Debbie Macomber Blog
07 February 2008
Ruth Stafford Peale

Yesterday morning my dear friend Ruth Stafford Peale went to be with the Lord.  Both Dr. Peale and his wife had a profound impact on my career.  Reading THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING helped me through the difficult years of rejection when I first started writing. 

When I sold my first book, I wrote Dr. Peale and thanked him for writing his book.  He wrote me back!  His letter is one of my life’s treasures.  My daughters and I attended Ruth’s 100th birthday party in New York City in 2006, and I was in Pawling, NY, last November to see her.  We shall miss a great, great lady.  I consider it an honor to have known and loved her. 

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Re: Ruth Stafford Peale
I know it is always hard when we have to let one go, but then on the otherhand she is in such a better place. I am sure all that knew and loved her will miss her dearly. My heart and prayers go out to you Debbie. After all those rejections, you ended up one of the best writers out there. Keep going! God Bless You from Snowy Idaho!
Posted by mamagee on February 7, 2008 at 2:07 PM

Re: Ruth Stafford Peale
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth Peale, she was a wonderful lady. My prayers are with you as you grieve her passing. Both she and Dr. Peale made a great influence on people, you are truly blessed to have met her. God be with you,
Posted by marciaelaine on February 7, 2008 at 2:36 PM

Re: Ruth Stafford Peale
Dear Debbie.......My Aunt Ruth and Ruth Peale were good friends, and I am sure those two ladies will have wonderful times together in Heaven. Now I miss them both. Some day we will be all together.
With Love, Barbara (and Pam ) in Janesville
Posted by llbird0 on February 7, 2008 at 2:58 PM

Re: Ruth Stafford Peale
I'm so sorry to hear about Ruth Stafford Peale. She was a great lady with so much insight to give to the world. We're all better women for having her here with us. I've enjoyed reading her work over the years. But...she has now accomplished what we as Christians greatest hope is... to be at home with the Lord. What a great blessing for her.
Posted by betsy on February 7, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Re: Ruth Stafford Peale
Please excuse my error in posting a comment for this blog under "My Brother". I now have figured out how this works!!
Thank You...Mountainrose
Posted by mountianrose on February 10, 2008 at 8:56 AM

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