Donald abbott writes

donald abbott I will echo the above thoughts, your health first and always, the stories are a break from the reality of life and give us all a chance to enjoy a bit of fantasy. I would give that up for your health in a heartbeat. I truly enjoy the universe you created, it reminds me of bits and pieces of the sci fi I watched and read over the years. I to remember the first Star Trek as a child, the first Star Wars, and many others. I find as I get older that the older sci fi was some of the best, we had no idea then that much of it would become real. But still the idea that one person can create a universe and a story that seems so real. That is a talent and yours I would stack up against ALL others and say here is another of the great sci fi writers.

Dear Donald,

I am not sure if I can express adequately just how proud your words made me feel. I deeply thank you for that. As for my writing. It is the oposite with me, I would give up food and air before I give up writing. It is an obsession of mine, a curse perhaps. My very first thought after my stroke was: How can I possibly write like that? I love telling stories and now that I have readers that share that Universe with me, that need to write has even become stronger. With that said, I thank you so much for your and all the well wishes and warm thoughts I received. I have met only three of you, my readers in person, and it may sound like sentimental dribble, but I really am feeling the care and the kindness that come across these well wishes. Because they are sincere and I think that what makes them so precious.

Yours Vanessa