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Aug 12, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you Sharon!

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You see things the rest of us need to see.

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Thanks Janisse!

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The indigo bunting is gorgeous! You have so many colorful birds in your area!

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Thank you - we do! At least we do in summer!

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

The birds are beautiful as are all your nature scenes.

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Thank you!

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Ooh, I love a Mississippi Kite! We see them occasionally but never this close up! Wonderful photos!

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Thank you! I was told this week that they are actually expanding their range and becoming more common here - I hope I see them more often!

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Not only do I enjoy the read through--and the amazing images--but it's sustaining and thought-stilling to read others' responses, to see how your work moves others, too. You are doing good work, in the best way. Thank you.

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Thank you so much Alison. ❤️

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

Oh Karen that quote~ yesterday was a horrific day~ I just came out of a pancreatitis flare for 8 days and then woke up with a kidney infection. Saw my Dr. First thing~ and test confirmed~ kary and I got into the car~ and I started to cry~ I was relieved and scared why would kary after 35 years want to retire to take care of me? I have been telling myself~ I finally said it~ she said in sickness and in health ~ that’s it I love you~ I was so grateful for her~ after resting I sat in my recliner and here comes a baby hummingbird ~ I watch the two of them~ and their mom or dad~ I thought of you Karen and the love I have developed for birds and it’s because of you~so thank you it took my mind off my pain and I thanked God for you too~ I love all the pictures this morning ❤️

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Oh Catherine, first I'm sending out a huge hug to you and Kary. Illness and pain are so (SO) hard. I love Kary's love and I love you accepting it. And I love that you could sit in that moment and find wonder and love in the baby hummingbird. ❤️ Thank you deeply for your kindness. I wish you so many moments of joy and love. ❤️

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

I just love you Karen❤️

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Karen Davis

utterly beautiful.

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Thank you

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That quote 💞💞 also that bunting!!

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Thank you

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You're quote from Lao Tse is so true! Until I was called to shepherd my mother home through years of dementia I never realized how much courage you muster because of love for another. Never before had I cared or advocated so much for someone. And with courage comes strength of will.

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Mmmm - yes Lauren. ❤️❤️❤️

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