Happy 2020 Chelle!!

December 31, 2019

Dear Dr. Michelle,

Happy 2020!!

I still vividly remember that, for many years in the past, on each New

Year’s Eve, I’d carefully craft a note for you, wishing you to grow

healthily to reach your full potential in life.

Today, as we say good-bye to 2019, I am deeply touched by a note you

wrote in May 2007, when you were 17:

      What makes America great is the possibility we are taught to believe

      in; the optimistic conditioning we receive.  We are raised with

      idealism so that when we think for ourselves, we think so far and so

      wide.  We are trained to see opportunities in every situation.  We are

      trained to see the dream.

      And with that “eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible,”

      we dream with faith and confidence – and believe that we can

      accomplish anything. 

      That is greatness in itself.

I trust that this level of optimism and confidence will continue to be the

cornerstone for you to build a solid foundation for life.  Embrace the

future, Michelle, and reach your own special stars.

  

Love,

Mom