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Evelyn


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It's always sad to hear stories like that, when the church community is yours no longer.

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Laura Thomas


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Fascinating! I'm sorry you've lost out on so many old friendships, but in comparison to the freedom you have gained, I'm sure you feel it's worth it! There we go- your next book, right there on your conversion. Go, go, go!

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I believe there is ........ I love what the church did for me as a husband and father ........ it wouldn't be a hack job - There are a lot of former members of the LDS church who write very "angry" books - that's not me .......... how bout I write what I've found ........ and maybe, just maybe, others who know me or are stuck like we were can take the step in finding something else .... I will never ever write a slam job book on the LDS church ......... There's a lot we Christians can learn from them as well .......... They're great people ........

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Ok Laura - It's gonna be a long one - gonna read it?

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BTW - "freedom" is a great word!

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Laura Thomas


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I can't ever imagine you writing a bitter word, Matt. But I do think it would be such an encouragement to see how your faith has blossomed and grown...

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Laura Thomas


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Sure- I'll read your new book- get writing :)

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Evelyn


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I'd read it...when will you start writing?smile



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Thank you Laura ............... and uh ..................... yes ma'm!

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It sounds like you could write a story that could help Christians understand how your experiences with LDS shaped who you are today. I agree, it can be written in a way that doesn't criticize LDS.

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Actually working on a book aimed at men and grief .......... but the LDS book is on my list ........... believe me ............

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I would read it too!

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Megan Scott


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O wow, that sounds like an awesome book that you are working on now.

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Exactly Narelle - and like I said - there is some good in the people and their practices that we, as Christians, could surely incorporate into our lives ..........

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Someone recently wrote - and I never thought of it this way - that My Emily is a book for wives to see how a man deals with this particular scenario .... Never thought of it this way - I really don't know how many men really have read My Emily but I would venture to guess not many .....

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Oh dear author friends, it's 6:15pm and apparently my family need s feeding. Utterly inconvenient. Contrary to the belief that we live in igloos in Canada, it's a piping hot 37 degrees, and I've been avoiding my kitchen at all costs... looks like I now have to go and do my motherly thing! It's been a blast- blessings to all, and a huge thank you to Matt and Emily, and I'm SO looking forward to that next book of your.... Take care everyone!

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Thank you Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Megan Scott


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Thanks for joining us Laura!


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Evelyn


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Thanks, Matt for writing My Emily. I think you are right, that it does give wives a perspective on how men deal with illness/death. I'm looking forward to reading your next book! Take care, everyone, until next month!

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Bye Evelyn, thank you as well!

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Very blessed by ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I consider you all family!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Is it just Narelle, me and Megan? Anyone else?

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Megan Scott


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Matt thank you so much for being here and answering all of our questions! It was wonderful!!!!

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You're very welcome!!!! Very honored and humbled that this great group would ask!

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Good night everyone - and have a great day Narelle!

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Thanks Matt and everyone for a great discussion. It's time I sign off and start my writing day. I wouldn't mind some of your hot weather - we're in the middle of cold winter.

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Thanks Matt!

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Trade you in a heartbeat, my dear!

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Blessings to all ... good night!

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