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My Solid Ground is You

I sent out a text today saying I felt like a loser and that I loved those who received this. The amount of love I received in return to that text was astounding. In this time, this mire of my life where I feel so very lost, there is one thing on which I can stand firm, knowing that there is solid ground.

That is the love of my friends/family - they are supportive, honest, eloquent, witty, and true. Right now when I think so little of myself and am trying to get life together one step at a time, they make me realize I had to have done something right along the way to amass such people of character and integrity.

So I write this for them today, thanking them for being my solid ground in a time where I feel like I am in emotional quicksand.

Much love now and always,
Dustin

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Anonymous said…
Dustin Ashley Beam,

I am writing this to remind you of how awesome you are and how much you touch people without your even knowing it.

When we were in concert choir together, every day that went by or a second that passed you made me smile. Your sense of humor and fun-loving attitude towards life helped brighten my day even when it was quite dark.

Thank you Dustin Ashley Beam. Feel good about who you are because you are awesome!

Kathy O
June 24, 2010 at 9:03 AM
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