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After a re-read of your essay, I was moved at all

the salient points you made, Diane. I ponder the mob's

desecration of a revere space, and wondered why. Why?

You provided the answer in seven simple words: "We

build buildings to enshrine our stories." Your story and

mine.

Thank you, Marge Webb

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Taking the other road is not easy. Thank you for inspiring us to make the wise choice.

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Thank you, I love your writings, you are always so right on, you have a wonderful sense of what's on people's heart and mind... and since we are connected in heart and mind, it's like you are reading my mind personally

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you, thank you, Diana, for sharing your pain, your confusion, your angst........but also your wisdom. Yes, I will seek to travel another road, although I do not know where it is just yet.

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Valarie Kaur is one of the wise women guiding us as she sees the light to birthing the beloved community with a universal revolutionary love, where we see no stranger.

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

thank you, helps me to climb down off the proverbial ledge! Wisdom and insight appreciated, I also live in the Washington, DC Area, a different perspective, blessings today and everyday,

Mary Jo

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Thank you, Diana, for continuing to be The Voice of Reason, Authenticity, and Compassion! I so need to hear your voice. Please keep writing from your heart, mind, and soul. For such a time as this!!

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Oh my goodness! What a powerful and profound reminder of a truth we all need after yesterday! Thank you for helping me to return to a place of trust and hope in our God who never fails us!

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Living in the Netherlands, my heart is crying for the USA: Hard to see what happened. Stay safe, we will pray for you! Jannie

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you Diana...wisdom words

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

I've grown accustomed to the excellence of your writing. I think I appreciated this one most of all, though. You captured what I am feeling on this horrific day beautifully. Thank you.

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you Diana. It helps to hear your wisdom and the wisdom of those ancient wise men.

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Thank you. I am an Alexandria neighbor (and Chair of the National Lutheran Communities and Services Corporate Board). I have followed your ministry since first meeting you at one of our board dinners. God bless you for your plain spoken truth. Would love to share a coffee one day!

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Jan 7, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you for allowing God to use you in such grand ways at such a time as this! Your words are balm for the soul. Christ have mercy!

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Jan 6, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Really appreciated your bringing out the 2nd part of the Epiphany story. Especially today.

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Jan 6, 2021Liked by Diana Butler Bass

Thank you . I needed this today. I have been close to despair. Your message helps.

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