Asia, I’m weeping here in my bed as I read this. I’m so so happy that y’all are still here, and I am so sorry that you are moving through this. You all (and the entire region) are still on my mind and prayers daily. Thank you for this beautiful piece, and for the gift of sharing yourself and where you are at with us. Parenting through these times is beyond imagination, and yet you have given so many a blueprint. Blessings on you all, always.
Thank you and bless you Lindsay. I am so glad we are still here too. And so grateful for your friendship across time and space. Sending love to you and the whole family ❤️
Dear Asia, I am amazed yet not at all surprised that somehow you could pull these words out of the depths of your being. We all know that the hardest things in life make us stronger, and now you have survived one of the worst and still managed to write this achingly beautiful telling of what you endured and continue to endure. I can only imagine. That scene in The Wizard of Oz terrified me as a child, and to this day, at age 70, I still can't watch it. And yet that song...
You have been in my heart since that awful day. XOXO
Buckets of tears released with your beautiful writing, your heart wrenching stories of your beautiful daughter. Thank you Asia for your huge brave heart. Yes indeed, we building the bridge for our children and all who come after..
Phew! Girl the depth you have captured with this essay...your wisdom and strength is so palpable. Thank you for bringing us there. This is the context we all need to hear.
You have written so beautifully about such a devastating thing. I’m so sorry you lost your apothecary, and so glad your spring and home remain safe. Carrying your ending words with me 💛
Asia, you have been in my heart since the storm. So many of my friends in the mountains are in such dire straits, and I am in awe of your eloquence in the depths of this. Sending light to you. Deb Bowen of PsychicTeachers Podcast
Thank you so much Deb, how lovely to see you here! I am so grateful to you and all you have been holding during this great turning time on this planet. Love to you!!!
As always, your writing is a balm for the spirit. Thank you for sharing your gifts and for the gentle reminder to continue to seek rainbows in the storm. <3
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. My heart was in my throat from the first line. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary experience that is a lesson and reminder to all of us on what is at stake and what matters most. ❤️
"Our job is to ferry our children to the bridge. Not over the water—they will have to cross that way on their own— but just far enough so that they can sing as they walk into the new world awaiting them."
Even in the midst of this part of your life, the wisest of wisdoms still come forth. Thank you for the above quoted. It resonates with me deeply as I navigate having young adult daughters.
Blessings to you my dear. I've wondered how you were. Gosh, now I know where you've been (hell and back?). And yet, the words you write. The space you hold. Your balanced action with all of this has shown your daughter and me (an old Oma) how to walk with grace and without fear. You give me strength. Thank you. Blessings to you and all from California.
Oh Asia, this is heartbreaking and devastating and I am so glad that you and your family are safe. I wish you such gentleness as you integrate such a painful experience. Xxx
Asia, I’m weeping here in my bed as I read this. I’m so so happy that y’all are still here, and I am so sorry that you are moving through this. You all (and the entire region) are still on my mind and prayers daily. Thank you for this beautiful piece, and for the gift of sharing yourself and where you are at with us. Parenting through these times is beyond imagination, and yet you have given so many a blueprint. Blessings on you all, always.
Thank you and bless you Lindsay. I am so glad we are still here too. And so grateful for your friendship across time and space. Sending love to you and the whole family ❤️
Dear Asia, I am amazed yet not at all surprised that somehow you could pull these words out of the depths of your being. We all know that the hardest things in life make us stronger, and now you have survived one of the worst and still managed to write this achingly beautiful telling of what you endured and continue to endure. I can only imagine. That scene in The Wizard of Oz terrified me as a child, and to this day, at age 70, I still can't watch it. And yet that song...
You have been in my heart since that awful day. XOXO
Thank you Barbara, this just means the world to me. I am so grateful for your friendship and seeing and support. Sending you all the love. ❤️
You are such a dear heart, Asia. I am so blessed to have met you (in person!) XO
Buckets of tears released with your beautiful writing, your heart wrenching stories of your beautiful daughter. Thank you Asia for your huge brave heart. Yes indeed, we building the bridge for our children and all who come after..
Tears falling here.
Love from Black Mountain.
In kinship, Katharine
💧💦🩵
Love to you from across the ridge ❤️
you have such a beautiful gift with words. thank you for sharing your magic and birthing so many new things in all of us with your words alone. <3
Phew! Girl the depth you have captured with this essay...your wisdom and strength is so palpable. Thank you for bringing us there. This is the context we all need to hear.
Only a great soul who has come through the darkness aflame can bring the true light. You, Asia. 🙏🏼
Mary, what a profound and generous comment. I am letting this in. Thank you. ❤️
You have written so beautifully about such a devastating thing. I’m so sorry you lost your apothecary, and so glad your spring and home remain safe. Carrying your ending words with me 💛
Asia, you have been in my heart since the storm. So many of my friends in the mountains are in such dire straits, and I am in awe of your eloquence in the depths of this. Sending light to you. Deb Bowen of PsychicTeachers Podcast
Thank you so much Deb, how lovely to see you here! I am so grateful to you and all you have been holding during this great turning time on this planet. Love to you!!!
Thank you Asia. You should be hearing from Samantha soon. Blessings, Deb
Ooohh I've cried so much with your words!!
Thank you for sharing Asia!!
Sending you and your family so much love!!
As always, your writing is a balm for the spirit. Thank you for sharing your gifts and for the gentle reminder to continue to seek rainbows in the storm. <3
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. My heart was in my throat from the first line. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary experience that is a lesson and reminder to all of us on what is at stake and what matters most. ❤️
Thank you Yamuna, thank you for being here. ❤️
"Our job is to ferry our children to the bridge. Not over the water—they will have to cross that way on their own— but just far enough so that they can sing as they walk into the new world awaiting them."
Even in the midst of this part of your life, the wisest of wisdoms still come forth. Thank you for the above quoted. It resonates with me deeply as I navigate having young adult daughters.
Blessings to you my dear. I've wondered how you were. Gosh, now I know where you've been (hell and back?). And yet, the words you write. The space you hold. Your balanced action with all of this has shown your daughter and me (an old Oma) how to walk with grace and without fear. You give me strength. Thank you. Blessings to you and all from California.
And you have given me strength too. Thank you, dear heart. ❤️
This is beautiful and painful and true. I am so glad you all are still here 🤍 sending lots of love from Tennessee
Oh Asia, this is heartbreaking and devastating and I am so glad that you and your family are safe. I wish you such gentleness as you integrate such a painful experience. Xxx