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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

I'm enthralled with your family adventure, Sue! And lovely to hear your tale in your voice.

And for the many years of visiting Portland I've not heard of Ole Bolle. I will be checking it out next trip up there.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you, Paulette, especially for the comment about my voiceover. I never know if anyone listens, and there's no way at present to track that, so I appreciate your feedback. And Ole Bolle is only a year old, likely why you've never heard of him! 💚

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Yes, it’s hard to track, yet I’m hoping readers also enjoy the voiceovers. I sure did.

Ahh… that’s good to know about Old Bolle.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

The troll is wild.

Funny how we worry about how others will get along. Your self awareness and of those around you is heartwarming.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Aww, thanks, CK!

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Patricia Meier's avatar

Beautiful. I love that you are a connecter who disconnects from the outcome. Isn’t it lovely to sit back and watch beauty unfold?

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Yes, and difficult at times to disconnect. I become better at disconnecting as I age. 💚

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Patricia Meier's avatar

Let go and let God.

I have been studying a book about The Lord’s Prayer.

The thing that really sticks in my mind is “Let thy will, not my will, be done.”

💞😊

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Lynn Ellison's avatar

What an incredible adventure. I love reading about your family. Can’t wait to read more. ❤️

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

That's music to my ears. After all, what fun would writing be if we didn't have enthusiastic readers! Thanks for your encouraging support. It means so much.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Hugs to you, dear Sue. This continued story is so beautiful.

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you so much, Rebecca. I'm deeply humbled that my readers are enjoying this story.

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Luisa Handem Piette's avatar

Your attention to detail (and sensitivity toward others, and family dynamics) is so endearing. I love reading your blogposts!

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you so much, dear friend.

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Gillian & Li'l Bean's avatar

"It's much easier to allow for one's faults when we belong to a tribe of misfits, right?" Brilliant!

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thanks, Gillian!

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sallie reynolds's avatar

Wonderful and heartening. Thanks for the trip!

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

You are welcome, dear friend. Sending wishes that you are home again soon. 💕

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Susan Harley's avatar

Our birth families and their histories are so intriguing, yet so hard to capture. My conclusion after my search is to let it all go and enjoy the sweetness of the moments as they happen. This is why your story about how you did this, was a great and timely reminder as I am with family today. 💖

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