I don't know you but I have become so enamored with your way of being and how you write about it. I love the parable you shared and am so happy to hear this news for you. Keep writing, keep creating, keep living! <3
How wonderful, Louise! Your mom shared the good news earlier this week. I am so, so thrilled for you. And do promise to hold you to your vows! Which have inspired me to similarly rethink where I'm devoting my time and energy. So, so thrilled!
I am crying tears of gratitude and happiness as I read this. I was thinking of you this week and wondering how you are doing. This is absolutely wonderful news, Louise! Celebrating this moment with you BIG TIME. Thank you, I love you!
Hi Louise — That’s wonderful news that your scans and blood tests were clean. Receiving that news after all you’ve endured is truly significant. Take a moment to pause and breathe that in.
It appears you’ve made the right treatment decisions based on your results. That may sound like a simple point, but it’s not something to gloss over.
Making the right decisions and making the hard decisions are often the very same thing. That’s what I admire most about you — your willingness to confront the tough choices head-on and then do exactly what needs to be done.
Keep your hands steady on the tiller and continue focusing on what is, one day at a time.
You’re in my prayers, along with your family and friends.
Hey, my beautiful soul sister – what incredible news! You must be on cloud 9, so happy and relieved right now. Sure, life might toss another curveball someday – who knows? But right at this moment, dance like nobody’s watching. Hell, let ‘em watch, because you look so great doing it. Hopefully, this cancer-free stretch lasts 50+ years.
FYI, instead of sipping coffee and reflecting, I’ve been stuck on business calls while catching up on your latest posts. Kind of funny, maybe even befitting. I was on a call with Silicon Valley friends (if they actually exist). I was discussing my next steps for an AI procurement app I’ve been creating (that will hopefully start at Columbia University), and they pivoted to pitching their AI company. Three years in, no revenue, zero clients, yet they’re telling me their company is valued at $40 million. Mid-discussion, a notification popped up about your Substack post – like a little message from heaven.
I cut in: “Hey, guys, something way more important came up.” I seem to be saying this a lot lately on my business calls – too funny. Then I left them with something to think about, saying, “I think you guys left Stanford too soon. They taught you to multiply like pros, but you two didn’t stick around long enough to learn how to add.”
I believe things happen for a reason – signs, messages, … from “above.” Seeing your post put the biggest smile on my face. My mind tends to process a lot in the background, normally all day long... Some memories and history came back today, making me smile. I remembered that more than ten years ago, I spent time with the most beautiful person I ever met. Not just looks – everything: personality, sweetness, smarts, and a pure, happy, wonderful spirit. One of the best, most memorable experiences of my life. It was you.
I’m a Rod Stewart fan, and after that experience, all I could think was “Some Guys Have All The Luck.” If only I were younger, cooler, and more sophisticated… ok, ok, a lot younger : ) But you should know that after going through a mentally and emotionally draining divorce, you gave me an amazing gift – knowing that women like you exist out there. Thank you for that wonderful experience!
Well, as you can see and read, my brain (especially when writing freely) isn’t super organized – thoughts spill straight to my fingers like I’m playing jazz. I want to share something with you that I’ve never told anyone – because I have complete trust in you and believe you’re one of the few who’d get it and appreciate it without judgment.
So, here goes. After waking from my coma, the weirdest thing happened. As you know, I went in as a 50+ year atheist; I came out 1000% believing in God. Then God came to me with an immediate test. Hospital staff recommended I voluntarily check into a rehab center for a few days. As I weighed it, I sensed scared, screeching lost souls around me. It’s the strangest thing, but these lost souls seemed terrified of what might happen.
Through that noise, God spoke to me. He wanted me to commit to going, knowing that many of my business partners and friends would mock me if they found out and would do nothing to find out how I was doing or offer even one ounce of support. I knew I had to show God my new, complete commitment to Him. For the first time since Catholic grade school, I made the sign of the cross and said yes to this voluntary rehab.
