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Curtis McGirt's avatar

You, Raven, and the rest of your family have been in my prayers since you first disclosed Raven's illness and will continue there until remission is declared.

Starr, I don't know what my wife and I would have done without your information broadcasts following Hurricane Helene. We have a little bit of family and many, many friends in your general area and the information you provided was all we had for the first 2 or 3 weeks.

Please don't hesitate to ask for anything you might need to continue your rebuilding and Raven's recovery.

Much love to your family from the McGirts!

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Thank you so much for walking this path with us from afar, Curtis. Your prayers and support mean the world to me, Raven, and our family.

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Curtis McGirt's avatar

The information that you provided folks after Hurricane Helene kept many of us from panicking and attempting to do something foolish. Praying for Raven, you, and your family was the least we could do. We were going to donate anyway, so funneling it to you was a no-brainer.

I feel like I’ve made a new friend in the process, too!

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Julie's avatar

Congratulations

Our lives are in God’s hands

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Thank you, Julie! Amen.

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Naiyasan's avatar

Beautiful post - so grateful for Raven's recovery.

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Hey Naiya! One of my most grateful memories of the whole journey is that day when I was feeling incredibly lost, isolated, alone, and like I was doing a terrible job. I prayed about it, and just as I was finishing up my prayer, a message came from you that was so loving and encouraging that it lifted my spirits for days afterward. Thank you.

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Naiyasan's avatar

Aw... that just made my whole day. You were never alone and you did an amazing job.

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Shauna K. Hunt's avatar

I would love to see Ravens artwork. I'm so thankful for your post today. It's powerful. I will do what I can to support you. I pray that your family will continue to recover. Thank you again for your beautiful and inspiring writing. It's good to see you back in my inbox!

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Hi Shauna! I think we will have to showcase some of Raven's art in the near future. I so appreciate all your prayers and support, and I'm glad to be back!

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BravoQuebec's avatar

It is good, indeed. 💛

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

<3

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Bretigne's avatar

I am grateful on your—and Raven's—behalf!!! What great news!

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Thank you, Bretigne. <3

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