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Strawbridge's avatar

Thank you so much. I don't know what to say, I did not expect this. Sharing my little rant-poem, which I think is an accurate term, is very appreciated. Even more so, I appreciate that you liked it. This is very encouraging and heartwarming to me.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Thank you for taking the time to share, and for submitting your words over- I know first hand how scary it is! We appreciate you! <3

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Constellations In Her Bones's avatar

🥰💛🥰💛 enjoy the summer and celebrate what brings you all delight and beautiful rest.

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Kendall Lamb's avatar

YES to a small vacation in Ojai- I just love Ojai! Weirdly, I am planning a wee little vacay to the VERY SAME PLACE this fall/early winter to sit with the one and only Rob Bell again under the trees. I just decided to do that like, yesterday. I wish I could see you there. Alas, have a wonderful time and be sure to stop by The Famer and the Cook for some good coffee and fresh food!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

😍 KL!! You just floored me! Again!

We had to cancel the trip (for what seems like the millionth year in a row) due to family illness, and ALSO- the Inn we booked does not allow children under 12 to stay- which I learned in my confirmation email. 💔

Would I have your blessing to check out this Two Day retreat?? It may be my chance to make it to THE OJAI!!

Thank you for reading and THANK YOU for this spark of hope!

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Suzanne Heyn's avatar

Oh no, what a bummer you couldn’t make your trip. Ojai is wonderful. And to be sick on your bday! Ugh. Our summer vacation plans were derailed too. We went to Telluride but I had a panic attack because of the altitude so we left after one night 😭 we ended up spending a couple nights in Sedona, which was wonderful (and on the way home), but such a bummer to feel like the trip we looked forward to all year was a wash. Hope you can reschedule or something!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Oh my gosh- I am so sorry the altitude took you out!! I have friends who go to the Telluride festival every year- was that the intention for your trip?

I can imagine Sedona treated you very well ♥️ where is home for you?

I am going to try to get to Ojai later this year!

Thank you for your love- happy August!

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Suzanne Heyn's avatar

No, we were just headed there to check out the mountains. I live outside Phoenix. :) Happy August to you, as well!

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Christine Vaughan Davies's avatar

I hope you have a lovely vacay! (And I know what it's like to give into my people pleasing tendencies and not take time off, fortunately I got over that the past few years with my husband's help!)

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

What a guy!! Thank you for the wishes- I hope August is treating you well CVD. 🩷

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Megan Lee's avatar

Wait wait wait, are you saying you're not able to make your vacation this week?!?! Miss K! I am genuinely heartbroken for you!! 💔🥺 Pls, pls feel all the extra love from your substack fam, and I hope you get another Sunday-August getaway VERY soon! And, also, that you go to that event in the fall! 💕

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

When I say you are so kind and thoughtful...thank you for reading all the way down to the very COMMENTS my lady.

You are correct. Illness has found me on the week of my birth no less. COVID & Cramps may be the title of my next letter 🤣😭

I am looking to relax these bones some way some HOW very, very soon. ♥️

P.s. You know how you connected me w Jessie for the SLUMBER Party feature? (TY endlessly btw) well, we are working on it now, and in an excerpt from it I explain why I just cross all the boundaries when it comes to saying I love you to people. DON'T FEEL like you need to return this at ALL- but I Love you 3000. (if you have yet to see Avengers End Game- plz get on that this weekend)

Good day.

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Megan Lee's avatar

!!!!! WHAT??? I want to punch the universe for you! BUT THEN I THINK I WOULD GET US ALL IN VERY BIG TROUBLE. So I shall refrain. 😂 And instead send you the biggest hugs and healing and celebratory vibes!!! 💖 Please share on Substack when it’s your birthday so we can celebrate you properly!!!

Sending YOU all the love, and I CANNOT wait to read your S.L.U.M.B.E.R. party read 😍😍😍

I have not seen that movie! Thank you for telling me I should! 😍

And, I pray that you get some beautiful rest-vacay SO SO SOON. 💛💛💛

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Okay, several things: Avengers = MARVEL = nerd alert and also Cringe alert

But when I tell you WORTH IT I really mean that.

I feel like you would be a WandaVision Stan w me. (Disney+, consider my PW yours)

Start here: The Avengers

#2: Avengers Age Of Ultron

#3: Avengers Infinity War

#4: Avengers End Game

And if for any reason you have yet to see Black Panther, please add that to the list too and bring your daughter with you!! For all of them!!

Good night.

P.s.: if you need to reconsider our entire friendship up to this very point, I understand 😂😂

And if Action Drama Superhero’s are not your jam, I will not hold that against you (for too long)

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Megan Lee's avatar

OH MY LORD I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. 😂

I love action drama superhero movies but I must confess I have only seen the Avengers and maybe the next in line and that’s it!!! 🫣 Feels ancient ago. (How did first one come out in 2012?!?!?!) + I LOVE a collection of movies where the storylines intersect!!

I blame not having anyone in the house to watch them with 😂 but like you say, my kiddo is getting older and I know she would LOVE the whole superhero action angle!!

Thank you, my dear, for this LOVELY list. It is now on the watch list. 🥰

Also, me right now: googling WandaVision Stan, I’m sooo out of the loop!!! 😅😂

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Mesa Fama's avatar

Yayyyy for a vacation!!! I hope you have the best time!!

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Thank you thank you MK! <3

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Kendall Lamb's avatar

Um YES times 1000! I haven't signed up yet, but I think i might go In Nov. or Dec with my mom and it would be MAGIC if you were there. ✨️🌟🙌 Check it out: https://robbell.com/event/2-days-in-ojai/

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