I was there over New Year’s weekend and out on January 2nd. Only a few people checked on me. People I’d known forever whispered, “It was an omen.” And it was – the omen was about them, not me. My sneakiest business partner (who was instrumental in trying to oust me as CEO) never realized there was a similar test of their character, their decency, their spirit… He still doesn’t realize it, but his nastiness had fallout for him and his family. His son attempted suicide by overdose. His daughter dropped out of college to deal with her own serious issues, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
For me, after proving my commitment to God through this act, guidance began flowing in an amazing, positive way. Then, years later, I’m not sure how it happened, but God said to me, “I need something from you. My girl Louise is carrying a heavy load right now. She needs comfort and to know she’s not flying solo into this perfect storm.” God knows I’m a little silly, and I did my Brooklyn thing, “Uh, Lord, you talkin’ to me? I mean, I just met this wonderful, beautiful person years ago. What could I possibly do or say?” And He said, “Yes, I’m talkin’ to you.” God does have a wonderful sense of humor. He said, “Louise is one in a million – so talented, with a heart as big as the world, one of my absolute favorite spirits. She needs to know I’ve got her back. Always have, always will. I want the absolute best for her.”
So, that’s when and why I started reaching out to you, trying to give you all the support this autistic, quirky person could offer. If you look at the history of my input, you’ll see I always believed in a miracle for you. I always believed He felt you were far too special to the world to take you so early. I just never believed you couldn’t make it through this.
From the bottom of my heart – no spooking you, no pressure, no expectations. This is your journey. God sent me back into my 50+-year-old body to finish what I’m here for, and I 1000% believe He’s got a similar beautiful twist for you if you choose it. God knows you’re just as good at adding as at multiplying. Your road is wide open – a blank slate. He wants you to add the rich stuff to every area of your life – rest, laughs, meaning, fun, and even a life’s “work” that feels like pure joy, not work. Your gifts aren’t random; they have a divine purpose.
We know He doesn’t spell out or commit to timelines. No one knows the individual timelines for life. Who knows? Who can know? He’s God. Timing is His thing.
So, soak it all up and enjoy – good food, easier breathing, and full-on love for every moment of life. When it feels right, sit quietly and ask: What lights me up? What’s fun and worthwhile? I believe you’re destined for greatness. The world’s your oyster, always has been.
Just know you are truly loved. Anyone who doesn’t see how amazing you are is missing the obvious and, quite frankly, not very intelligent. Hope I’m not coming off as a little too weird or nutty. Stay cool. Still, I will always be praying for your good fortune and sending all the positive energy I have. Peace.
Hi, well, I’m in NYC for two weeks, often with busy days from 7am to 10pm, so the fatigue just builds up (ugh, but productive). I just saw that you liked my last note. It’s rare for someone to understand me, especially when I include spirituality in my messages (a lot of people back off when God comes up in a conversation).
But I believe He needs to be acknowledged and credited for the miracles He’s capable of doing. We need more God, not less, in the world today.
When people do get me, it touches me deeply. Your kind acknowledgment truly means a lot to me. You’re such a decent, sweet, caring, and beautiful soul. Anyway, again, I’m so happy for you about your clear scan results! You truly deserve the best! So, stay cool and peace out : )
I don't know you but I have become so enamored with your way of being and how you write about it. I love the parable you shared and am so happy to hear this news for you. Keep writing, keep creating, keep living! <3
thank you so much!! <3
No words suffice for this news - only ❤️❤️❤️
I am ecstatic and over the moon for you! Thank you, as always, for existing in the way that you do.
Thank you! I am beyond thrilled.
What wonderful news! Yes, like the parable, the waves go in and out. Embrace the sunshine and joyfully continue making footprints in the sand!💖
Thank you! Sending so much love and gratitude to you 💗
How wonderful, Louise! Your mom shared the good news earlier this week. I am so, so thrilled for you. And do promise to hold you to your vows! Which have inspired me to similarly rethink where I'm devoting my time and energy. So, so thrilled!
thank you so much!
