Welcome to episode 02 of dear somebody, a podcast rooted in the belief that every story matters. In this episode, Kadi and Laura Vail share their story. Despite unexpected turns and unimaginable loss they keep making the brave choice to show up, to love anyways. I am so grateful their light and resilience and to share this planet with them. Thanks for listening. Please tell your friends and give a glowing review on iTunes so more people can find these stories and be invited to tell their own! CONTACT ash parsons about sharing your story: [email protected] http://fromashparsons.com instagram: @fromashparsons or send a snail mail letter to ash parsons P.O. Box 11 Liberty, MO 64069-0011 Extra special thanks to: Kadi and Laura Vail (find them on instagram: @laura_vail and @kadivail) David Fiser, for the lovely audio clips from their wedding Musical genius thanks to: Show Me Love - Laura Mvula The Holly and the Ivy - Andrew Peterson Britten Ceremony of Carols, Procession - Copenhagen Boys Choir Rock of Ages - Gillian Welch How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee - Sufjan Stevens St. Jude - Florence and the Machine Let Myself Fall - Rosie Thomas Resolution - Matt Corby Doxology - My Epic

Welcome to episode 01 of dear somebody, In an age where we’ve never had more ways to connect, we feel more alone than ever. Dear Somebody is born out of the hope that, when we share our stories, we put a dent in that feeling and we heal a little together. In this first episode hear the backstory where ash dreams and creates a container where her and others stories can be honored and shared. Thanks for listening. Please tell your friends and give a glowing review on iTunes so more people can find these stories and be invited to tell their own! CONTACT ash parsons about sharing your story [email protected] http://fromashparsons.com instagram: @fromashparsons or send a snail mail letter to ash parsons P.O. Box 11 Liberty, MO 64069-0011 Musical genius thanks to: Welcome to feeling - Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop Ultralight Beam - Kanye West Feat. Chance the Rapper, The-Dream, & Kelly Price Kristofferson’s Theme - Alexandre Desplat Beast of Burden - The Rolling Stones Cosy in the Rocket - Psapp No Names - Kate Rusby Talking in Your Sleep - The Romantics These Days - Nico Chet Baker - Line for Lyons Grey’s Anatomy clip: Season 2, Episode 5: Bring the Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax4Hu1zuGkI