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Sep 14Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Ive always wondered what I would say if someone asked me, "Who are your favorite writers?" I would say, "Tolkien, Andrew Peterson, Elie Weisel, and Rachel Welcher." Your writing is like sipping something warm and soothing on a sore throat, its Turkish Delight from Narnia, is the wind in the trees when everything is getting ready for bed, its the hand hold... its so so so deeply beautiful, I have no adequate words in the endless selection of words before me... but its something that reaches the soul, speaks over the heart... its a gift.

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This means the world.

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Sep 14Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Rich words for a two year old. And the rest of us.

Don’t die, unexpectedly or otherwise.

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Oh my word, Rachel. Your best so far.... And an inspiration to me, as well, to consider how I might write to my own children (and grandchildren).

A tender and beautiful poem, my friend.

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Thank you so much! You should write your own version (and tag me so I can be sure to see it!)

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I plan on it and will do so, post haste (ish).

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Everything about this is lovely

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Sep 14Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

What Doug Thompson said! 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

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Love this, Rachel. The mango!! Did the same with some tomatoes this season

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Sep 14Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Oh so good! And as a wife of 40 years, don't forget your husband is your first sweetheart!

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Gorgeous x

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Sep 17Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

This is beautiful. And Hildegaard, what a name! ❤️

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Sep 16Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

This is very touching. If I were to write something similar, I would replace McDonald’s with Dairy Queen though 😅

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Sep 16Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Love this! I want to write one for my kids!

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I love this. Beautiful!!!

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I really love your poetry so much! Thank you for sharing your gift.

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Sep 16Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Love this!

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Sep 15Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

LOVE IT❣️

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Just found you (thanks substack algorithm!) and am so glad I did! Read this before church this morning and it will reshape how I go about my day.

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