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Amy Balog's avatar

What a wonderful post Tammy… I was there with your teenage self standing on that prairie - seeing the remnants of what was a place that once held your heart - with new life reclaiming itself through the ashes. Beautiful photos too. Peace always to you.

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Hi Amy. Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed the article and photos,

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Nancy R Poland's avatar

Thank you for your words and prayer of comfort.

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

I am honored to pray for you and yours, Nancy.

💜

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Nancy R Poland's avatar

Thank you.

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The Evergreen Woman's avatar

Beautiful photos Tammy. and wise words

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

I love capturing a beautiful snapshot.😊

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Michele Morin's avatar

Congrats on the next grandbaby!

We have #8 coming in July, and I can just barely believe it.

Thank you for the insights you shared—he really is a God who delights to restore!

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Congratulations to you, as well! Your house must buzz with activity during the holidays.

He is a miracle-working Father.

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Brooke Zoller's avatar

Enjoyed reading this post, Tammy, very encouraging!

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

I’m so glad, Brooke. 💕

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Lisa Blair's avatar

"But there is a God who refashions broken lives and renews hope." Yes, thankfully. Congratulations on your new grandbaby on the way, and I am praying for a continued safe pregnancy and delivery. May the Lord bless your writing endeavors on Eyewitness. Beautiful pictures!

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Good morning, Lisa. Thank you for your prayers. I’m lifting you and your before the throne every time I see a post or Note. 🧎‍♀️‍➡️

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Lisa Blair's avatar

Thank you, Tammy! I’m currently enjoying my new grand baby (1 mo old) and travel home tomorrow.

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Rachel Ganther's avatar

I am one of those mommas whose adult daughter has backed away from her Christian faith. Along with her very serious boyfriend, they are not connected to their foundation of faith, or any community of faith. Please pray for them both, and for me and how this has broken my heart.

We are still in touch, but matters of faith are not discussed. My husband and I are Co-Pastors of a little rural church, and we are also Chaplains on a 40 acre senior adult campus. We've been in ministry for about 40 years now. ❣️

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The Evergreen Woman's avatar

Let me share what God spoke to my heart 20 years regarding my adult sons who all, at the time of our divorce due to their dad’s infidelity, self-identified as atheists.

He said “quit saying they left their faith. They left YOUR faith. They haven’t found theirs yet.” That was paradigm shaking for me. But I did. I quit thinking they left something and began thinking and praying they were on a journey to find something. And I’m seeing such fruit and new commitments to God and faith in their lives!! Just recently! 20 years. Let go of your expectations of what it will or should look like and know God has them on an adventure all their own. I’ll be praying for you Rachel.

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing.

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The Evergreen Woman's avatar

Thanks Tammy for reading! It is mind-blowing to watch.

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Rachel Ganther's avatar

Thank you so much!!🥺

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Hi Rachel. I’m thinking of and praying for you this morning.

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Amy Balog's avatar

Said a prayer for you Rachel. God is with your daughter and her boyfriend out in that wilderness. And He will do His work there as well 🙏

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Marilyn M's avatar

A beautiful post sharing the hope of the gospel, the only true hope we have is in the arms of our Jesus. Blessings to you! I am a new subscriber and have been blogging for many years and just stepping in the waters of substack. I too am expecting a 2nd grandbaby in November and I will.be praying for yours!

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Good morning, Marilyn. Oh, what a blessing to live under the grace of the cross. Congratulations to you your family! May the Lord watch over your grandchildren and anoint them with His love and power. Thank you for your prayers and welcome to Substack.💜

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Linda Stoll's avatar

Praying for your little grandbaby even as we speak, Tammy. May God whisper peace to you all as you wait her lovely arrival.

xo

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Tammy Kennington's avatar

Good morning, Chris. He is a gracious Father! I’m sorry glad you enjoyed the post and hope you have a wonderful day.💜

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Chris Craft's avatar

Thanks for this wonderful post Tammy! I can fully relate but only to the heartbreak but to the Lord's faithfulness as well. God bless you 💜

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