(This Author Had A TYPO (Thanks for nothing, the Autocorrect! 😂) and needed to fix the title – sorry if you receive it twice!
This is a first – Never Have I Ever had somebody come up to me and ask this question.
I was meeting a friend for lunch – I was there first (which is another first!)! The beautiful hostess, dressed in a bright pink dress, with blonde hair and a warm smile, escorted me to my seat. It was the seat I loved but didn’t request. It sits by the open window overlooking the creek. Butterflies nestle in the foliage below, and this day, there was a gentle breeze.
Who Me?
As I was sitting down, the hostess (Barbara) asked if I was an author. I tried to be cool, really I did – but nobody has ever recognized me before. I hesitantly replied yes. Barbara told me she just finished my book, Raising Jess: A Story of Hope. I suppose I’m new to this, because instead of being a professional accustomed to recognition and skilled nonchalance, I blurted, “Who me?” “Really? You did?” Wow”
Barbara said that when I made the reservation, she recognized my name but thought No, it can’t be (her words, not mine). But when I walked in and she saw my curly hair, she decided to take a leap and ask.
You see, Barbara has a child who requires a lot of assistance. Her daughter is similar to our daughter, Jessica, in many ways. Barb told me she loved the book and felt a sense of Hope, and that she wasn’t alone.
Thanks, Dad
I sat down a bit dazed and sent a text to my dad and family telling them the story. My dad replied with,” Wow that must make you feel very special. And you are.” OK, now it’s really a great day.
Awww Shucks
I hope this doesn’t read like a brag blog – it’s truly a surreal moment and my 3 minutes of fame.
And, I loved every bit of those 180 seconds! And maybe that’s why we got the great table!
Hope You Had A Wonderful 4th
Lucy Phillips 
Susan 
Michele Eisenberg 
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