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Joan's avatar

Elizabeth, thank you. I've read enough of your stuff to know... if you are writing something, I want to be reading it, whatever it is.

Elizabeth Harwell's avatar

That is so kind, Joan. Thank you for telling me that.

Rachel S. Donahue's avatar

Stunning essay, Elizabeth. Straight to the heart. 🥹

Lori Morrison's avatar

This is one of my very favorites of yours, Elizabeth. I've always really truly loved it! What a gift you share with us! 💗

Elizabeth Harwell's avatar

You guys made my day. Thank you for being so generous with your words! It means a lot to me.

Gypsy Martin's avatar

My thoughts exactly. So happy to see this shared here.

Greg Finley's avatar

I'll carry this with me throughout the day, Elizabeth. Well done!

Jonathan Rogers's avatar

This is so beautiful, Elizabeth! I love it so much.

Jennifer Degani's avatar

The part about feeling like you had pushed in on something uninvited and then discovering it was for you was amazing.

Kate Pocklington's avatar

Thank you for pulling us into your world for a short time. It was a rich experience, celebrating with you in this way.

Alicia Pollard's avatar

So beautiful!! Thank you, Elizabeth - this essay is definitely a party for us! The colors alone are wonderful.

Heather Cadenhead's avatar

"I pushed my face through the skin of the ocean and left this world—left you, left sound, left light—behind. There was a whoosh of silence and then a humming fullness." So beautiful, as always, Elizabeth.

Dana Ryan's avatar

I agree! These lines are gorgeous.

Karen Wells's avatar

“I was afraid of entering a place that hadn’t invited me.”

And yet, God gives us His courage.

Janet Asbridge's avatar

I relished your words.

Tina O'Kelley's avatar

Oh my. I love walking around inside of your stories.