December 4, 2015
Internalized Wisdom

Dear Dr. Laura,

II have been a devoted listener to your show for more than 18 years. I know exactly long because it was right after I quit my full-time job as a newspaper editor. I wanted to stay home with our second child, who was born with severe disabilities. Our journey with him and our other two children has been filled with challenges as well as joys and through it all, you have provided me more comfort and support than I can ever tell you.

I have listened to every show on podcast since iPods were first a thing and you are a constant voice in my head. I even have a pair of turquoise earrings that I received as a prize, for calling years ago when you did a special Valentine's Day show. I'm a New York Times bestselling author, work I still do around my children's schedules, since they are absolutely my first priority. I wear the earrings all the time and think of you each time. I've wanted to write you many times to tell you thank you for the wisdom and guidance you have provided me through the years.

Thank you again for the many hours you have been the voice in my head. I've listened to you as I've driven my son to appointments, as we've done physical therapy at home, as I've sat in hospital rooms. You've gone walking in my Utah mountains with me and as I wish dishes and do endless loads of laundry. You've even been in my head as I write. After all these hours and hours of listening to you, I think I've internalized so much of your wisdom (and I hope some of your grace) that it comes through in my characters.

With deepest gratitude for your gifts, 

Diane





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