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I'm having a hard time with hope and notice it fluctuating dramatically every day. I tend to have more hope when the sun is bright or the air is crisp—and rainy days, though they can bring me peace, have actually been zapping me of that joy and hope lately. I'm trying to find pockets in small things, though. Like my adult dogs scampering around as if they're still puppies or my dad's daily call for hot chai or unexpected painting dates in the park with a friend. Sometimes, because hope feels so elusive, I have to find ways to create it.

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I think a lot of us are in that boat right now—having to create or actively look for hope. It's a good reminder that the more we can do that for ourselves, the more we can be the hope others are chasing. It's a good way to build momentum in that direction.

Just as an example, I've seen the paintings you've shared on Twitter recently, which brought me a lot of joy! And that was borne of your attempt to create hopeful moments for yourself. So, thank you!! ❤️

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This made me smile!! Thank you ♥️ Sending you warmth 🌞

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I find hope in my now-adult children. How my oldest daughter was able to embrace herself and marry her girlfriend. How my son and his wife have supported and loved Katie after Jamie’s death, and now are able to live Billy as well. How my younger son has accepted his new wife’s health issues and help to figure out what lifestyle changes they needed to make. And finally, how in the middle of a pandemic, my youngest was able to marry her boyfriend of 7 years in a beautiful fall ceremony. They’ve all found the strength to meet life head-on, to figure it out, and to champion for the causes that are important to them. And their generation is doing the same collectively. We’ll be ok.

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Karen! ❤️😭❤️

Thank you for this. I don't know all your children, but I know John, who is a total gem of a human. So, I'm grateful for you! You raised some thoughtful, brave kids, who are now thoughtful, brave adults!

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Rebecca, thank you for the kind words about John. I feel that he and Josie are remarkable, but then I could be seen as being a little biased! He was an absolute Godsend when his dad had the car accident in December. I don't know what I would have done without all of them - they all helped me in different ways. <3

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