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Libby Brady's avatar

What fun! Hi Nancyjean! Ans a happy birthday to young Zug whether I've missed it by a lot or it hasn't come yet lol. Holidays have been very hard especially since my kids were born. I no longer find comfort in going to official church services or gatherings. My faith has been shifting for awhile and I hope one day to feel the peace I once felt in my faith. Anyway, Happy Easter to you all!

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Jen Zug's avatar

It was so fun catching up with NJ. And don’t stress about church—delight in the time you spend with family.

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Nancyjean's avatar

Libs, I was thinking of you Saturday when i was up tromping the tulip fields and street fair

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Libby Brady's avatar

Awesome! I sure do miss the tulips 😊

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Nancyjean's avatar

You need to bring the kids, and with Ruthie, and my friend Cassie and her four kids (currently ages 1 month to 11 years) we could have an absolutely amazing time!

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Daniel's avatar

Sounds like the day and the season are all about doing the work of nurturing and then getting a bit out of the way so the growing can do its thing; lovely!

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Jen Zug's avatar

Nurturing! Yes, I like the sound of that. Definitely how it felt.

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Steve Goldberg's avatar

I love that quote so much. He describes what happens in my head every time I miss a self-imposed goal/deadline regarding everything in my life but especially writing.

And I’m feeling some jealousy seeing the garden photos as mine is so far behind you. And then I read the quote again and sort of give myself a break as I did just move into a new house….I was always more of a sprinter than a marathon runner. Takes time to adapt to a slow steady pace.

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Jen Zug's avatar

Awwww, your garden is new! A blank slate! I hope to see photos as you get it going. And transparently, I’m very behind on everything! I started my pepper seeds about a month late.

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Katharine Strange's avatar

The joy of blowing off church is real! A former pk encouraged me to do this the first time, I was SCANDALIZED. Hope you had a great Easter!

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Jen Zug's avatar

Ha! Classic pk move. 😂

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

As a church professional, I can’t help but notice how many times Jesus picked brunch over other things. Easter blessings to you!

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Jen Zug's avatar

Ha! So very true! 😊

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I'd like to think Jesus would've preferred you visit with your friend; you can always go to next week's service, but she might not return your way for a while!

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Jen Zug's avatar

I definitely think he would have! 😊

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Nancyjean's avatar

I had a fantastic time with the Zugs! going out to brunch with y'all and you made me feel so loved! It was great to see and catch up with you in person.

More road trips to Seattle are definitely in my future

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Sara Caldwell's avatar

So glad you had a great time with a great friend and your fam! Precious time together. I loved the photo of you all and seeing your garden photos, too! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE when new fern stocks unwind and find new life; they are magical. They are so cool. Who says life is a straight path. It twists and turns. Glad to be on the journey of life with the Zug's and friends!

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