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Adrienne Garrison's avatar

Yes!!! Love this: “I find myself trying to absorb the newness of my surroundings at the very same time I am trying to normalize them.” Such a real tension that you captured so well. Reminds me of new motherhood, falling in love, and countless other everyday, life changing happenings.

So grateful to be your writer friend, Jenna. 😊

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Kim D. Butler's avatar

Beautiful!

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Jenn- Thanks for sharing this piece. Especially your openness in living in a place and writing in a season of life you didn't expect. Hope you're well this week? Cheers, -Thalia

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Missy Bari's avatar

This is beautiful, friend. I love hearing how you're processing the newness (and the normal) in your daily life and your writing.

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Jenna Brack's avatar

Newness and normal = so much of both! ❤️

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Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

So good to get a glimpse into your real time living and how Kansas will continue to teach you.

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Jenna Brack's avatar

Thank you, Kim. Home is always a teacher--thanks for that reminder.

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Ruth Gyllenhammer's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this, Jenna! I feel like I’m always trying to process past experiences and also capture current experiences, and it feels like a never-ending wheel sometimes.

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Jenna Brack's avatar

I’m glad to know I’m not alone, though it is a dilemma! Thanks for this, Ruth.

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