The things people say

  I hope you are doing well!  I have to say I am in shock at this moment!  I truly never expected an actual reply to the letter I sent you yesterday.  It was sent as a "talking to myself out loud" reflex action in which I needed to express how deeply I felt in that moment.  I just could not resist,... your work is extremely inspirational!  I happened to watch you on The Shopping Channel some time ago, and I was not only impressed by the quality and workmanship that you put into each and everyone of your pieces, but beyond that, I saw how you spoke with such passion and conviction about what you do for a living, that it was enlightening for me!  Lately, I have been searching for my own "raison d'être" in life and when I thought back to the last time I felt so inspired, it was when I saw you on the show speaking about what you love to do.  I have always felt a desire to express my own creative side, but for reasons I cannot justify, I have suppressed this desire all of my life.  What you and your work represent for me is the possibility in attaining self actualization in this life.  That dreams are attainable (no matter how big or small), with hard work, determination and having passion for and a sense of pride in what you do!  I cannot thank-you enough, Gay, for sharing your gift of creativity with the world, and for being a source of inspiration for me in my own journey towards attaining self actualization! 

Warmest regards,

Anna Maria