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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Well, I am bawling.

Happy anniversary!

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Knowing only a little of your story, I found this wonderful to read. Thank you for sharing it and I wish you many, many more wonder-full days of marriage, motherhood, writing, art and more to come.

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

My beloved husband of 42 years passed away in March, your words express my heart. Thank you. Bon Jovi. “Thank you for loving me”.

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Janet, I am so sorry for your loss.

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

I don't even know you and yet, your family blesses me. Congratulations. God is so good.

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Sweet, happy tears to my eyes! Love how you capture instances of your love. Rminds me of our, and how I need to remember to say more frequently, Thank you for marring me, along with our I love yous!

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

This is so beautiful that it made me cry. Not only does it show the love you share, but it reminds me of reasons why I love my husband of 58 years so much. God has blessed all of us so much.

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So, so, so good. How good is God? SO good!

Happy Anniversary, Welchers!

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Oct 23Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

I'm sure there's a backstory that makes this even more beautiful. But it is pure and breathtaking even with little insight. What a wonderful thing to experience.

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Oct 22Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

blessings to two sweet souls!

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Oct 22Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

What a beautiful love note! 💛

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Oct 22Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

<3

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Oct 22Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

So precious, Rachel. I don't know you either but that was one beautiful read and tribute to the love and life you share 🤍 I hear Louie Armstrong singing, "and I think to myself... What a wonderful world."

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Awh, Rachel! This is so sweet!

And it gives me hope.

Thank you for this. I needed this today.

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

Rachel, this is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you to you and Evan for letting us watch your journey in healing and love. It has been a testament to God's grace and goodness.

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Oct 21Liked by Rachel Joy Welcher

It has helped assure me that God can heal the brokenhearted and that God remembers us and our dreams.

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I love this. Beauty and joy. My husband and I found each other very late in the game- 35- and now have 2 babies, same as you. Much love to you and grateful for another voice of sweet marriage , and so many prayers and hope underneath.

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This warmed my heart and gave me hope 🥺 Thanks Rachel!

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