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Sofia A Koutlaki's avatar

Once again, you show the way out of the darkness and shine a light down, just like the moon! Thank you Lou for writing this, and best of luck with the US tour.

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks so much Sofia for your beautiful words and for being such an encourager of my writing and of me :) Love you lots and thanks a million for being YOU xx

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Kelly C's avatar

I love the moon and stars. Me and my grandson look up a lot, we call him Mr Moon. We watch for him when we are driving and he loves it.

Thankyou for a lovely newsletter again Lou. Keep looking up x

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks soo much for your lovely message Kelly and for always reading/listening to my words....I love that you call him Mr Moon with your grandson. It's gas the other day I wrote a piece how sometimes I talk to the moon as a boy and sometimes as a girl...the moon means so much to so many and it's there for us all...I love that we are looking up to the same sky always xx lots of love to you always x

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Bridie's avatar

Lou u are so inspirational to listen to , and your Substack always reminds me to look up, smile & begin again . Thank you fr all you do. Sending you hugs & love & prayers ☘️🙏💞💞

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks so much bridie for your lovely comment and for always supporting me. You are the best...and hope all going nicely this Friday for you. Sending love and prayers to you always x

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Olivia Trotman's avatar

Wow louise, I could write a million words, such beautiful writing. You are an amazing writer. Beautiful photo of granny ! I love listening and reading your letters and I also believe, I believe in soo many of your beliefs, Granny Nancy will be with you all the way in your journey to the states, she is within you & we are all blessed that we found you and granny Nancy. Thank you louise, always loving your substacks. Love you lots ❤️🙏🏼💖xx

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

There are a million words I could write about you Olivia...thank you so so much for always being such a huge supporter of me, my writing and for encouraging me to be me...you were there from the start and I'll never forget that...thank you for being YOUxxxx love u lots x

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Alace Pearl's avatar

"And it’s always in the same place, it’s just above my head…the perfect distance to encourage my chin to rise, my eyes to lift and for me to have no choice but to look up" It's such a beautiful way to look at it, Lou. ❤️You're so clever. I'm about to tear up as I listen to you. As ever, you've gifted your Substack family with a beautiful newsletter - Thank you, Lou.

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so so much Alace. Love you lots and thank you for being such a believer in what I write and how I share my writing. I appreciate your support so much xx you are so gifted yourself Alace xx

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Alace Pearl's avatar

Thank you, Lou. Sending you so much love, Lou.

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Adeline Laird's avatar

Hi lou lovely thoughtful words this morning. You do what you have to get ready for your trip of a lifetime to America and one a week of your substack is fine I always look forward to reading listening to them as they are so uplifting .much love and light keep looking up x

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks so much Adeline for your constant support and belief in me. It means so much to me and I'm so grateful for your comments and messages.... there will be a lot to write when i come back haha ;) love you lots and thank YOU for always supporting me in a million ways xx

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Jo Bozarth's avatar

Looking up, even when you’re sad. This is beautiful, Lou. And oh how my heart goes out to you in those brief moments when your mind forgets, then quickly snaps you back to reality.

And I’m with you in your belief that our loved ones are there, looking out for us.

I’m not on FB, but your FB lives sound really wonderful.

So excited for the adventure that awaits you! Wishing I could beam myself over to the east coast to give you a hug when you’re there. I just know you’re going to have a magical time.

Sending hugs! Xx

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks so much Jo for your kindness and for taking the time to listen to my substack always - you are so good to me :) And it means so much to me x My page is public on fb so if you ever want to peek in for a giggle xx I think it's going to be quite the funny set of Irish American shenanigans and messing ;) I wish I could beam you over too Jo....I'll have to beam my tour your side on my next trip ;) I'm feeling less scared now and I'll spend all these days working on my plans until I get to the airport and then hopefully everything will fall into place...no matter what, my plan is to laugh and smile my way through my adventure...then no matter what, it will be a win xxxx sending a big hug back xx (and thank you so much for your belief in me x)

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Jo Bozarth's avatar

I’ll definitely pop over to FB for a lil peek!

Love the visual of you laughing and smiling your way through your east coast tour! So excited to follow along online. Sending good vibes and so much love from the west coast! ♥️

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Pauline Mcgreal's avatar

Very insightful,entertaining piece.i really enjoy listening to your voice as I read ur article.Guess there is a role for u in counselling in the future,to use your wisdom.

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Pauline for your message and for taking the time to listen and read my piece of writing. I appreciate it so much. Hopefully I can continue to help people in anyway I can xx thanks for being part of the magic x

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Douglas Blom's avatar

You brought back memories of my late mother. She would sing and play the piano "My Sweethearts the Man in the Moon." Thanks for sharing memories.

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Douglas...hopefully we might meet on the trip pg...Love your mam's song choice...I'm playing it as I type this.....I feel very close to you listening to this...what a beautiful song for your mam to share with you xx thank you for supporting me xx

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Ev Davie's avatar

Beautiful Lou, I was feeling low and overthinking, then your words lifted my mood. God bless you 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

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lauren deborah | they/she 🌈🐆's avatar

Grateful for time to catch up on your words and sending you all my love x

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Margaret's avatar

My Mam passed away on 13/11/95 For weeks after there was a bright star in the sky always in the one spot

I felt it was her If anyone deserved to shine it was her🌟

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