Chris Andrews: I am humbled and moved that you include me.
You are a profound person and a wonderful, gifted writer.
Having read the farewell to Father and your heartrending recounting of abuse of your brother when he was so little . . .
And now to see you reunite with friends.
You know, I know people in my parish church who are wonderful, dear, dear people, who have a very gifted young adult son in university.
But . . . ssshhhhh -- While their son was born in America -- so under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, he is a citizen -- his folks are --- ssshhhhh!! -- "undocumented."
Oh, and Trumpers (even with knowledge of their status!!!) LOVE this family.
Now, consider the brutal, DISGUSTING ICE under Trump and the carte-blanche extended under Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion in "Trump v. Casa" of 27 June 2025:
The mother of the family made wonderful, homemade Tomales; a loved one delivered them to us.
This loved one LOVES TRUMP and says that people vote for Trump because Trump says what they think.
And THIS loved one both knows the status of the family; loves Trump; is offended by MY REMARKS about ICE -- I am all but forbidden this topic in their house.
Am I the only one, or am I right to experience extreme cognitive dissonance?
Meanwhile, this is a beautiful, dear, dear family that is most welcome in MY AMERICA!
Chris: Be spiritually nourished by your loved ones. I love the photo. I love your story about all the dear ones you reunited with!
I’m so very happy to hear that your journey back to your roots was so inspiring and joyful! Hooray. Sometimes we have to take a step backwards to get firm footing in moving forward. I’m sure the trip was meaningful for John too, for it surly brought the two of you even closer. ❤️
Love you, friend and thank you for taking the time to connect! 🥰
You bet.
Chris Andrews: I am humbled and moved that you include me.
You are a profound person and a wonderful, gifted writer.
Having read the farewell to Father and your heartrending recounting of abuse of your brother when he was so little . . .
And now to see you reunite with friends.
You know, I know people in my parish church who are wonderful, dear, dear people, who have a very gifted young adult son in university.
But . . . ssshhhhh -- While their son was born in America -- so under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, he is a citizen -- his folks are --- ssshhhhh!! -- "undocumented."
Oh, and Trumpers (even with knowledge of their status!!!) LOVE this family.
Now, consider the brutal, DISGUSTING ICE under Trump and the carte-blanche extended under Justice Amy Coney Barrett's majority opinion in "Trump v. Casa" of 27 June 2025:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a884_8n59.pdf
The mother of the family made wonderful, homemade Tomales; a loved one delivered them to us.
This loved one LOVES TRUMP and says that people vote for Trump because Trump says what they think.
And THIS loved one both knows the status of the family; loves Trump; is offended by MY REMARKS about ICE -- I am all but forbidden this topic in their house.
Am I the only one, or am I right to experience extreme cognitive dissonance?
Meanwhile, this is a beautiful, dear, dear family that is most welcome in MY AMERICA!
Chris: Be spiritually nourished by your loved ones. I love the photo. I love your story about all the dear ones you reunited with!
I’m so very happy to hear that your journey back to your roots was so inspiring and joyful! Hooray. Sometimes we have to take a step backwards to get firm footing in moving forward. I’m sure the trip was meaningful for John too, for it surly brought the two of you even closer. ❤️
Spot on with all, Louise. 😘
Wonderful!
You have a lot of people in your world.
Giving up the people who were supposed to help us and didn't is huge. My sincerest congratulations.
Carry On 🫂