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Adge Marz Lindsey's avatar

I am not going to make it through one of these without bawling. I surrender!

You are exquisite.

Love, your friend living in the land of the best limes ever… close! Haha

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thank you “lime” friend! ha! Love that. I want to come your way and share a glass of limeade sometime😊

Grief, My Greatest Love's avatar

Oh my goodness, so so beautiful! Please share some Lebanese food with me... :-) as a teen, my boss and his wife used to take me to a Lebanese restaurant outside Washington, DC and I absolutely loved it. This chapter feels like a tease - can't wait to read more!

Kimberly Warner's avatar

Beautiful opening. So happy to be on this journey with you!

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thanks Kimberly. I'm so glad you're here with me❤️

Carrie Podl's avatar

Looking forward to more. I like that it’s not all laid out yet

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thanks Carrie! I'm glad you like the mystery!

BJ's avatar

Your story is beautiful and beautifully evoked, Sumaya. Your story already feels healing. I long to taste the lemons.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

BJ! You know that when you finally find your way to Colorado and let me cook for you you'll have no choice but to the enjoy the taste of lemons. In everything!😂

Karam Mishalani's avatar

Beautiful nostalgic remembrances.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thanks for being here, Karam! More Lebanese memories and stories to come... Glad you're here with mne : )

Laura Kirk's avatar

Beautiful

Chrissy Leonard's avatar

Ahhh, the beginnings…..

Vera Berv's avatar

The way you weave your story is …« gold »…and achingly beautiful !

Christina Stinchcomb's avatar

Wow Sumaya! I can already see this as a movie! 🩵☀️💛🍋💚

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thanks Christina! But ooof... not quite ready for primetime yet😂

Margie Woods, M.A.'s avatar

Beautiful, Sumaya! Your writing is mesmerizing! ❤️