47 - Title To The Letter

By Kay Heitsch

Having Ric call saying Dr. Peale had read my letter was wonderful. Now, asking my permission to publish it was something I never dreamed of.

This was a personal letter. It wasn't that long, but now Ric has asked me to add more details. Yikes, I wasn't expecting that! I did my best and added the details Ric suggested.

I mentioned in my letter how I had been giving the "Have A Great Day" paperback book by Dr. Peale to friends and relatives.

I had also given the condensed edition of The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Peale to the cross-country and football teams, as well as Todd's graduating classmates. I'd sign each one, In Loving Memory of Todd.

I sent my revised letter with the added details back to Ric.

I don't remember how long it was, but I received a large envelope with the layout of how the letter would be published.

When I saw the title, "In Loving Memory of Todd," I was overwhelmed, and tears filled my eyes, running down my cheeks.

God was certainly making something great out of Todd's death once