Danielle's Continuing Life Adventures

[Sarah B ✅]

Dear Danielle

Thank you for sharing this very personal update.  I know how much you have tried over the last couple of years that I have known you and in your personal posts that it has taken real inner strength for you to keep the door open after so many years of distance and hurt from your parents.  Especially when past efforts from you have been met with silence and rejection rather than understanding coming from them.  Going back to the place where you grew up carries a lot of history and emotion and doing so while your parents are facing serious health issues adds even more weight upon your shoulders.

I hope your travels are safe and enjoyable and as smooth as possible, both by air and road.  More than that, I hope this visit brings you moments of calm and perhaps small signs of connection, even if they are not expressed in the ways you might hope for.  Perhaps just being present matters more than words.

Your parents are clearly very important to you and your willingness to continue showing care and respect despite past rejection speaks volumes about your, inner strength and character.  I will keep you, your mother and especially your father in my thoughts and prayers, with the hope that this time together is more meaningful for all of you.

Please take care of yourself during this trip.  Many here understand how emotionally demanding these visits can be and we will be thinking of you.  I'm looking forward to any updates you feel comfortable in sharing with us and when you are able to.

Wishing you all the peace and strength that you deserve, from some upside down bat down under.

With Best Wishes Always With Love, Hugz and Care
Sarah B
@Northern Star Girl

[Emma1017]

Danielle, everyone here has you in their thoughts. 

I truly hope that this trip exceeds your expectations in every way!  You deserve to have joy and their love finally!

Warmest wishes,

Emma

 

[Jessica_Rose ✅]

I hope your visit goes well, Danielle. While you can't choose your relatives, you can choose your family. I hope your parents can finally accept you with open arms. Safe travels!

Love always -- Jessica Rose

[Gina P]

Danielle, I realize you are probably in Montana by now but I wanted to chime in and wish you the best. I forget as beautiful and perfect of a life you seem to live that you still have struggles like the rest of us. Best wishes for a great reunion with your parents and friends.

[D'Amalie]

Danielle!  Happy New Year! 

Here's hoping your visit fits the calm success you have had in Alaska.  Parent's are hard enough to deal with without throwing in a dose of bigotry.  My parents are gone and I envy you the opportunity to at least see them in person.

Remember to take care of yourself.  You've been a success because of you, let them not make you forget how much of an inspiration and friend you are to those who've been following you for years!

[Northern Star Girl ✅]

On the plane, heading to Seattle where I have lots of college friends and some relations,
then driving to far Eastern Montana, stopping to make visits along the way, to my home town,
the small ranch town of Glendive that is near to my parents ranch/home where I was raised.
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[Tess100]

If you're looking for a bakery in Spokane the Grain Shed has absolutely delicious bread and baked treats.  Coffee is also great. Safe driving/roadtripping.

[Dances With Trees]

If you're taking 90 West (which I assume you are instead of US 12 or the High Line), wave when you pass through Whitehall. You'll only be a few miles from my home. Safe travels, Danielle!