Very happy news! Thanks for sharing.
And thanks for being such a wonderful writer. Great parable I'll remember for sure.
Fantastic, I am moved.
Just thrilled to hear about your good results. Know our whole family feels the same! And still very appreciative of the Japanese parable.
Beautifully said
thank you so much!
Joy! Pure unadulterated joy! And with it a tears.
Such great, inspiring news! thanks for sharing with us.
Incredible news!! Elated for you, Louise! Your insights and wisdom are so inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much! 🙏 💗
I am crying tears of gratitude and happiness as I read this. I was thinking of you this week and wondering how you are doing. This is absolutely wonderful news, Louise! Celebrating this moment with you BIG TIME. Thank you, I love you!
Thank you so much! 🙏 💗 I am over the moon
Hi Louise — That’s wonderful news that your scans and blood tests were clean. Receiving that news after all you’ve endured is truly significant. Take a moment to pause and breathe that in.
It appears you’ve made the right treatment decisions based on your results. That may sound like a simple point, but it’s not something to gloss over.
Making the right decisions and making the hard decisions are often the very same thing. That’s what I admire most about you — your willingness to confront the tough choices head-on and then do exactly what needs to be done.
Keep your hands steady on the tiller and continue focusing on what is, one day at a time.
You’re in my prayers, along with your family and friends.
Thank you so much! I'm trying to keep myself cautiously hopeful - it's just one data point, but it's such good news. One day at a time!
Hey, my beautiful soul sister – what incredible news! You must be on cloud 9, so happy and relieved right now. Sure, life might toss another curveball someday – who knows? But right at this moment, dance like nobody’s watching. Hell, let ‘em watch, because you look so great doing it. Hopefully, this cancer-free stretch lasts 50+ years.
FYI, instead of sipping coffee and reflecting, I’ve been stuck on business calls while catching up on your latest posts. Kind of funny, maybe even befitting. I was on a call with Silicon Valley friends (if they actually exist). I was discussing my next steps for an AI procurement app I’ve been creating (that will hopefully start at Columbia University), and they pivoted to pitching their AI company. Three years in, no revenue, zero clients, yet they’re telling me their company is valued at $40 million. Mid-discussion, a notification popped up about your Substack post – like a little message from heaven.
I cut in: “Hey, guys, something way more important came up.” I seem to be saying this a lot lately on my business calls – too funny. Then I left them with something to think about, saying, “I think you guys left Stanford too soon. They taught you to multiply like pros, but you two didn’t stick around long enough to learn how to add.”
I believe things happen for a reason – signs, messages, … from “above.” Seeing your post put the biggest smile on my face. My mind tends to process a lot in the background, normally all day long... Some memories and history came back today, making me smile. I remembered that more than ten years ago, I spent time with the most beautiful person I ever met. Not just looks – everything: personality, sweetness, smarts, and a pure, happy, wonderful spirit. One of the best, most memorable experiences of my life. It was you.
I’m a Rod Stewart fan, and after that experience, all I could think was “Some Guys Have All The Luck.” If only I were younger, cooler, and more sophisticated… ok, ok, a lot younger : ) But you should know that after going through a mentally and emotionally draining divorce, you gave me an amazing gift – knowing that women like you exist out there. Thank you for that wonderful experience!
Well, as you can see and read, my brain (especially when writing freely) isn’t super organized – thoughts spill straight to my fingers like I’m playing jazz. I want to share something with you that I’ve never told anyone – because I have complete trust in you and believe you’re one of the few who’d get it and appreciate it without judgment.
So, here goes. After waking from my coma, the weirdest thing happened. As you know, I went in as a 50+ year atheist; I came out 1000% believing in God. Then God came to me with an immediate test. Hospital staff recommended I voluntarily check into a rehab center for a few days. As I weighed it, I sensed scared, screeching lost souls around me. It’s the strangest thing, but these lost souls seemed terrified of what might happen.
