Hippie Lou,

Your story was amazing, inspiring and beautiful.  Thank you for sharing it with me.  I have more to say about it, which I'll do over lunch/early dinner soon.  I'll let you know when I have a moment.

Thanks again for the talk on the street the other day. It's strange...outside my family, there have only been one or two folks I've been comfortable opening up about the ordeal and you, my friend, are one of the (un)lucky ones.  Thank you.

See you soon!