front door, it was very obvious the way she was dressed she was either on drugs, a prostitute or both–my guess is both. She watched us as we approached her, looking down as we got closer.
She had some type of a long, lightweight robe on and what looked to be a nude pantyhose body suit underneath. She pulled her robe together as we got close enough to her.
Something got a hold of me! A very strong thought came to me, “Speak to her. Look her straight in her eyes and show her my love.”
So I did–I looked her straight in the eyes and I said, “Hey, how are you?” She looked me straight in the eyes also, and looked back down. “Oh, I can’t complain,” she said back to me. I said, “That’s right!”
We continued to walk on inside and to the front counter to order. All the workers were teenagers who laughed and joked with us. When we ordered, they told us that they were sorry but were fresh out of all the ingredients! We realized they were joking and picked back with them.
They said, ” Did you guys notice our visitor out front?” We said that we had. One of the girls went on to say that a breeze had blown her robe up in the back, and they had seen her behind! I told them it was really sad.
Yes, something had a hold of me…It bothered me to the point, I could not even enjoy my ice cream. 😢
We had sat down, and I was fighting back the tears. It hit me she needed to hear that she was God’s little princess, so I got my phone out and started copying down the words to my poem on a piece of paper from my purse.
My husband asked me what I was doing, and I told him she needed to hear something from the blog. We had seen she had walked away from the entrance. He said, “She’s probably long gone by now, Renee.”
I said, “Well maybe so, but I feel like she needs to hear this.” So I wiped a couple tears away, and in between this, a little girl in the booth next to us who was obviously someone’s little granddaughter– cute as a button–She entertained us while we were there. We finally made our way out the door.
I looked around for this woman as we got into the car, but didn’t see her. I asked my husband, and I don’t usually do this, to drive around the building.
I needed to find her. I know he thought I was crazy. Maybe he was right…
Sad to say, we didn’t find her and we left. I struggled to hold back my emotions. I told him to keep helping me to look for her.
Maybe she had walked somewhere down the road or someone had already picked her up.🤷♀️
My husband said, “Renee, that woman was probably 40 years old, she doesn’t need anybody to keep up with her.” At this point I burst out crying! (I told you I was an emotional wreck!) I told him in between the tears, that may be so, but she is still somebody’s baby!
I let it all out! Crazy as it may seem! I wiped my eyes with a kleenex. It has haunted me for two days now. I’ve prayed for this girl.
Who knows she might have been an angel, or it could’ve been God trying to stir something up within me that needs to be stirred.
I don’t have any answers, I just know that I have no stones to throw!
There are so many hurting in this world! Even some of you right now, may be at whit’s end reading this. You have so many problems, you don’t even know where to begin to find the answers or relief.
Only God can take those wounded places in your heart and mend them. Soothe them with His healing Balm of Gilead. Only He can take that brokenness and turn it into something that can be used for Him.
We each have a story to tell, that can reach the world around us.
Today, I’m praying for that Little Princess who has lost her way. I pray she finds healing, compassion and help, wherever she is.
Because she’s somebody’s baby.
“If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.”
1 Corinthians 13
Amen Renee! You were respectful and kind and you showed her love! I will be praying for her and the man with the sign. God knows them and He loves them and you did your part, praise God! God bless you!
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Thanks for helping me pray and for sharing this burden with me! God Bless you, too brother!
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You are an angel in God’s eyes. You reached out to two different people with different circumstances. Your prayers are a way to ask God for help.
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Thank you for this🙂
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You showed her kindness. You prayed for her. You were trying to respond to a prompting. So you did not fail little sister.
One suggestion would be to keep a few copies of things like your poem with you so you can be ready to respond. 🙂
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Thank you for that! I did feel like I had failed. And that is a great idea! I know someone who can print some out for me! 🙂💜that idea!
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You’re welcome little sister. Blessings 😀
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Blessings to you big bro!
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I am bawling😭, you showed God’s Love, in Action. The Lost has to see the Love! I will pray for your princess too. My brother is battling addiction, and he is my mom’s little prince. Glory to God!!
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Now we all bawling! So sorry for that! 🙏Thanks for helping me pray for these two. I will pray for your mom’s prince!
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God moved on me to hug him with all my might, he just came home from panhandling, where he held his sign, can you spare a $1, I ran to him and hugged him as hard as I could, saying over and over, I Love You, I’m scared for you! I’ve always loved you! My little brother. My family is going through it, people do judge, even I have judged, been hurt over and over by his actions. Today God said show Love, through you, and I I ran, for God’s Glory!!! I thank God for your beautiful Heart and obedience to the Lord!! Praise God, I know something just broke in spiritual realm. Love is the only way….in action!!!
