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Jacob Payne's avatar

It means so much to hear you say your own words Mom ❤️

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Gosh son. Your words mean a lot, too. Thank you for always encouraging me.

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Susan Mcilmoil's avatar

I lost my dad two years ago in December. Your words cut straight to my heart. Thank you for writing them. I’m a writer as well, struggling to write right now. This has so encouraged me to get back at it. ❤️ Thank you.

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Tresta Payne's avatar

**hugs to you** as you write and live in this rough but beautiful world. Thank you ❤️

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Shelly Stoddard's avatar

This hits my heart my friend. After 9 yrs I am still not ready to hear his voice. Pictures are very hard also. Hearing and watching my boys gives me goosebumps because they got every good trait of Rodg. I love reading your posts..

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Tresta Payne's avatar

He was such a good man, your Rodger ❤️. And we miss your face around here! Hope you are well, and your boys.

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Lindsay Crandall's avatar

You're a gem, my friend. I love your vulnerability here. Thank you for sharing!

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Laura's avatar

Thank you for this, Tresta, both the spoken and the written. I cried with you when his message wasn't there and am confident with you that you'll hear him again someday.

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Sandi Warner's avatar

I got the email this morning that you had written—and I've waited all day to read it until I had a few moments to read without skimming. I'm so glad I did. Your words are a treasure, Tresta.

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Thank you, Sandi. Thanks for sticking around through my inconsistencies, and for your encouragements! I pray for your work and am glad you're doing it; it's also a treasure.

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Lori Whitaker's avatar

Just 😭🤎 and thanks for putting your heart-your words out here.

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Thank you for reading, friend.

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Taryn Gaudin Body Conscious's avatar

Beautifully written x

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