My Featured Blogger this week is K.L. (Karla) Hale of Flannel with Faith. If anyone exemplifies the fact that bloggers can be more than just “blogging friends,” it’s Karla. Over the years I’ve followed her, I’ve come to value her not only as a gifted communicator, but as a dear friend, one with a heart full of compassion. Read this post, and then read the comments about it at her blog site, and you’ll see why the word love is used so much. More than that, I’m guessing you’ll feel the same.
“How am I going to explain this diagnostic summary to this parent?” I asked myself. Twenty-two years of life is all I had under my belt. Teaching, and motherhood, were new. My heart answered: “Be kind. State the facts. Tell this mom that a test does not define her child. Speak with love and compassion. Share the gifts and talents this young boy possesses.” My prayer at that age is the same prayer I speak aloud today. “God, give me the right words.”
Sometimes my words can’t clearly express my heart. To my advantage, I knew a world before cell phones and devices. I’m so blessed to have grown up in the seventies and eighties. Speaking with courtesy and having good manners seemed to be a reasonable standard. The heart is even more powerful than words. The lack of words, too many words, the wrong words…they don’t always represent…
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Mitch Teemley 
Ah, thank you for sharing this love filled response to a difficult diagnosis. Special,loving lady.
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She truly is.
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Aww, thank you so much! 💛
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Karla has a very special place in my heart. Even though we’ve never met I feel I have known her forever. Her courage and faith are an example of Gods precious love for those going through tough times. I feel like I’m talking with one of my own daughters. Thanks for sharing her with others who will be equally inspired.
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Thank you, “Momma”. I love you so much. 💛
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Mitch, I’m in tears. You have been such a support and encouragement to me; even when you may not realize it. This feature touches my heart ❤️. I feel the prayers, love, and support and I’m so thankful to know you, and my family here on WP. God bless you and yours! Love, Karla 💛
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Oh, Karla, how could I not? You too have blessed me even when you may not have realized it.
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Thank you my dear friend. 💛🥲🙏🏻
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Mitch, you have connected me to so many wonderful people like Karla. Thank you thank you thank you.
Deb
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Thank you, Deb. I’m so glad to know you. Mitch has a gift of connecting us in such wonderful ways. I feel the same as you! 💛
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Oh! What an extra special treat to hear from the author herself! Your writing is honest and delightful, deep and wonderful. Such an inspiration. Thank you Karla.♥️
Deb
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Aww, Deb, thank you so much. That’s so kind. 💕I’m so inspired reading at your place as well. I’m so happy we met! 💚
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Mitch,
She’s great and the song is too. Thanks,
Gary
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Gary, thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.
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I wanted to include the song at the top of the post, but Youtube refused to play nice. The combination of Karla’s post and Sarah McLachlan’s voice is so perfect.
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Thank you, Mitch. 💛
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One of my favorite bloggers!
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Beautful post from a gifted writer and believer. I love Charlotte’s Web embedded – the closing song wonderfully wraps up K.L.’s inspiring post.
Thanks Mitch!
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She is a wonderful blogger and a very courageous and inspirational person! I’m not sure how I first discovered her blog, but I’m sure glad I did!
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Me too, Ann!
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Hi Mitch — I have no idea why I no longer get emails for your posts? I will try to figure that out, but yes — Karla is incredible in every way you say. Prayers for her big time right now! Shalom, Jane
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Thank you, Jane!
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My heart smiled when I saw you featured Karla. 😊 Her love of God, family, and friends exudes from her writing and I have been made a better person because of her authentic sharing of self. 💕 Hugs to you for featuring her wonderful blog site.
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Following! Because Karla said to. 🙂
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Thank you Mitch for featuring Karla who is the light of the world. I am inspired by her faith, love, hope, heart and she inspires each of us daily to smile and face our obstacles as they come up and always accept ourselves while we expect a miracle. And I’m praying for that for her too.
❤️
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