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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-ZW link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I wholeheartedly agree, Chris.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>This is a stellar piece of work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>The layering of imagery Is exactly what you said – a weaving.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>It is a fine tapestry of passage of time, place, reflection, and anticipation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Congratulations on this wonderful publication, Bridgit. Cheering you on.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Lynda<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span lang=EN-US>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> Stylist <stylist-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chris Kuell via Stylist<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 7, 2020 7:57 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Writers' Division Mailing List' <stylist@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Chris Kuell <ckuell@comcast.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Stylist] Essay published<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Bridgit,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>This is absolutely a phenomenal essay. I’d say it’s the best thing of your’s I’ve read. Your imagery is stellar, and the way you weave church, Jesus, your personal assaults, and ending with the welcome of your hubby and sons—just great writing. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Keep up the good work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>