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I am rejoicing with you Debbie!!!💃 I am agreeing with you that something broke in the spirit with your brother! We have to show them love and mercy like your post conveyed the other day!💜🤗🦋
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You got me teary a few times as I read through this. If you’re a basket case, then I’m a basket case too. I obsess too. I also get very defensive of people. Andrew always tells me that I defend everyone. It’s true, I do because we just don’t know what they have been through or are going through. Some of us have empathy to teach those who don’t see and feel what they aren’t seeing. Thanks for sharing. You’re not a basket case. You just have a big heart I guess I should tell myself the same thing. See…now I’m crying again. 😢
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Now you have made ME cry Tina! You’re right! We don’t know what people are going through, and what has led them to where they are at. 😢I’m glad I’m not the only one lol!🤗😄
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Well, there goes my water works…😭 I thank you for sharing this. It had nothing to do with me but it helped me. I feel like I’ve done nothing but cry all week but maybe that’s what God wants me to do. He wants me to show Him my true emotions.
A similar situation happened to me the other day. I might blog about it…🤷♀️
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Well, maybe this was the message God is trying to tell us all. Not to hold anything in, just let it out, and watch His love flow through us. Please post whatever happened to you…I almost didn’t post this…so please DO post it! 🙂💜🤗💕
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Maybe it was! I will start working on it soon! If I can make it through the tears…❤
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I think it’s gonna be very special, just like you V!
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Awwe, you are so sweet! Thank you❤
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And you! Welcome! 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Renee 💛💛💛 It truly blessed me to read, and I know others need to see it, as well! Thank you for not shying away from talking about what you went through – I know it inspired me ❤
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Awe! Thank you so much Maggie. I almost did t post, because I thought someone would think that girl right there is crazy! I’m so thankful it helped someone else. Thanks for telling me this!❤️🤗
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You’re welcome! I’m so glad you did 💕
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You didn’t fail either of them. You acknowledged them both and I’m sure that will have meant a lot to them. Most people would’ve just looked away.
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Thank you. I pray God helps us all not to look away anymore. But be His hands and His feet. 🙂
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I’m glad you did what you felt in your heart!
I nominated you for something!
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Lord help my heart! It is just broken these days for people. 😢 Thank you for the Inspiration Award. I saw it. I still can’t comment on your posts, or Nina’s, or Dawn’s and quite a few more! And this hurts my heart, too!😢
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I completely understand! But try not to let it bother you.
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Just help me pray that something changes this glitch on WP.
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Oh Renee! Thank you for this post. I’m teary too because this world would be millions of times better if more people were treated the loving way you treated those two. I love you for this!💖
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You’re welcome Viv. I pray we all can be moved by God’s love for ALL His princes and princesses! 🙏💜💕
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Oh my friend, the Holy Spirit has risen up in you and given you a Heart for the desolate people, the hopeless, the unloveable by others. Never let others, even family, quell the Spirit. Continue in prayer and tears, for Christ did the same. Love in Christ Jesus.
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Wow! Thank you so so much for these words! God Bless!🙂
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Keep on reaching out with your loving, nonjudgmental heart. Your eyes spill His healing waters and your arms are ready to be the reach of the Holy Spirit in action. Never apologize for being His love. ❤ I didn't know what prompted me to write the post I did today, but maybe it was for one of those two you and I are praying for … maybe they'll see it or feel it… the blessings of God on earth in the lives of Believers. You think?
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Thanks so much Jan for your sweet soothing words! I didn’t see your post, but will head over there right now! I believe in unity of the spirit of God’s people! 💜🤗
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Renee…………this is such a beautiful story of how God lives in us and allows us to see how He sees us and others. God bless you for showing these two people the love they so needed and deserved. Your words brought beautiful tears to my eyes as I could feel your deep desire to reach out to others who so need to be loved.
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Dear Wendi! Thanks for your kind words. 🙂There are so many out there, down on their luck—it’s sad.😞 I’m so glad that Jesus loves every one of us, whether rich or poor, good or bad. I’m glad this experience has touched you. It truly humbled me! I pray He continues to teach us all HOW to love like Him! 🙏
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you are so right Renee, there are so many out there and it is our job to show love……..actions speak so much louder than words. God bless you for showing others’ His love.
