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The quote "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey; we are spiritual beings on a human journey." by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, is one Craig introduced to me when we first met and continues to be an integral one in our lives.

We even have it embroidered within the life quilt on our bed. I loved reading it here today ❤️

The other quote that most spoke to me is “the purpose of our lives is to help others through theirs.” by Peter Matthiessen. This, has become a key part of my “retirement!” I was fortunate enough to retire at a young age and those first few years, for me, were interesting around purpose and path. What I personally have settled into is my role in helping others - mostly that is focused on grandkids but also other family and friends. It’s most fulfilling and important. I sometimes call it my volunteer work connected with retirement and it’s one that brings so much joy☀️

Continue to enjoy this process as you have written about above - it can be such an amazing part of the journey.

And today we are blessed to be celebrating another new addition to the family at your and Kristin’s retreat. As Brooke shared yesterday, it (and you and Kristin), are an integral part to life defining moments in her life. This is definitely one way of living being in service to others. 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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What an incredibly meaningful response and reflection LeAnn. Thank you! Kindred souls recognize within each other the inner spark of spirit and life-force energy. Everything you’ve ever written by way of response is reflective of the resonance experienced at that level. Please. Please continue to share as this engagement evolves; you provide a model for others for how to tease out the things “of most meaning” in contribution to the shared community. And…why haven’t you started your own Substack?

It is truly my (our) honor to have played the roles we’ve been fortunate enough to play in the lives of your family. Brooke, Megan, Drew, and all your grandkids—that has always been life affirming for us. And I LOVE your characterization of “our retreat!” YES!!! Every time I drive into our property, I feel a return to sanctuary. We are very fortunate, aren’t we—to have such great blessings in our lives and such amazing families.

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Well, while I enjoy journaling tremendously, I feel my writing career started and ended with the journal I published! Writing doesn’t come very naturally to me but I love reading and learning from others 😊

PS - my kids and grandkids are blessed to have Uncle Kert and Aunt Kiki.

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