All things considering, I am doing pretty well now.
The last five months have been, perhaps, the hardest and painful yet most beautiful time in my life. When faced with death, the purity of life becomes unflinching and blindingly clear. And now, as my eyes begin to refocus and the death’s daze has finally begun to leave me, I strangely find myself fairly intact. The worst moments are when the tranquil quiet becomes an overwhelming, lonely silence; the best moments are when present fears dissipate with a newfound strength.
So, as I reach for joy and begin to look forward to the future with hope, I realize that of all the desperate wishes we had thrust up to the sky the one that was answered was Robert’s wish for me.
About Me
- Grace Lin
- I'm a children's book author and illustrator which means my secret life is full of drama, intrigue, adventure...and fuzzy bunny slippers.More about me at: www.gracelin.com
23 comments:
Welcome back to blogging, Grace. It's wonderful to see you here.
It's great to have you back! I've been thinking of you.
Amy
Welcome back. You amaze and inspire me.
I find inspiration in both your story and your strength. You are a rock. It's so nice to have back.
gail
Grace, you and your family have been in our prayers and continue to be. It is wonderful to see you back.
You are an inspiration to all of us.
So happy to have you back in the blogosphere.
You are so strong - know you have been prayed for here as well -
Glad to have you back blogging - you inspire all of us!
Grace,
I'm a fan of your books...
I'm glad that you are healing.
Sending good thoughts and wishes your way.
Alice
Grace,
I was so happy when your old blog popped up on my reader with a new post. I'm glad you've found the courage to begin blogging anew. I hope you know that even though you may feel solitary right now, you are not alone. So many of us who have never met you are inspired by your strength and grace and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Tricia
Welcome back, Grace. You've been missed.
Barbara
So glad to see you writing again...
your strength and hope are so inspiring Grace!
What a lovely post. Welcome back, Grace!
Beautiful. Inspiring. Blessings to you, I am glad to see you online again.
anna - a fan!
So glad to hear your "voice" - and it's good to hear from you.......
Grace,
Wishing you comfort as you heal. Welcome back.
Welcome back Grace. I've missed you. Blessings,
Grace!! You've been in my thoughts. So glad to see your words again.
Wishing you well and take time to heal. I think of you. I read your essays, wonderful. Your books are a joy. I have purchased Robert's Snow to give my daughters during the holiday season (and we're Jewish. I hope that makes you laugh.) I would like to offer that you will experience more wonder ahead. For such contributors like yourself, this is the way of things. Give yourself time.
Very best,
Nancy S., Palm Harbor, FL (but a New Yorker at heart).
You've all been in our thoughts and prayers. It's good to see you're writing again.
Welcome back, Grace. You've been in our thoughts and hearts these last few months. Sending you peace, strength, and hope...
Betsy
Portland, Maine
Hello Grace, what a perfect name for you. I am so sorry for your loss. My students and I love your books, and you seem familiar...did you attend DeWitt Middle School in Ithaca, in sixth grade??
yours, Patricia
i love your work and am glad to see you're doing better. thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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