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Thanks Wendi! I’m learning more and more every day that actions do speak volumes!❤️❤️❤️
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prayed God’s blessings over you this morning.
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Thank you so much for this Wendi! Big hugs to you! 💜🤗
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Renee, you’re going to cry again. I was working on one of my blog posts. I had been writing about awkward moments, and I knew that Casting Crowns had a song called “One Akward moment.” Which I plan to use with my post. You have to watch this video. But have tissue handy! You are going to need it. I’m crying too. 😢
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Oh goodness my eyes will be swollen from all this crying! Will watch the video right now. Can’t wait for your post…
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Oh my goodness, Tina! This was so sad! Yes, you guessed it, tears flowing again! Those words were so true! Thanks for sharing this with me! It’s like that woman was this one in the video! 😢
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I know… even princess, like you used in your blog was in there. When God speaks…I cry. 😢
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Yes!!! It was just the song I needed to hear! Thanks so much! 💜
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Yes she is somebody’s biological child and our role is to pray for God to work in her life.
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I SO believe that!! 🙌🙏🙏❤️
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The Lord exhorts throughout the New Testament to love our neighbours as ourselves…Renee I believe that’s what you did that day without even knowing it. Am happy you obeyed the prompting of the Holy Spirit. This really blesses me, tears running down my cheeks 😥👏🏽. Thanks my sister for a great reminder to heed the nudge of the still small voice.
As soon as we take the step and try to make a difference to others, we really are beginning to walk with Jesus. Thanks again my sister and God bless you always.
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Thank you for this Fay Ann! It really touched me, and I’m so glad this has touched you! Sorry to make you cry with me! I never even thought about it as me loving myself! But you know, I would want someone to love and respect me, even at my worst! I just found your lovely comment in my Spam folder!😢
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Thanks for sharing your story Renee! The love of God was working through you. I pray the Lord will keep the lady safe. ❤️
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Thanks so much Dawn and you are welcome! Thanks for helping me pray for her! God Bless
you friend!
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Maybe it was just simply intercessory prayer needed from you for her at that time/day. We have the holy ghost to pray when we don’t know what to pray.
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Amy, I’m so glad that the Spirit Himself intercedes for us when we don’t know what to pray. I sure have been praying for her and praying God keeps angels around her to keep her safe! 🙏
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Me too! I’m about to publish another day. Found something that made me think of you. I took a pic of it for ya
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Yay! I’m about to go read it! 💜🤗
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A wonderful share! We may not be able to help everyone, but when our hearts are broken, for what breaks God’s. It’s a a true reflection, that God’s love dwells within! God bless you my sister!
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Thank you Warren! These words have comforted my heart! Thank you for that my brother! 🙂
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You’re very welcome!
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Renee, you never know how far your words to that women will go. When our son was in his Marine training he was in a cab heading for a bar to meet his buddies. The cab drive said, son are you a Christian, jared said, well yes I am. The cab drivers said, then you ought not bet going to this kind of place. It shook our son to his soul. Thanks God you spoke to her, looked her in the eyes and she spoke back because of that open face. I am so grateful for the ones who had the courage to speak of God and Jesus to me and also acted like Him. Cry those tears God has given you for those who hurt, they need them.
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Thank you so much for this Betty! I hope she remembers one day soon, the time she didn’t see any judgement in the eyes of this ole Jesus Girl! But most of all, I pray she saw Jesus that day and finds a church to call her own soon! Thank goodness for the cabbie who was bold to tell your son exactly what he needed to hear, and for those who witnessed to you and me both! 🙌💕
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Amazing! ♥️ Go on Renee!! 👏👏 This is what Jesus wants us be!! Show love!! 💗 💖
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Thanks Hepsibah! 🤗❤️❤️❤️
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This was heartfelt Renee, Amen 🙏. May the Love and Peace of God flood there hearts. IJN
YonnieInHisCare🙏
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Thank you—That is my prayer also Yonnie! Thanks for the 🙏!
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We are in agreement 😇💜🌸
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Yes!🙌💕💛
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I must say this is a beautiful post you have done,resonated with my heart and senses.How cold is the world we live in but still how much warmth the Lord God has placed in our hearts that we could warm up this same cold world…Love above all.
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I pray we all let the love of Jesus warm our hearts and spread to others! I’m glad this resonated into yours! God Bless PePa!
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Thanks a lot Renee.Amen and God bless you too.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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I got tears as I read this. You listened to the spirits prompting and your heart was burdened.
