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The bed swing

How to find hope in a weary world

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Dr. Emily Smith
May 30, 2026
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I’m sitting outside on a gorgeous NC day on my bed swing (and covered in pollen). And thinking about how to hold onto hope today. My dogs love it just as much as I do, and here’s a picture from last year as proof. =) When the weather gets nice, you betcha I’m out here all the time. Well, even when the weather isn’t that nice, I’m out here with a blanket and a book. And, I’m really out here when the world feels hard.

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