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Rosemary Van Gelderen's avatar

I was praying for you. Am. I'm so sorry for your loss. And for the many others that have faced devastating losses in this storm. I understand this type of loss and I will take your words to heart. Thank you for sharing.

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much, the prayers have helped in major ways. ❤️ We are all in this together ❤️ Thank you for reading!

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Dearest Merissa, Oh my heart. Thank you for this. You have been through so much :(. I absolutely loved reading how your oldest brother turned and hugged you so tight. Your beautiful Italian family. I have been thinking about you and praying nonstop for peace in all the steps forward. It's devastating to see so many shattered lives. Thankful that you are so very loved by your family and community, and of course, so very much by God. Sending you a huge, tight hug and much love. I am holding you in prayer as you walk forward. oxox

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Aw thank you so much ❤️ I love my family, wouldn’t be able to do this without them! And thank you for your love and prayers! It means the world to me ❤️

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

Dear Merissa, I hope you’re able to rest and are feeling stronger. Praying. Won’t stop. oxox

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Sakari's avatar

@Merissa thank you so much for the encouraging post! I’ll be praying for you and your family

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Of course ❤️ and thank you so much 🙏

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Susan Kuenzi's avatar

Bless your heart. I restacked this touching piece with a note. Continuing to uphold you in prayer. With love from your older sister in Oregon.

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

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Larry Edge's avatar

Prayers for you and your family as y’all put your lives back together again. I pray God’s blessings for your family.

His Mercies are new everyday! Amen

This is simply beautiful!

It is filled with emotion

It is filled with hope

It is filled with love

It’s a story that rips your heart out

And puts it back again

The power of hugs

And family Love

You poured yourself out

It washed away

But not from your mind

Where it will stay

Start again

With paper and pen

Tell your stories

Breathe again

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Thank you, thank you so much 💕 this is the most beautiful comment I've ever read...I dont know what else to say! Reading this truly blessed me 💕 God bless you! 🙏

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Anna Williams's avatar

I'm from east TN, and we now live just outside where Helene hit the hardest. No one could have been really prepared for this. It's been devastating to see the continuing impact on Appalachia and the communities that are already often forgotten and overlooked. I pray that you feel the Lord's presence with you as you all walk through this loss! I hope you and your family are safe and provided for!! 💕

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

I’m so sorry for what’s happening in TN. What I’ve seen in the reports is awful…this storm really caught everyone by surprise. I pray all of the states and families impacted have a beautiful recovery 💕 Thank you for your prayers! God is taking care of us. He is here, always :)

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Sierra Westerholm's avatar

Awww, girl! I wish I could give you a big hug!

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

Aww me too! ❤️❤️❤️

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