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May your heart overflow with the Savior’s sweet love this Valentines week, friend. ♥ Thank you for being here; your presence and kindness continue to bless. ♥



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It’s a casual, pony-tail & sandals environment around here, but a few important reminders:

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  1. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    February 15, 2018 at 5:59 am

    Hi Brenda,
    Hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day! I’m sorry I just haven’t had time to participate much in the Compel group (I’m also behind on my lessons). The Foundation takes most of my time and then I try to squeeze my writing in when I can….wish I had more time to devote to it!!
    Miss you my friend,
    Blessings,
    Bev xo

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      No worries, friend. Love having you stop in when you have time. ((Hug)) I was a few weeks behind in the lessons until last weekend when I was able to catch up. Hope all the foundation work is going well. — Will be stopping by soon for my little girl, haha. 🙂 xoxo

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  2. Michele Morin says

    February 15, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Hope your Valentine’s Day was terrific!
    Blessings to you!

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Same to you, Michele. xoxo

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  3. Donna Reidland says

    February 15, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Hope you had a sweet and special Valentine’s Day! I was reminded recently that Valentine’s Day was originally about friendship rather than romantic love. You are a sweet example of what a friend should be.

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      I didn’t know Valentines Day was originally about friendship. I like that. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Donna. xoxo

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  4. Jill says

    February 15, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Great quote by Rick Warren! Thanks as always for providing community and love to all of us Brenda! Happy love week and lenten season!

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks for being here, friend. Hope life is slowing down a little for you and you’re having a great week. xoxo

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  5. Rachel Lee says

    February 15, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Love the graphic, Brenda! Happy Valentine’s Day to you as well! Thanks for the link-up this morning. <3

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Likewise, Rachel. 🙂 Thanks for being here! xoxo

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  6. Linda Stoll says

    February 15, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    Sending Valentine’s week affection your way, friend …

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    • Brenda says

      February 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Back at ya, friend. ♥

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  7. BettieG says

    February 16, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you for the beautiful thoughts about love, and for the love that you share in this community! I have been blessed as I have participated with you all!

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  8. Debbie Williams says

    February 17, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Thank you for blessing us with the link-up each week.

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