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Amber O’Neal Johnston's avatar

This was so good and I enjoyed it immensely!

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

Tanisha is so inspiring! And I admire all of the creative things you do in your home as well. Maeve has been sewing doll clothes, and I think a lot about your daughter and her incredible fashion designs. I hope to make it to Georgia next year on a trip with Dan and would love to connect with you there. I miss you! <3

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Amber O’Neal Johnston's avatar

I miss you too! I would LOVE to see you.

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deb schoen's avatar

Love this post. I feel the same about being present in every task, to try to see the beauty and joy in it. Also knowing that we have a God who loves to Create and we were made to take joy in creating things . Loved the encouragement to live life slowly. Even with long lists. Thank you for this post.

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

I had this same thought! Maybe it's genetic. 😘 This reminds me of Dorothy Sayer's thoughts in The Mind of the Maker.

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Elle Celaya's avatar

Also, I love the conversation about slow not being about the speed of life but more so about being intentional with the process of things.

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

Yes, years ago when Jude and Indi were small, someone said, "You can't slow down the train so you better enjoy the ride!" It's so simple and maybe even cliche, but actually, I've never forgotten it all these years later. And somehow it hit differently than "Enjoy every moment!" lol Love you, Elle! I'm grateful we get to do this ride of life together!

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Elle Celaya's avatar

Don’t mind me as I go to my freezer and pull out a few days worth of meat! 😆🙌🏼

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In the Garden of Eden🦋's avatar

🙌🏾 Love it!

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

I wish I was the kind of person that thought to do all of those things: the meat in the freezer, the meal planning, all of it. The cooking muse rarely whispers in my ear. lol

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In the Garden of Eden🦋's avatar

Rachel, thank you for such an Inspiring conversation! I Absolutely enjoyed this! ❤️

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

My daughter is telling me right now that one of the things she loved about your piece is your writing style. She said she appreciated that you didn't try to romanticize life in a saccharine way, but that it is still so charming and inspiring. She said you are "effortlessly charming."

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In the Garden of Eden🦋's avatar

Please tell her a big “Thank You!” From me! I appreciate her kind words and encouragement. ❤️

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

I so deeply appreciate the time, thought and care you put into this piece. I'm so grateful to know you! Thanks for pouring out your creativity and love in this space, even with all you have going on at home. Your words are a gift and so are you. <3

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Amy Hughes's avatar

This is such a great conversation and so inspiring! Thank you for introducing me to Tanisha!

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In the Garden of Eden🦋's avatar

❤️

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Rachel Kovac's avatar

She inspires me so deeply! Her connection with her horses is otherwordly. It's so moving!

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