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You bet your ass I’m joining you. Resisting the onslaught of hate with all my luminous fibers.

I’m so glad you followed your heart and went to see your dad. I’m glad it brought the edges of the wound closer together if nothing else.

You’re a warrior, K. So glad to have you in the foxhole with me.

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Always in the foxhole with you, my luminous friend. XO

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Beautiful words! I am going to learn Spanish -- we have a large community of immigrants from Central America here in east Tennessee and a couple of really good (non-faith-based) organizations aiding them.

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I love that idea, Tracy! <3

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So powerful, Katrina. Giving him the ability to tell you he loved you before he dies was a real act of grace and courage on your part. Thanking him for what you could was beautiful and perfect in its honesty.

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Thank you so much, Amy. I think we both got exactly what we needed out of that short visit... after a lifetime of waiting. <3

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I'm really glad that the visit worked out.... and that you had that chance even for five minutes. There has to be something to that in terms of closure. I certainly know this sentiment: "not to surrender myself to a promise that would never come to fruition..."

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Thank you, Amy. I'm really grateful for that five minutes. And yes, the closure was so important. <3

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With you. Same books. Same steely spine.

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Love it. Steely spines are my favorite. I just added Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste" to my list as well. <3

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As our Glennon Doyle describes, "First the pain. Then the waiting. Then the effing rising." No matter where we find ourselves in this now moment, WE are not going anywhere! Your words feel infused with this Katrina. I'm with you in the foxhole Kate speaks of. YES! Hoping too that your job is serving you, as they are SO blessed to have YOU! Onward we go, Hand in hand, Heart to heart. ❤️‍🔥💫

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I'm so grateful to have you in the foxhole, Joanie. And I'll only sing a little Bee Gees once in a while. I have a feeling neither you nor Kate will appreciate too much of it. ;) Thanks for the job congrats, too. I'm loving it so far... and so grateful to have it. XOXO

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How wonderful you are loving your job! We must have these glimmers and nuggets in the midst. I sense you bring laughter, humor, and a light infused touch. How you see things IS so appreciated. Show the Full Monty! No withholding! 🤣💫🎉

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