I'm a native Kansan who retired after teaching 43 years there and moved to Florida 7 years ago. I am so proud of my state! Your writing just blows me away, Elizabeth. I have always loved our state motto, and your anecdote about your kid's understanding about stars and your conclusion here just moved me to tears. I am allowing myself to feel hope again. Maybe the pendulum is starting to move away from the craziness and cruelty.
Your child is correct: We are made of the same ingredients that make up stars, comets & every other living thing in the universe. We are all connected. Your child is very tuned in to the spiritual part of the universe. Also the Trail of Tears ended in Ok. I live there & it's taught in school. I have more hope now because of the Kansas vote. It bodes well for the rest of the country. Love reading your letters.
Thank you Elizabeth!!! And kudos to your child, may they continue their journey through life knowing WE HAVE THEIR BACK!!!!! I will not rest until Trans/LBGTQ+ folks, POC, EVERYONE has the same freedoms and liberties as the old white dudes.....stay strong!!!!
This was absolutely magical, Elizabeth. Your gift for both prose and hopefulness gives me that sliver of light/hope that maybe....just maybe.......we can pull our country back from the brink. Most days I do not have even that sliver anymore, but I continue to put one foot in front of the other and fight like hell. Not going to lie and say this essay hasn't helped enormously. Thank you!!! ❤
I'm a native Kansan who retired after teaching 43 years there and moved to Florida 7 years ago. I am so proud of my state! Your writing just blows me away, Elizabeth. I have always loved our state motto, and your anecdote about your kid's understanding about stars and your conclusion here just moved me to tears. I am allowing myself to feel hope again. Maybe the pendulum is starting to move away from the craziness and cruelty.
Concerning the God thing . . . Let me simplify-
So God made us male and female in His image?
Yes.
Looks to me if that if God is both male and female that would also make my case that being non-binary is also in His image.
Your child is correct: We are made of the same ingredients that make up stars, comets & every other living thing in the universe. We are all connected. Your child is very tuned in to the spiritual part of the universe. Also the Trail of Tears ended in Ok. I live there & it's taught in school. I have more hope now because of the Kansas vote. It bodes well for the rest of the country. Love reading your letters.
Thank you Elizabeth!!! And kudos to your child, may they continue their journey through life knowing WE HAVE THEIR BACK!!!!! I will not rest until Trans/LBGTQ+ folks, POC, EVERYONE has the same freedoms and liberties as the old white dudes.....stay strong!!!!
This was absolutely magical, Elizabeth. Your gift for both prose and hopefulness gives me that sliver of light/hope that maybe....just maybe.......we can pull our country back from the brink. Most days I do not have even that sliver anymore, but I continue to put one foot in front of the other and fight like hell. Not going to lie and say this essay hasn't helped enormously. Thank you!!! ❤