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Shawna Kaszer's avatar

Oh mama, what a grace-filled letter. I pray when you open the doors to your yard that no residual ick hangs in the air. And that your kids continue to run wild and free as children should! And I pray for that neighbors heart to soften as well. Going against the grain sure comes with a lot of pushback, but what a loving way to address it all.

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Melissa Anderson's avatar

Thank you for your sweet words. Words sure can hold power and I’m thankful for your soothing ones to my heart tonight. ♥️

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Kailey G's avatar

"We expect kids to be loud. Because👏 that’s 👏what 👏kids👏 do." Yes to this! Why are we expecting kids to behave in non-kid manners? In their OWN HOME?

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Rachael's avatar

Oh my goodness, you truly handled this with so much grace. I’m so sorry you have to deal with a neighbor like this (who sounds like they need to move to a retirement community where everything is quiet and perfect 😉). We too just moved from a place where we had so much land and kids running free to the suburbs where we are so close to our neighbors. It’s been an adjustment to say the least. You are not alone mama!! So many people rooting you on.

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Melissa Anderson's avatar

Thanks for the cheering on and cheering up words! This mom thing is hard enough! 😅 Glad to know I’m not alone. ♥️

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