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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Emily, This essay took my breath away. It is heart-rending and beautiful, and full of such hope and vulnerability. I am grateful for who you have grown yourself into, and for your words and heart and life. Hugs from me.

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Susan. I really appreciate it. I also appreciate the “grown yourself into.” I have grown myself up into something different than what was expected of me, than what I expected. It feels like a miracle.

Susan J Tweit's avatar

Hallelujah for the miracles we can conjure by diligent awareness and heart- and spirit-work!

Don Boivin's avatar

I love this so much, Emily! Your writing is sparse and beautiful. The imagery is unforgettable. 🙏

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Don! So grateful for your presence here as always.

Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Beautiful writing.

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Stephanie.

Sarah C Swett's avatar

No words I can add to the lovey ones above, other than that I could hear the floorboards creaking and smell the musty old house smell as I read. Exquisite.

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. I’m glad you could smell the smells and hear the sounds.

Mark Loyacano's avatar

.....what Susan and Don said.

Emily Conway's avatar

Ha! Thank you, Mark! And hello from one prairie person to another:).