To the kind woman who came back to share a little more. Thank you for coming back and talking to us again. It gave me goosebumps and butterflies when you came back to share a little bit more of your story and of your past. That kind of emotional vulnerability, strength, and openness is inspiring and encouraging. And I think we need more of it in the world. It gave me hope. You said you wanted your children to grow up to be like us, and that we were brave. Well I hope that I can grow up to be a little more like you. Thank you for your honest words of encouragement and support, and thank you for taking a chance and sharing your story with us. I think that was a brave thing to do, and it certainly warmed my heart on a chilly evening. —Part Of The Counter Presence
This article appears in May 9-15, 2013.
There I am with my coffee at Uncommon Grounds, leisurely reading The Coast. And there is your ‘love,’ which I promptly photographed and sent to my daughter. I have snipped the print version because yes, I am that lame! I am so glad I missed the bus that night and got to talk to you. You give me hope. xo