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Holly, I don't have the capacity to type all the 'Wows' that I'm wanting to wow at you, nor to describe to you the volume of very British English goosepimples I have from reading this post. EPIC. The whole thing. SUPERHERO. Amazeballs. WONDERFUL.

SO happy to have read this post, and to share in your delight for everything! 😊

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I had to have that same conversation 'is it homelessness or rehab?' with my mum. It's a tough road, but she made the same decisio as your son. Thank God. All the best to you and yours.

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Dec 3, 2022Liked by Holly Rabalais

❤️❤️❤️

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So happy for both of your sons as they are both taking important life steps. And yes, can we as a society focus on building longer tables instead of turning people away?

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Holly, What a post! So much to celebrate in your corner of the world and I'm so happy for you and your family. I love the idea of "building longer tables" you got me thinking. Thank you so much for sharing and my prayers continue for your brother Van. God Bless.

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Wow, Holly... this post just kept getting better and sweeter and more lovely with every paragraph! This is a true 'spirit of Thanksgiving' post and I can't wait to share it. I am so happy for your family and even Levi the dog! I'm so glad you shared these reflections. Thank you.

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Nov 28, 2022Liked by Holly Rabalais

Wow. Amazing post. Thank you!

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What an amazing wave you're all riding right now! Congrats to both of your sons, and to your brother.

P.S. Be right back. Need to create a burner account to like this more than once.

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So much in one post! Congrats on your son and your brother. Both such beautiful pieces of news. Your stories continue to inspire and uplift, and I appreciate your sharing them. Here is to more longer tables!

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Nov 26, 2022Liked by Holly Rabalais

I just loved sharing in all of your wonderful news! Recovery, a proposal, and a lovely family! This was so beautiful!

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It’s wonderful to read these updates! So refreshing to have moments like this to breathe in the peace. And I love your heart for community and how that vibe is manifesting in your children. It’s exciting to watch them grow up and see what they glean from us, yeah?

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"Mama, I have a future". Could there be anymore beautiful words, which a mother can hear from her child? I enjoyed this whole post for so many reasons. Thank you, for building longer tables and for raising humans who are doing the same thing!

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Great post Holly! I'm thankful to hear your brother is doing fine now. Congratulations to Noah and Pam. And good thoughts to Jonah for making it this far. What he said about having a future is everyone's goal.

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Holly, this was so beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your lovely family.

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So happy to hear your good news, all of it. This post is a great reminder to recognize the blessings & opportunities available in the many ups & downs of life.

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I love the message of building a bigger table when we have more than enough. Thanks for sharing! 💜

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