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“I worry as I wash”---love. The heart of a mother wrapped in worry as she does what a mother does, care for her children. I felt your heart in this piece and relate to it so much. Beautiful words, friend.

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Beautiful words and images. ❤️ very relatable.

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Oh gosh, I feel this deeply. Thanks for these beautiful words, and to know we’re not alone.

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Mar 17, 2023Liked by Dani Elgas

A constant reminder in motherhood (and life in general): Philippians 4:6. Thank you for sharing your heart about worry. I can totally!

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Oof, that grace we extend to others so easily, but withhold from ourselves. This is beautiful, and so, so relatable. Also, these photos 😍

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Oh man. The worry dialogue. I relate. Hard. Thanks for sharing! And the pictures 😍😍

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I love these beautiful pictures that accompany these words!!! Lovely, Dani!

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I can so relate to this friend. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

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Jul 7, 2023Liked by Dani Elgas

I am new to Substack and have been bouncing around, reading various work. This stopped me in my track. You are an excellent writer. This piece made me feel so seen. Thank you!

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Congratulations on your award! But on a serious note, I absolutely adore this. You captured motherhood so well.

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I am also a worrier so this was so good to read! I love Mary Oliver's poem about worrying 💛

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