Way to go Courtney! I actually read your letter yesterday but didn't have time to comment. I am psyched to read today that your letter (essay) got through to her! I've been on your web site here and there but checked it out just now and had to laugh at the "pickle picture" as there is a similar one of me floating around somewhere when I was your age on Christmas morning only it was a jar of olives!!! I love olives!!!