Through that noise, God spoke to me. He wanted me to commit to going, knowing that many of my business partners and friends would mock me if they found out and would do nothing to find out how I was doing or offer even one ounce of support. I knew I had to show God my new, complete commitment to Him. For the first time since Catholic grade school, I made the sign of the cross and said yes to this voluntary rehab.
I was there over New Year’s weekend and out on January 2nd. Only a few people checked on me. People I’d known forever whispered, “It was an omen.” And it was – the omen was about them, not me. My sneakiest business partner (who was instrumental in trying to oust me as CEO) never realized there was a similar test of their character, their decency, their spirit… He still doesn’t realize it, but his nastiness had fallout for him and his family. His son attempted suicide by overdose. His daughter dropped out of college to deal with her own serious issues, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
For me, after proving my commitment to God through this act, guidance began flowing in an amazing, positive way. Then, years later, I’m not sure how it happened, but God said to me, “I need something from you. My girl Louise is carrying a heavy load right now. She needs comfort and to know she’s not flying solo into this perfect storm.” God knows I’m a little silly, and I did my Brooklyn thing, “Uh, Lord, you talkin’ to me? I mean, I just met this wonderful, beautiful person years ago. What could I possibly do or say?” And He said, “Yes, I’m talkin’ to you.” God does have a wonderful sense of humor. He said, “Louise is one in a million – so talented, with a heart as big as the world, one of my absolute favorite spirits. She needs to know I’ve got her back. Always have, always will. I want the absolute best for her.”
So, that’s when and why I started reaching out to you, trying to give you all the support this autistic, quirky person could offer. If you look at the history of my input, you’ll see I always believed in a miracle for you. I always believed He felt you were far too special to the world to take you so early. I just never believed you couldn’t make it through this.
From the bottom of my heart – no spooking you, no pressure, no expectations. This is your journey. God sent me back into my 50+-year-old body to finish what I’m here for, and I 1000% believe He’s got a similar beautiful twist for you if you choose it. God knows you’re just as good at adding as at multiplying. Your road is wide open – a blank slate. He wants you to add the rich stuff to every area of your life – rest, laughs, meaning, fun, and even a life’s “work” that feels like pure joy, not work. Your gifts aren’t random; they have a divine purpose.
We know He doesn’t spell out or commit to timelines. No one knows the individual timelines for life. Who knows? Who can know? He’s God. Timing is His thing.
So, soak it all up and enjoy – good food, easier breathing, and full-on love for every moment of life. When it feels right, sit quietly and ask: What lights me up? What’s fun and worthwhile? I believe you’re destined for greatness. The world’s your oyster, always has been.
Just know you are truly loved. Anyone who doesn’t see how amazing you are is missing the obvious and, quite frankly, not very intelligent. Hope I’m not coming off as a little too weird or nutty. Stay cool. Still, I will always be praying for your good fortune and sending all the positive energy I have. Peace.
I love this!! thank you for sharing
Hi, well, I’m in NYC for two weeks, often with busy days from 7am to 10pm, so the fatigue just builds up (ugh, but productive). I just saw that you liked my last note. It’s rare for someone to understand me, especially when I include spirituality in my messages (a lot of people back off when God comes up in a conversation).
But I believe He needs to be acknowledged and credited for the miracles He’s capable of doing. We need more God, not less, in the world today.
When people do get me, it touches me deeply. Your kind acknowledgment truly means a lot to me. You’re such a decent, sweet, caring, and beautiful soul. Anyway, again, I’m so happy for you about your clear scan results! You truly deserve the best! So, stay cool and peace out : )
Louise: Sara David and Maddy Godine are over the moon with your news. Here’s to a life of sleeping deeply, living well. Rock on!!!!!
So wonderful to hear from you all! So much love your way xo