There is so much I could say about this reflection on the past inextricably tied to who you’ve become, but I I will keep it brief (because I’m a bit teary eyed.) The true gifts of gratitude and personal joy you found working at Hopewell was offered to you by the rangers, volunteers and visitors, then at the print shop by Howard. You in turn are reaching out to others to invite them to experience the same feelings through your stories and experiences. 💜
Thank you for sharing your stories with us, Anastasia, and, particular, for reading them aloud to us...I feel so much more connected to you that way and love hearing your voice. It is so very soothing!
I was a bit teary-eyed myself by the end of your story tonight, even with a smile on my face for the young and less-young you I continue to get to know. I love thinking of you volunteering at such a young age in your period clothing and how mature you must have been and think you should continue the tradition down by me at Point Defiance and the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum -- I would come visit you as often as I could to see you bring your character to life! 😃
You have lived such a fascinating life and, while I'm sure it wasn't always easy, I LOVE all the things that have contributed to who you have become!
Love how you weaved all these connections into your post this week! And very glad you found your original assignment. How did it feel to rediscover it?
Thank you Maria!! Honestly, it felt very eye opening. I think at the time I wrote the essays, I didn't understand the impact that they were having on my life -- I wasn't able to make the connection between focusing on something good and the things that I was grateful for ... and the way my life was unfolding. Now, looking back with a lot more clarity, I can see how powerful of an assignment it was -- and how it greatly and vastly changed my life. I'm forever grateful to Howard for seeing something in me and helping me discover my own path without 'telling me' what I needed to do. The most important path you'll ever follow is the one that you create on your own (and maybe with some gentle nudging). Thank you so much for reading, Maria!
There is so much I could say about this reflection on the past inextricably tied to who you’ve become, but I I will keep it brief (because I’m a bit teary eyed.) The true gifts of gratitude and personal joy you found working at Hopewell was offered to you by the rangers, volunteers and visitors, then at the print shop by Howard. You in turn are reaching out to others to invite them to experience the same feelings through your stories and experiences. 💜
Thank you for sharing your stories with us, Anastasia, and, particular, for reading them aloud to us...I feel so much more connected to you that way and love hearing your voice. It is so very soothing!
I was a bit teary-eyed myself by the end of your story tonight, even with a smile on my face for the young and less-young you I continue to get to know. I love thinking of you volunteering at such a young age in your period clothing and how mature you must have been and think you should continue the tradition down by me at Point Defiance and the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum -- I would come visit you as often as I could to see you bring your character to life! 😃
You have lived such a fascinating life and, while I'm sure it wasn't always easy, I LOVE all the things that have contributed to who you have become!
Simply, I love you.
-- an adoring fan
Thank you for sharing this story! No doubt Howard knows/ knew the impact that was taking place. 💓
Love how you weaved all these connections into your post this week! And very glad you found your original assignment. How did it feel to rediscover it?
Thank you Maria!! Honestly, it felt very eye opening. I think at the time I wrote the essays, I didn't understand the impact that they were having on my life -- I wasn't able to make the connection between focusing on something good and the things that I was grateful for ... and the way my life was unfolding. Now, looking back with a lot more clarity, I can see how powerful of an assignment it was -- and how it greatly and vastly changed my life. I'm forever grateful to Howard for seeing something in me and helping me discover my own path without 'telling me' what I needed to do. The most important path you'll ever follow is the one that you create on your own (and maybe with some gentle nudging). Thank you so much for reading, Maria!