October 12

Dear Nancy,

I don't know when we have had such a successful Parent's Association Meeting as the one last week with you as our speaker! It was obvious by the turnout, the questions asked and the run on your books, that your message was one parents needed and wanted. Your presentation was dramatic, humorous, and serious - the perfect combination to get people's attention and give them advice they will remember and use.

Your advice is even good for grandmothers. Despite considering myself a capable and experienced mother and grandmother, I found myself thinking of what you had said when I went out in the dark with my grandson the other night, and he said, "I'm scared." Although I almost replied, "There's nothing to be scared of," I caught myself and asked him what he was scared of. Then I reminded him that he could hold on to me if that would help.

Thanks for giving so many of us at North Shore sound counsel to hold on to. It certainly will help.