In 1995, I read written by Karla Peterson in the San Diego Union-Tribune that inspired me over all these years. This past spring I wrote an article about it for Kitchen Drawer and included it in my blog on May 15.
On the same day, I also wrote this letter to Karla Peterson:
“Dear Ms. Peterson,
Something you wrote back in 1995 has continued to inspire me ever since.
I hope you will take just a few minutes to read an article I wrote for a local magazine in Georgia. (I no longer live in San Diego; however, I lived there for 24 years and also graduated from San Diego State University.)
In the article, I mention you:
https://elaineiakstravels.wordpress.com/2014/05/15/believing-in-your-dreams/
Thank you for your terrific writing. When I lived in San Diego, I always read your articles.
Cheers!
Elaine Krugman
As the weeks went by, I forgot about writing to Karla– until this morning when I received this wonderful response:
“Hello Elaine:
I can’t begin to thank you enough for your wonderful note. I am so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I was so touched, I kept waiting for the perfect moment that would give me the time to write you the perfect response. That moment never came, so I am taking the plunge now (at 6 a.m. With my cat in my lap) to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story with me after all these years.
It is clear from the piece you wrote that the credit for your recovery belongs to you! I was very moved by your strength and determination. Whatever small part my words might have played, you are still the one who took them and ran with them. That is all you.
So thank you for reaching out and for making me feel so special. And congratulations on making such a wonderful life for yourself! That is no small thing.
All the best,
Karla”
After 19 years, “Believing In Your Dreams…” has gone full circle with a happy ending!
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Very, very nice!
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How extra special – – not only for you to write Karla Peterson, but for her to respond. And she’s right – – her words may have inspired – – but you did the work!
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It was very special to me to receive such a wonderful response from Karla! Thanks, Queen Jean!
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Nice. A mutual admiration society!
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