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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

"God is the Dream Carrier!!"

I absolutely loved our conversation Merissa and the way you spoke those words! I gleaned them deeply and haven't stopped thinking about it. I have learned so much from you and consider you a wise and lovely friend. Very blessed we are together in this community loving God. So you and I had a similar week, last week, and no sleep? hummm. And you reached out to me with wisdom and I had no idea you were struggling. I hope this will be a better week for both of us! Satan is definitely on the attack in this world.

Looking back at old work and journals is the BEST! I did that two years ago when I was first writing here and it was so pleasing to see my heart as a young 16-17 year old in those pages. Not much has changed despite all the challenges of life. Keep seeking God in all you do and definitely let Him carry your dreams! I know I can now look back and be very humbled that He has carried all of mine. I could have never done anything alone. Thank you for this. It's beautiful. Sending you much love. ox

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

I loved our conversation too! And still think about it! I've appreciated and held all of your love and kindness from that conversation...it still makes me smile ❤️ I very much consider you as a wise and lovely friend, too! We truly are blessed!

Haha, yeah, seems like the devil is REALLY trying. But we've got God on our side so we'll ways power Through 💪

Yes I love looking back at my old journals! It's so amazing how God speaks to us through them, too! He is amazing 🤩

Thank you Deborah!

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

So why does everyone here make me cry? ☺️ I think of it too. How blessed am I to know that God, and only God, is feeding our souls for friendship. From Alexander's light, to Bob Hoeboke's graciousness and strength and beyond. It's an incredible feeling in my heart. Thank you Merissa. ox

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

And I thank you! ❤️❤️

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Rebecca J. Gomez's avatar

Lovely words of encouragement, Merissa!

I recently looked through some of my journals from high school and my early twenties and had a similar experience, seeing how the Lord was working in my life at that time and how so much of if--much that I didn't even remember--he used to lead me to where I am now. God is faithful!

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Aw, thank you!

That is absolutely beautiful! I love it when we discover the special ways that the Lord has worked in our lives ❤️❤️ His faithfulness is never ends!

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Bob Hoebeke's avatar

Deborah Hewitt is the BEST - if you're being mentored by her, you'll do well, and go far!

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

She is amazing! I loved chatting with her! ☺️

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

You are mentoring "me!" Goodness! I sit in such admiration of you both ✨

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

I believe this is all the result of the beauty of fellowship in Christ! ❤️❤️

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

And here I believe that I am being mentored by the most beautiful people God could ever connect me to for His purpose!! To grow and to love others! Thank you Bob ☺️

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Sierra Westerholm's avatar

Love these thoughts! <3

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Thank you for reading! 🙏

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Alison Bull's avatar

Beautiful, Merissa.

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much for reading, Alison!

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