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rose j. percy's avatar

Hi. I read this in a moment where I feel like I am shrinking in the world in order to survive. I have just a smidge more courage bearing witness to you taking up space. Just a smidge. I will do my best to savor it until I can find more.

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Sharifa's avatar

My friend, your very being must take up tall, regal space. I’m so happy to remind you of how expansive you are.

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rose j. percy's avatar

Thank you, friend.

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Don Dinnerville's avatar

A little late reading this - like 2 weeks late, but also 1:30 AM late. ;-)

Love that you got to see the Northern Lights, snowmobile, and celebrate your birthday. You (and your hair) are looking great - joyful and peaceful, despite the dumpster fire going on around us. Joining you in lament and prayer for this nation and the tailspin it is in. And praying that God's justice and mercy will rain down.

And praying your book - like all of your writing - will bless many!

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Sharifa's avatar

Don, it was so much goodness. We need a movie or game night to download! I still want to hear about NYC which feels like eons ago.

And yeah. The dumpster fire. It’s a low grade hum of depression and my prayers are imprecatory these days.

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Don Dinnerville's avatar

I always love a movie or game night with you and your family! Anytime!

In the meantime, joining you in those prayers.

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The PhD Mamma (Dr. Quanny)'s avatar

I just love you so much!

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Sharifa's avatar

It’s so mutual. You are such an encourager.

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

Oh friend I love you and yall. I loved this piece and that picture of the lights is powerful. Also your hair is an anchor for me still because the first time we interviewed you you said your hair was big to remind you to take up space. And now whenever I diminish myself I think of your big wonderful hair and I relax my shoulders and ask God for courage

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Sharifa's avatar

Thank you so much. 🥹 I still remember that interview, too. It was both fun and an honor. I’m glad to encourage you to take up space!

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Yolanda Solomon's avatar

Congratulations on your new book!!! Woo hoo!! I can't wait to read it!

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Sharifa's avatar

Thank you so much, Yolanda!

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Kim Hardy's avatar

This is amazing. You are amazing 😊

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Sharifa's avatar

As are you. :)

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Judy Wu Dominick's avatar

😘

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Sharifa's avatar

I brought home some salt, Judy. You are an influencer.

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Judy Wu Dominick's avatar

Ahhh hahaha yes! 👏

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Jenn's avatar

I understand about the prewriting and also it makes sense if you need to be offline, but I'm so very happy to see a glimpse of you here. And even happier you got your adventure. I love it for you so much!

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Sharifa's avatar

I’m living a lot offline these days, for my nervous system, for the kids.

I feel hugged by your words.

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Jenn's avatar

I’m so glad. That was my intention.

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Jodi Pompa's avatar

THE WAY I LOOOOOOVE that the Father showed out with the sun and the lights!!! YOU DESERVE. YOU DESERVE. I’LL SAY IT AGAIN, YOU DESERVE!

And you are stunning, friend ❤️ I cannot wait for this book!!!

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Sharifa's avatar

I wept out there, Jodi! The whole expanse of the sky lit up. The entire expanse, shimmering. And then I had to stop crying because my tears threatened to freeze...and I was holding my pee, because it was just a field in the dark with two fuzzy horses randomly lurking and hoping for treats...

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