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Jordan Williams's avatar

I like how the pictures you chose show you holding delight out against the wide unknown - berries before the forest, ice cream before the world - it’s what your words do too!

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Bethany Peck's avatar

What a poetically beautiful observation, Jordan! Thank for sharing that - you have a gift for noticing :)

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Brooke Shorey's avatar

grieving, and looking for the grace of gratitude...

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Bethany Peck's avatar

Day by day, yes and amen. Thanks Brooke, and hope you're doing well :)

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Bailey Gillespie's avatar

You always take the best photos. 🥰 Thank you for these reflections. I am also learning how to befriend my grief right now in counseling. May this summer be one to remember!

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Bethany Peck's avatar

Thank you, Bailey! I'm grateful for the beauty I have around me! And thanks for reading :). So glad to hear that befriending grief makes sense to you too - go gently, I'm right there with you!

And thank you!! :) Hope you're having a wonderful summer too!

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Sarah's avatar

That sounds like an ideal weekend! I'm so happy for you that you got to experience that joy in the midst of a grief-washed season. (I also wish I got more quality time with my sister.)

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Bethany Peck's avatar

It was! Thank you those kind words, I was definitely grateful. And yes, quality sister time is a sweet gift!

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Deborah Rutherford's avatar

Beautiful reflections and have a wonderful summer! ❤️

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Bethany Peck's avatar

Thanks so much Deborah! Appreciate you. You have a great summer too!

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Kelsey H's avatar

Is that Carter Mountain? I was there last month! That part of Virginia is so beautiful. Absolutely the place to be for rest and renewal.

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Bethany Peck's avatar

Good eye, Kelsey! It is Carter Mountain! So funny you were just there - glad you got to see it! It really is a beautiful area!

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