Friday, August 24, 2012

and to borrow your own expression, I thank you for moving me to the next lily pad.

Here is the first draft of your story.  It is an epic one and hard to
fit into two pages.  Let me know what you think.

xx Linda

this is so there u don't even know...it is a privilege and honor to
work with u...u told the story like no other could, not even me...

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me and I thank you for
sharing your story with me and being a part of this project.

xxx

linda, is it ok if i post on my blog?  

Hi Hippie Lou, I would really rather that you didn't. This is part of
my message in a bottle project and the story should be seen there
first.  Also, I don't want the stories to be associated with any one
person so that they have a universal feel to them.  Thank you you for
asking and I hope you understand.

xx Linda

this is very discouraging news, Linda.  i will respect your wishes, but strongly disagree with your position and respectfully suggest that you make this explicit to everyone who takes time and energy out of their life to support you and your project.  
with kind regards, hl

Dear Hippie Lou,

Thank you for your e-mail.  I thought I had been clear and appreciate
seeing that I need to be even more clear in the future.  Each human
interaction is a learning experience and to borrow your own
expression, I thank you for moving me to the next lily pad.

I absolutely appreciate the time and energy you put into telling me
your story and the bravery of opening your heart. Your love story is a
special addition to my project and I imagine it will have an ever
widening ripple effect to all who read it.

in peace and love,

xx Linda