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Kim White's avatar

Brianna, your honesty here is raw and beautiful. Your words are needed. As I navigate my own grief journey, reading your words encouraged me. Thank you and God bless you.

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Brianna Brown's avatar

Kim thank you for vulnerably sharing how this has touched your heart. I appreciate you reading and pray this is a space for you to continue to feel encouraged. Many blessings!

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Emily Curzon's avatar

This was such a beautifully written piece, thank you for sharing part of your story, such a vulnerable thing to do. I'm so sorry for your loss and resonate in many ways to how you spoke about waves of grief. I lost my big sister unexpectedly 8 years ago and every wave that catches me off guard is still the strangest combination of gut-wrenching and comforting. Thanks for sharing and appreciate your work!

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Brianna Brown's avatar

Emily I'm so sorry to hear of your own deep loss with your sister, thank you for sharing this. May you experience grace for yourself as you hold the waves of grief and comfort. Thank you also for your encouragement.

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Katie Donohue Tona's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss Brianna. The heartbreak you must have endured is far too big. This piece is so beautifully written. Thank you for sharing this part of your story♥️

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Brianna Brown's avatar

Thank you for reading and your kind, encouraging words Katie. ❤️

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Tohru Inoue's avatar

Sorry for your loss… thank you for your writing…

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Brianna Brown's avatar

Thank you for your kind words and reading!

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The Redemption Road Chronicles's avatar

Thanks so much Brianna for lending us a snippet into your journey with grief.

I love how you have said at the end, that with the unexpectedness of grief popping up in our lives. To acknowledge it, sit with it, not to sweep it under the carpet and not to allow it to overtake.

True, grief can be very sneaky/‘random’ little wonder it’s unexpected nature…

Rather to sit with it and allow the Lord to carry us, the grief that wears us down as well and allow Him to experience the hope He is holding for us. After all, He is our loving Living Hope. 💜💜💜

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Brianna Brown's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your encouraging thoughts. Amen to Christ being our Living Hope! What a gift it is to experience a Hope so alive amidst our pain.

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Kathy Young's avatar

Brianna your mama’s heart is so pure. I remember reading about your oldest son in your book Soar and I can only imagine how difficult of a decision it must have been for your family. Thank you for sharing so beautifully and vulnerably ❤️

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Brianna Brown's avatar

You are so kind Kathy, thank you for reading and for your encouragement. We never know how God is going to use our stories for His glory.

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