"So beautiful. My daughters are leaving for college -- one tomorrow, and one the next day. Every time I think of it, I cry. But today I'm going to make them cards, and put that saying, with the translation, in the cards. Then I'm going to hide them in their suitcases, so when they unpack, they will find the cards. Thank you! ❤"
Thank you, Gabrielle 💙 I'm so grateful for you and your kind words.
How lovely! This reminded me of a solo trip to Turkey 30 years ago. It was enchanting and heartwarming. One phrase has stuck in my memory all of these years, and I’ve loved any opportunity to use it—tesekkur ederim (had to look up the spelling!). Thank you for sharing this piece 😊
You are such an inspiration 🩷
So are you, my muse.
This is lovely, Aysu! Congratulations for starting this column. I can't wait to read more!
Thank you, Debra. I owe you a lot for guiding and inspiring me.
It's a joy to work with you on your writing, Aysu. I'm grateful that YOU exist!
I love that expression, but in all the time I've spent in Turkey, and around Turkish, I have never heard it. I'm going to start using it!
İyi ki varsın, JoShell💙
How lovely to meet with you in these precious lines
I read it with an excitement
Congratulations
Ready for the others🙋♀️😃😍💜
Thank you so much, Sema öğretmenim🙏🏼 Your comment means a lot to me.
What a beautiful opening article, Aysu! Love it!
Thank you so much, Nikki.
I am such a fan and so interested in reading more about your culture through your eyes and your heart. So far, so great❣️
Robin, thank you for joining us. Your insight means a lot to me💙
This is so beautiful, Aysu! What a privilege to read your writing again.
Emily, my talented writer friend, I enjoy the chapters you share on your Substack. I can’t wait to read more. I’m grateful to know you.
How exiting Aysucuğum,congratulations!
I am looking forward to enjoy more of your writings! İyiki varsın!!!❤️🧿🍀
Congratulations Aysucugum!👏🥰 İyi ki varsın!🙏
Thank you, Banucugum. You too!
This is a beautiful first post! I am inspired 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It means a lot to me, Debi. Thank you.
Congratulations. Tebrikler, iyi ki varsın🙏
Teşekkür ederim canım. Sen de iyi ki varsın.
A friend asked me to post this.
"So beautiful. My daughters are leaving for college -- one tomorrow, and one the next day. Every time I think of it, I cry. But today I'm going to make them cards, and put that saying, with the translation, in the cards. Then I'm going to hide them in their suitcases, so when they unpack, they will find the cards. Thank you! ❤"
Thank you, Gabrielle 💙 I'm so grateful for you and your kind words.
How lovely! This reminded me of a solo trip to Turkey 30 years ago. It was enchanting and heartwarming. One phrase has stuck in my memory all of these years, and I’ve loved any opportunity to use it—tesekkur ederim (had to look up the spelling!). Thank you for sharing this piece 😊
Thank you, Michelle. I'm glad we connected.