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Jacalyn E. Starr's avatar

Such heartwarming and heart wrenching stories…beautifully written and so meaningful during these turbulent times. Thank you, Susanna, for these gifts of contemplation, hope and yearning.

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Susanna Schrobsdorff's avatar

I'm so glad they resonated, Jacalyn. We walk that line now, trying not to fall so deep into hopelessness with the news from Ukraine that we forget to savor what's here in front of us.

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Dawna Stromsoe's avatar

Thanks for sharing Mia’s story, so needed and appreciated after the continuing horrific news from Ukraine. I admire Zelenskyy and the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.

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Susanna Schrobsdorff's avatar

I will let her know, thanks Dawna. : )

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Janet's avatar

The story about the lambs made me cry and smile at the happy ending. Ukraine makes me cry every night watching the news - it's horrendous

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Susanna Schrobsdorff's avatar

Me too, Janet, me too. Sigh.

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Debbie's avatar

Love the term "bystander despair," it sums up so well the helplessness that so many of us have been feeling since Feb. 24th. Thank you.

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Sandra Rohr's avatar

This just tore me open; I cannot stop the tears.

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Susanna Schrobsdorff's avatar

It did that for me too, am so glad we were able to share it with you all

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Dave Birren's avatar

Thank you for both articles. I hadn't seen the toy bridge picture. It's heartwarming. As is the lambing story. Today I need something uplifting. Again, thanks.

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Susanna Schrobsdorff's avatar

Thanks for reading Dave, and for the kind words. Will pass them along to Mia too.

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