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Joanne Rossmassler Fritz's avatar

This is so beautiful, as your writing always is, Melissa. And sad. Yes, we all feel the horror that is happening in Minnesota and elsewhere in this country. I love your ending. I'll try to be the cardinal.

Thushanthi Ponweera's avatar

Reading this made me realise that my dear friend and mentor is from Minnesota and it reminded me to check in on him, so thank you! I'm sorry about the pain you must feel about it.

On a different note- my backyard looks the same all year long. Not even rain to change how it looks, apart from maybe two days a year. In winter we add some flowering plants so that's the only change that lasts a few weeks atleast.

Melissa Sarno's avatar

Hoping your friend is doing okay, Thushanthi. Things are tense there.

Where are you located? I bet you’re warmer than I am! 💜

Thushanthi Ponweera's avatar

Yes I'm in Doha, Qatar where it's a chilly (for me) 18 degrees 😄

Melissa Sarno's avatar

Oh wow! Jealous of your sunshine and warmth. ☺️

Thushanthi Ponweera's avatar

And in a few months, when we can fry an egg on the sidewalk, I'll be jealous of yours! 😄

Linda Williams Jackson's avatar

Thank you, Melissa 🙏🏾

Sabrina Enayatulla's avatar

Keep writing, keep fighting. Eventually the tides will turn for what is heavy with good.

Melissa Sarno's avatar

I know you’re right 💜

Beth Kephart's avatar

Beautiful writing, Melissa. And yes. And well. And well. And what do we do with those voice mail inboxes? I leave my messages, too. And wonder.

Melissa Sarno's avatar

Well. I wonder too. We get louder I guess? Thank you for reading, Beth. 💜

Beth Kephart's avatar

Louder and ever louder.

The (In)Visible Muslim Woman's avatar

So so beautiful.

Melissa Sarno's avatar

Thanks for reading, my friend!

Kristin K Wilde Giuliani's avatar

This is just what I needed this morning. Thank you for your words and hope. ❤️

Melissa Sarno's avatar

Thank you for reading, Kristin. In it with you. 💜