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Letters to Louie:

Everyone needs a Louie

When my dad was in his early 80’s, he began to reflect on his life in his hometown, where he had lived most of his life. He had many stories of the people and places he knew as a boy, and then later through his life as a well- respected doctor.

He had a strong call to write but needed an audience…

and an inspiration to write every day.

Around the same time, my dad reconnected with a childhood friend named Louie. Like my dad and mom, and many of their friends, Louie and his wife were both experiencing age related health challenges. My dad sensed Louie could use a friend and connection. 

He began writing emails to Louie.

With Louie as his audience, my dad wrote freely. He knew Louie would understand the people, places and events my dad mentioned. A portal opened as Letters to Louie took flight. The two friends emailed back and forth about past and current events, family, and the struggles of aging.

Soon,  past and present worlds were converging.

The letters brought insight and inspiration to both my dad and Louie.  

My dad would later say the letters gave Louie hope and light during challenging times. But of course, the letters didn’t just help Louie. They also helped my dad. The letters helped him understand where he came from and who he had become. The letters helped my dad reflect on a life well-lived.

My dad looked forward to his Letters to Louie, and the truth is…

We all need something to look forward to. 

We all need purpose in our lives.

We all need a Louie.