I think you can appreciate this author’s writings, Linda! You have a tender heart and that’s what she asks for. Blessings to you.

Being curious and open are traits that we all need, Sarah! It’s important to have hearts to learn more, even when it’s painful. It’s more painful to stay in the dark. Thanks for sharing here.

I’m glad Austin is making the rounds. She has an interesting perspective and one that I hope will continue getting attention. I listened to her and a friend on a Facebook live video as I was reading the book. I like that we’re able to hear and see our authors these days in addition to reading their words!

Thanks for reading this post, Horace, and for sharing this story. It makes me cry. And makes my skin crawl too. I can’t imagine how that felt, or even how it feels today to relieve the memory. I so want us to make better progress in racial reconciliation, but it seems we still have such a long way to go. 🙁 Living in Alabama, I see some signs of progress but not enough. I don’t know if you’ve ever read or heard Bryan Stevenson speak, but he is an attorney that works in Montgomery for the Equal Justice Initiative. He is helping make headway here and across the country. I pray for the Lord’s mercy on the past sins of our country and for our repentance of the ones we’re still making.

It’s good to reconnect with you, even though I also cried reading about your father on your father’s day post. Blessings to you too, friend!

Lots of good, good stuff in your comment here, Floyd. One of the saddest parts about being blind is we often aren’t even aware that we are blind, and don’t realize the disadvantages it brings. Praying God will continue to shine light in the dark places so we can all understand each other better.

I’m glad Austin’s words touch you too, Trudy. I’m grateful she shared in her book about the girl on the bus. That story has a way of reaching many of us, many more than she will ever know! I hope you’re having a blessed summer and enjoying your blogging break!