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John Passadino's avatar

You’re so talented, blessed and a very cool human. When I was a vegetarian I secretly cooked a tofu turkey, added it to my plate and then covered it with mashed potatoes, so my in-laws wouldn’t spot it and begin criticizing me. Anyway, it is so wonderful to see your daughter and you happy together. 😌

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Christie Glascoe's avatar

Beautiful! Just absolutely beautiful!

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Alex Dawson's avatar

What an absolutely stunning piece of writing. Your imagery is gorgeous. I’m so glad that everything came out the way it did 🖤

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Tara Mesalik MacMahon's avatar

Shannan, I am trembling as I read this. Thank God and everything good for the eventual outcome, but I’m so sorry you and dear Ana ever had go thru such a trauma. Love to you both XoXo.

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Lisa Delan's avatar

BREATHTAKING

I am haunted, feeling profoundly human in the sea of your words. My heart holds you and your daughter, and my own daughter, grown but also facing the threat of brackish waves. Thank you for this beautiful, beautiful tribute 😢💙

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Frank Sauce's avatar

fuck you can write-write, both readerly and writerly in a deep soul. Stunning. Thank you!

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Amrita Skye Blaine's avatar

Beautiful, Shannan. I'm so happy for you!

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Dick's avatar

Oh, this: "The sky outside is blue and yellow and not the least bit aware that it ought to be crackling and black."

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Linea's avatar

I didn't have ugly crying on my bingo card for reading my emails, but here we are lol. I'm so glad she made it 💙

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Caroline Beuley's avatar

God this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing Shannan.

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EllenWrites's avatar

I love this Blue Ana poem so much! My son was born blue almost 40 years ago and he has been keeping me on my toes ever since! It’s amazing how much we love our children, isn’t it? Happy Thankful Day to you and the family!💜💜

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miley's avatar

caught this piece at the top of my email inbox. after the first paragraph, i turned off my music so i could read in silence. thank you for sharing -- so grateful that sweet ana is sharing the world with us

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William Palmer's avatar

Beautiful winners--thank you, Shannan.

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