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lettersOne of the first things you discover when you put an inspirational website online, is that a lot of people will write to you. Many of the letters I receive are complimentary, praising the website and its content. Some are more specific, mentioning a section of the site or a poem the writer especially likes. Still others are intensely raw and personal from people who feel comfortable enough to confide and share their private thoughts and feelings. Mail is always welcome. I feel fortunate that there are so many interesting individuals who not only visit Inspiration for the Spirit, but also take the time to write.

Peace and Love always,
Patricia

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  1. Joan Adams Burchell - Ontario/Canada says

    Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 6:22 PM

    Hi, this is a return visit so that, today, I could read your poetry. It is soooo beautiful ! They are a real treasure of talent. Thank you for sharing with all the world. I think the one I connected with most was “Who I Am.” Atta girl! Blessings.

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  2. Melissa - New York, New York/USA says

    Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 10:12 AM

    Wow, you’ve done so much work since last I was here. “Dicky the Diver” and your garden page are my personal favorites. I also liked your page in memory of September 11th. I liked everything really. I recently saw a movie, “13 Conversations About One Thing” (that thing being happiness), and in it one of the characters quotes Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” and here I’ll paraphrase as well as I can remember, it’s something like— “The mind is its own place, and is capable of making hell out of heaven and heaven out of hell.” You’re positivity is inspiring. Let your light shine.

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  3. Lisa Ewert - Wisconsin/USA says

    Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 3:36 PM

    Your site is beautiful, and it brings a sense of peace to just be there. I especially enjoyed reading “Senses Affected” and “Miracle Man.” The graphics and music compliment the contents of your pages perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing. Peace and love.

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  4. Rachel - Singapore says

    Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 11:27 PM

    I like your poetry . . . it’s really inspiring and beautiful. I hope there will be more poems on this site.

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  5. Francine Pucillo - Long Island, New York/USA says

    Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 1:23 PM

    Lovely poems.

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  6. Caroline Hofstede - UK says

    Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 6:28 PM

    I can only say one thing . . . beautiful. I just love the lady with the lamp. Thank you so much for sharing. Talk soon.

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  7. Lasca - USA says

    Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 4:49 PM

    You unknowingly touched me in a profound way. I wanted to say thank you, and I find this poem really isn’t all that great, but it’s all I could come up with.

    A Mere Thank You
    You’ve put a smile on this face again
    Helped to ease all of the tears and pain
    Lifted my spirits and brightened my day
    So I wanted to take the time just to say thanks
    Thank you for helping me to get through
    I’m sure this is coming as a shock to you
    You probably weren’t even really aware
    That you helped me to get from here to there
    Just a simple act of kindness on your part
    Went such a long way and touched my heart
    I’m thankful there are hearts like yours around
    Because if it weren’t for you I would still be down
    My skies are once again turning to blue
    And the only person I can thank for that is you
    I just thought you should know what you’ve done
    Thank you once again for bringing back my sun.
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    • Patricia Petro says

      Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 8:55 PM

      Lasca, Never doubt the “greatness” of this poem . . . or the strength you’ve found within yourself. I’m so pleased the sun is shining again for you. Days won’t always be bright—we all manage to somehow slip and fall back. But hope does spring eternal when we have someone to fall back on. It’s a warm and wonderful poem, and it has touched my heart deeply.

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  8. Ertan - Istanbul, Turkey says

    Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 12:19 AM

    Hi, You created so beautiful site. I liked my visit. You can be proud. Thank you!

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  9. Laryalee Fraser - British Columbia/Canada says

    Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Patricia! I do love your work! You have a fresh way of delicately drawing emotions. I especially liked “Out of Sight” . . . “Mean Brother Rising” . . . “Cloud Nine.”

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  10. Carrie Ryman - Orange, Ohio/USA says

    Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 5:48 AM

    “Cloud Nine” is absolutely beautiful. Solitude, blissful solitude is one of the most denied and yet precious assets we have. I’m glad you were able to get past the pain and find and celebrate YOU again!

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