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Kathy Bostrom's avatar

Hooray on another contract, that's fabulous news, Doug!

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Rein  Carlier's avatar

Dear Pastor Doug,

Wow, that’s great that you make miles walking but be careful for your knees.

Kathy and I often talk about our nice time together with you, we miss you.

All the best to you and Susan.

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thanks, Rein. I miss you and APCH friends too!

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AK K's avatar

Dear pastor Doug! How do you feel now? So sorry to hear about the stone. But hope everything will be alright. You are a strong man! You are always invited and welcomed to APCH. Please come and preach 🙏 Congratulations on the book! Take care! We miss you! Much love! Alla

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thank you! I would love that.

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Dan Beerens's avatar

Thanks for your contributions to the dialogue in the Sentinel - I have loved reading your thoughts. I too am bummed about the current direction of things with the local paper - what can be done about it? Wishing you all the best with the stone and book and the walk!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Your kind words are very much appreciated! I'm not sure what Gannett's overall intentions are - that is, if they actually have a plan - so it's hard to know how to respond. I think they killed their golden goose.

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Dan Beerens's avatar

Speaking of Sarah, she will be a guest of Still Processing (https://stillprocessing.org/) on July 11 at the Brew Merchant at 7 p.m.. Better arrive early if you would like to get a seat!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thanks, I had the date on my calendar but not the place.

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Mark Vermaire's avatar

Ouch! about the stone! — been there, done that — giving birth is no fun at all, especially if the babe won’t come on it’s own! 🥴 And congrats on the book and the hiking plans! It sounds like you’re doing better than newspapers these days — may the years ahead continue to be blessed for you!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

The stone is so big that it doesn't move. Therefore not much pain. I passed a stone 12 years ago and know about the comparisons to childbirth. The difficult part this time was the UTI which nearly did me in. I'll keep details at that!

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Dawn Vollink's avatar

Just wanted to add that the previous owner of Geri's cottage was a pastor from NY. He used to call the Sentinel the NussBlott (sp?)...the Nose Bleed. He'd say it had important stories such as " Joe Blow stubbed his toe at the corner of Central and 8th St." I was offended at the time. Now, I find it humorous...

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Jonathan Brownson's avatar

Praying for the passing (of the stone) and promoting (of the book) :)

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Al Klein's avatar

Congratulations on your new direction, Doug. I myself have changed careers at least 4 times in my life, and find new challenges , such as the ones you are undertaking, are instrumental to living a good life and furthering my learning and education. Come visit us in Switzerland again, and the Men's Breakfast guys will take you on a hike somewhere beautiful.

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Christy Berghoef's avatar

Sorry about the stone, but so excited about the upcoming book and that we get to keep reading your work here! 🥂

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

So sorry I had to leave the writers retreat a bit early yesterday, but sitting in a dining room chair for eight hours turned out to be, well, not such a good thing for me. Who knew?

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Tom Blair's avatar

Blessings that surgery (whatever it's called)- goes exceedingly well! Keep writing & walking!!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Passing and promoting...and some walking too. Thanks, Jonathan!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thanks, Dawn!

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

I'll take you up on that hike! Good to hear from you, Al.

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thanks, Keith. I should hire you as my publicist! (But I realize that I can't afford you. [smile emoji here])

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Douglas Brouwer's avatar

Thanks, Tom! (You must be a speed reader.)

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Dawn Vollink's avatar

Doug, I'm so sorry to hear about your stone! Hope it gets decimated and sent packing!!! I enjoy your writing. Congratulations on the book! Take good care... Dawn Vollink

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