Father's day

[il_sussurro]

Last year on father's day, I wrote an entry on the first anniversary of my dad moving to Phoenix. The memory of that cold, numb morning when I choked down stale cereal to try to subdue the lump that had arisen in the back of my throat since I had seen my father emerge from his room at the top of the steps with two black suitcases and a twitch at

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[starlightdrops]

Ryan, that was amazing. You are an incredibly gifted writer, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to read what you have to say. Take care.

[il_sussurro]

God, thanks, Molly. I know I can't even begin to understand what you must've been through with your dad. I felt guilty writing something this deeply emotional for me about an event as seemingly trivial as a temporary disruption of my family, especially when there are so many people who have been strong enough to endure so much more. I admire you so much for your strength. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope you're doing well.

[joscelina]

Thanks for letting me read that. Your writing is truly beautiful and deep, not to mention inspiring. I wish I could better express how much I admire you, and your writing. This piece was so moving.

[il_sussurro]

Thanks, Jos. I really, really appreciate that. You honestly don't know how much it means to me to hear that, especially considering how long it's been since China and last summer. God, I miss you. It kind of sucks being so far apart for so long. I really do hope to see you sometime before the start of the school year, and if not, sometime before the end of this year. I hope you're having an amazing summer.

[joscelina]

Thank you, Ryan. You read my mind. No matter how long it's been since China or last summer, or the time that passes between our visits in the future, I'll always keep you, and our friendship, tucked in a very special place in my heart. Needless to say, I miss you very much as well. I agree that's it's been far too long since the last time we could see each other, and it feels even longer than the ten months or so it's been. I would absolutely love to see you before summer ends, so pencil me in for multiple days (if you have the time) if you get here. Hope the research is going well, and we'll definitely have to trade stories about our summers (mine is turning out to be quite interesting - summer job isn't exactly what I was expecting, not to mention the whole being-back-after-freshman-year-thing). Hope to talk to you soon.

[anonymous]

Ryan, you're extremely talented and endlessly intriguing.

[il_sussurro]

Whoever you are, thank you.