Sending love to my fellow Asian Americans

[@LABennett]

Love you & thank you for sharing. It’s really tragic what’s going on. I’m sending love energy out into the world.

[@andreawadadavies]

I love you, Leah. Your love energy is powerful and healing. I know firsthand. ❤️

[@juliesung7576]

It's bad enough that we're still in the midst of a pandemic. Additionally, us Asian-Americans now have to worry about our physical safety when venturing outside our homes. Yesterday my 87yo dad and I went grocery shopping at 99 Ranch Market, an Asian grocery store. I never let him out of my sight, for fear something terrible would happen to him. Sad this is what the world has come to.

[@andreawadadavies]

I'm so very sorry to hear that you have to have those horrible fears, those worries when you are simply out trying to buy groceries- just trying to live your life. I am so sorry if your father also feels afraid. It just shouldn't be this way. Our parents, our elders deserve to feel safe and respected. The anxiety must be overwhelming. I am sending you love and prayers for safety for you and your family. I feel so helpless being here with my parents out and about over there. Just praying all this violence comes to an end very soon. Please be safe, Julie. I am thinking of you and your family- sending lots of love. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Rico74189]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ I have seen the news stories here too. I just can't believe it. I'm praying with and for you and hope all your friends and family will be safe. I hope that you can find some comfort in the knowledge that you send out do much love and positivety that you receive it back from all of us around the globe. Love, Rico

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Rico. Your comforting words hugged my heart and I am so happy to know you. Thank you for the love and kindness always. And the prayers for my family and friends. Sending you tons of love. ❤️

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

Andrea, I have started this comment fourteen different ways and I just can’t seem to express how helpless I feel. As your much older sister I just want to give you a protective hug and say things will be alright. You have Peter. He’s a good man. As far as the horror that happened in Atlanta, well they have one strong mayor who takes zero crap and I’m sure she is already putting measures into place. Spend time with the kids, FaceTime your parents and siblings. ❤️🇨🇦

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

I feel all I can do is send you a hug.🤗 Go and have a few more cuddle sleeps with your kids. 💕💕💕

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Wendi. I truly feel your love and am hugging you back. And yes, hopeful that Keisha Lance Bottoms lays it down over there. It's time for big action- the Asian American community has been scapegoated, gaslighted crying for help enduring horrendous hate crimes for too long. I am just constantly praying for everyone's safety. But I'm so encouraged to see all the wonderful people advocating for and supporting the community. All the lovely people who volunteer to escort the elderly... There is hope. Thank you, friend. ❤️

[@andreawadadavies]

@@martinalemmerhofer6937 Thank you, Martina. I needed that hug and am sending one back. I have been sleeping with the kids all week. It's definitely helped all around. Hope you're enjoying Maryland. Take care. Sending you love.

[@ilovechocolates1984]

Thank you Andrea, for your solidarity, vulnerability and your love. 💗 Thank you for your courage and using your voice to emphasize the need to stand with our global brothers and sisters--of all backgrounds--in unity. As a fellow Asian American, I'm so inspired by your message during this time of grief and fear to be present, hold my loved ones close and sustain the hope that this is a catalyst for change, an awakening for accountability. Wishing you and your family the utmost of safety and well being, and regards to the rest of the WDF community. 💖❤️💓🌎🌍🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, @ilovechocolates for your loving message. I hope you are doing ok. I know you are right there in the thick of many of these things and it must be terrifying and so upsetting, and my heart goes out to you. Know I am thinking of you, praying for your safety and holding you and your loved ones in my heart. And yes, we must stay hopeful that this is a turning point- that peoples' eyes are finally opened to the Asian American community's pain- that there will be positive change. Please stay safe, continue to hold your loved ones close and give yourself the time and space you need for the emotions you are feeling. Sending you so much love, my Asian American sister. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindachung9800]

Sending love it’s so dreadful x

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Linda. Sending you and your dear family love. Please all be safe! x❤️

[@marciadichiara5688]

Love to you and family. Sorry I’ve been missing a while. Family things. I am so sorry to hear about Atlanta and all the hate crimes in US. Absolutely terrible. I understand your feelings and wish you some peace and calm during this storm we are experiencing. God bless 🙏🏻

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Marcia. I've been thinking of you. Hoping you're alright. Thank you for your kind words and love. It's a scary time for sure. Praying that America can turn this around and that everyone can feel safe there one day. How are you? How is your dad? Sending love to you. ❤️

[@marciadichiara5688]

Andrea - thank you. I’m doing ok. Poor Dad is suffering with loss of his wife and quite sad. He fell twice as well as moved in his senior living. You can imagine I’m busy trying to do all remotely. Covid shut down senior living. Pray for a break and a good Spring after vaccinations get more widely distributed. You stay safe and your parents and siblings etc. Prayers for all 🙏🏻

[@gerdschreckenberg8195]

❤ Many of my colleagues are from Vietnam, great people and great food btw....my heart goes out to all Asian communities around the world. Stay safe everyone....

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Gerd. ❤️ Yes, I join you in sending love to Asian communities worldwide. Discrimination is happening everywhere. We must look out for each other. Take care and be safe! ❤️

[@gerdschreckenberg8195]

@@andreawadadavies ❤

[@dollyrao734]

There is so much going on that people have chosen to start blaming to another race for what's happening. I understand the pain that every person of every culture go through when they are in a different country trying to be safe every moment. But it even hurts more when people try to just vent out or blame them even though they are not even the cause of the problem. Andrea, you and your family are some of the beautiful families that I have known and we all are there with. We all know that you are strong and it's my pleasure that I have come across such a wonderful family of yours. Thank you for always being there and support that you give others and I know that the rest of the virtual family that you have made us come together will always be there for you in every way possible. Love and hugs ❤

[@wendyconway7057]

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[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Wendy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@plum8321]

❤

[@andreawadadavies]

Thank you, Plum. ❤️

[@monikamagar7153]

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[@andreawadadavies]

Sending you love, Monika. ❤️

[@monikamagar7153]

@@andreawadadavies 😘🙏

[@oakpkdude]

#STOP*ASIAN*HATE. This kind of thing makes me so angry.. You would be so happy that so many others are coming out to stand in front of Asian stores and escorting woman home. Wish I still lived in NY so I could help out.

[@andreawadadavies]

It does bring me joy to hear about those who are volunteering to protect the Asian American Community. Those who are standing up and helping. I know you would be right there with them if you could! Thank you, Oakpkdude. So thankful you are here. Love to you. ❤️