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Matthew's avatar

Let every heart prepare Him room. And heaven and nature sing🗣️

Bethel McGrew's avatar

Amen. Merry Christmas Matthew!

Scott H.'s avatar

Thank you for writing this, Bethel. As you said, it's been a tragic year in the broad world, but also full of personal tragedies for many as well. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.

Bethel McGrew's avatar

And to you Scott, and to you.

Diane Coleman's avatar

I was going to let this subscription lapse—inflation, you know— but just changed my mind. Your growth as a writer over the past year, Bethel, has been astonishing. I look forward to the coming year with great hope that I may continue to see young people like you developing such keen insight; it helps me keep on keeping on.

Bethel McGrew's avatar

Thanks Diane. Encouraging since I actually didn't feel like I've done my best work this year. :)

Diane Coleman's avatar

Whatever. It’s strange but some of your recent essays have really moved me to think beyond my normally self-satisfied, fixed, self contained positions. I see a tremendous potential in you and want to support you however I can. And PS, Merry Christmas!

Diane Coleman's avatar

Often I think we as individuals are the last persons to comprehend the full significance of what is coming through us. Not to worry; just keep writing.

Bethel McGrew's avatar

Merry Christmas!