May she feel the Lords love.
Blessings ❤️
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Thank you for sharing! I’m glad that I wasn’t the only one who was touched by this woman’s plight. And thank you for your kind words! They have meant a lot! God Bless you! 💜💛😄
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I am sorry that you were not able to find the woman. If you never meet up with her again, you can always pray for her. Prayer knows no boundaries.
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Amen! I so believe that! Thanks! 🙂
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When I read this, I had goosebumps. You are a really, really caring person. A true sunshine gifted to Earth. Thank you so much for sharing this story. It makes me feel warm that I am not the only person who feels remorse over strangers. You really are amazing! My utmost admiration and love to you 🙂
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You are a really sweet person! 🤗💜 Sophie, is it?Thank you for this sweetie! You have really blessed my day! 💕I’m so glad you were touched!…I feel a little like this saying I’ve heard for a while that goes like this—“I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody,
about somebody, who can save anybody.” 😁✝️ …..I’m writing on the 80’s post again today—just for you. 🙂 Hope you have a good day!
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Oh, you are so good really… 🙂 How hard you are working for me! 🙂 I love you a lot, you know…
And Sophie is a nickname with reference to a fictional character called Sophie Hatter. 🙂 You may call me anything. 🙂 ❤
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☺️😊 Thank you😄 I love you, too sweet girl! Thank you for inspiring me to write. It means a lot. 💜🤗💕
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✨💕 Dear Renee, I wrote a letter to you… Would you read it sometimes?
https://verbalcreation.home.blog/2019/08/15/a-letter-to-renee/
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That’s awesome Renee!! Tears show your compassionate and gentle heart. We need reminders to keep our eyes open. Hurting ppl are indeed all around us!! Good reminder. Thanks ❤️🥰🙏
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Those reminders can leave us a bit sad at times. Thank for your kind words and prayers. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful day.🤗
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Renee you are such a beautiful person and a heart of gold hugs❤️
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😭 Kim thank you for your sweet words!!! That means so much to me! I think you have a heart of gold yourself! 💛Bless you my sweet friend!
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Renee your so welcome and thank you for saying this to me ❤️
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🙂You are welcome—and I truly meant it💜💛💕
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Renee, you are really a beautiful soul dear ❤️ a true gem!!
You were very kind and showed your love…..most people are least bothered!! The world needs more people like you dear
Thank you so much for sharing 💕
Have a great day 🤗💕
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Jyoti, thank you for your kindness to me. It made me smile and tear up at the same time. 😢🙂Hope you have a great day as well!
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Have a great day 🤗💕
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The same to you!😄😆
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Good stuff Renee!! Thank you for sharing your heart! Praying right along with you and completely understand your concern!!! I, too, get emotional about this kind of thing, it’s so sad
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I’m so glad we share the same emotions! 🙂💛
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Makes it amazing for fellowship and encouragement!
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YESSSS!!!! 🙂
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Oh my goodness, Renee, you have the sweetest and most courageous soul. God must have been so proud to see His aughter try so hard to help one of His lost children. You amaze me and inspire me. God bless you for doing what is right no matter how crazy it seems. The world would be a completely different place if all Christians behaved like you! ❤😊
You are not an emotional wreck, you were simply feeling the pain God must feel when He weeps over His hurting children. It’s overwhelming, I can imagine 😓
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Thanks Dollface! It is at times very overwhelming. 😢 I pray He helps us all help others the way He has helped and still helps us…thanks so much for your kind words! I always want to be obedient, even though it’s not always easy! 😢💜💕
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I’ve done this before. What an amazing mother I have. You’ve passed down the love gene. That’s for sure I’m so blessed to have a man that feels the same way about these things. He never makes me feel crazy.
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Thank you baby! I’m so glad he supports you! He is truly amazing and will be a wonderful father!
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Dear Renee ….. this made me cry ….. my heart was filled with compassion for that Little Princess …. who is someone’s baby ….. and yet, I cried more because I was touched with your love. YOU ARE AN ANGEL. ❤️
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Awe…sorry to make you cry! It was truly humbling for me I know..It took me days to get over the experience. I’m still praying for her. 😘 Now you are going to make me cry! 😢 That was the sweetest thing to say. I wish I was an angel, but I’m still not perfect. Maybe one day when I get those wings in heaven! 😁🤗
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You are truly an angel Renee ….. and we are so blessed to have you here. Thanks with deepest love and admiration! 💕🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷💕
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Sweetness! 🥰😇
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