Let the SON Shine!

"Let the Son Shine!" is a Blog where I share true personal stories of God's involvement in everyday life.

Monday, July 7, 2025

46 - The Letter

By Kay Heitsch

After the Dover-New Philadelphia football game, I felt strongly that I should write to Dr. Norman V. Peale, whose books I had been reading.
I knew Dr. Peale was getting up in years, and his organization received hundreds of letters a day. But for some reason, this did not stop me.
I figured many people may write to The Peale Center and ask for help. I was writing to express my gratitude for the help I have received.
I sat down at my old Smith-Corona typewriter and started typing away. This letter was flowing so fast, I wasn't sure what was going on.
I shared with Dr. Peale how many amazing things God had brought out of Todd's death after I had given myself and Todd over to the Lord, as he had suggested.
I asked Mary, a friend, to look it over. She suggested a few changes, and I sent the letter with a prayer.
Can you imagine the joy I felt when I received a phone call from Ric, from The Peale Center?
Ric said Dr. Peale had read my letter and asked him to call me.
I was surprised when Ric asked if I was a professional writer. I said, "No, I'm just a mom." I also shared how this letter flowed so fast that I couldn't explain it. Ric told me he understood.
Now, the biggest surprise, Ric asked my permission to publish my letter in Plus Magazine. Wow!

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