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Callie R. Feyen's avatar

Every. Single. Word. I know this life. I've lived this life. I hope to still live it.

Megan Hogg's avatar

This post gave me so much encouragement as a mom with little kids. Thank you!!! ❤️

Tresta Payne's avatar

That's so good to hear, Megan ; )

Stacy Bronec's avatar

This is beautiful, Tresta.

Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Tresta, I loved every word of this. And thank you so much for linking to my book! ❤️

Aimee Guest's avatar

What a beautiful letter, Tresta. I can’t wait to respond. This weekend my husband and I are painting sets for my theater class production with various kids of mine dropping into help. But when I see a window of time to write…❤️

So funny that you mentioned the Edith Schaeffer book because that book encouraged me as well when I was in the mundane, repetitive days…to find ways to fit creativity into the daily tasks. Like reading a story to my kids as dramatically as I could. I can’t speak to the content at all at this point because it’s been too long. But I almost mentioned it last time as an early on encouragement. Another way we were connected by invisible strings all this time…

Tresta Payne's avatar

Amazing!

Looking forward to your response ; )

Marianne Wilke's avatar

This really resonated with me. When my kids were little I didn’t have much time to write or do crafts. Now I still feel guilty for writing unless everything is done: laundry, dishes, the house is clean and book work is done. I need to start giving myself permission to write and do other art.

Thanks for sharing your heart :)

Tresta Payne's avatar

Yes! Take the permission and create, Marianne.

Penny Chamberlin's avatar

I wish I would have had bits of wisdom to read when I was a young mom. Love your insights 🥰