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Alexandria Woodward's avatar

This is so beautiful. I love this so much. I definitely relate with having the mom of your childhood. My mom and I have come a looong way but we're not quite yet to that point of healing in our relationship. Reading this made me smile and think one day we will get there too. 🤍

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

So beautiful. I love the line “softened by decades”. The Lord’s redemptive power is evident in this story 🥹 my mother and I also have a broken relationship. She is also unrecognizable from my childhood and early adulthood but I’m interested to see how the Lord, if ever, mends our relationship. Thank you for sharing this story of love and redemption😊♥️

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Allana Walker's avatar

Thank you, Katie! I'm glad this resonated with you. I hope that someday you and your mother experience healing in your relationship. I know reconciliation is not always possible when people are unwilling to change, but it is a beautiful thing when it does happen. Blessings on you!

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

So true. Thank you!🥰

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Merissa Nicole's avatar

This was very beautiful, thank you for sharing 💜 It's amazing the Joy and Comfort God brings into our lives, when we reflect and realize how He truly does make beauty from ashes in the littlest ways to the biggest ways. My mom and I have seriously grown over the years, as well. And I thank God everyday for her because I wouldn't still be here if it weren't for my mama 💜

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Allana Walker's avatar

Amen! I'm so glad this resonated with you, Merissa. It's been such a blessing to see how my mother has softened and changed over the years. Glad to hear you and your mom have grown stronger together, too!

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