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P.O. Box 442
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Mr. Tom Haley
3168C Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA
September 17, 2013
Dear Tom,
Even though we live close together now, I still enjoy writing letters to you. It's relaxing; a nice break from classes now that school has started again.
I'm really glad I transferred to Emory. Everything about it--the classes, the people, my sorority--seems better suited to me than UVA did. All my credits transferred except for one course, so I'll still graduate on time next year.
I'm sorry to hear you're so disappointed about not being called up to Atlanta this year. Please try to look at it this way. You had a fantastic season this year! You did what the Braves asked you to do, and you pitched really well. You didn't blow a save after May, and your performance is a big reason why you guys made the playoffs.
If you had been called up, you wouldn't have been the closer. Staying in AAA, you got that experience for the first time. You came into games in save situations, saw what late-inning pressure feels like, and found out how much you enjoy them. You wouldn't have done that in Atlanta.
I hope you're happy about your decision to stay in Atlanta most of the off-season. I think you'll enjoy working out, spending some time up in Canada with your family, and taking it easy this winter. Hopefully you won't miss UVA too much.
If I've rambled on too long, I'm sorry. You know how I get sometimes! As I'm writing this, I'm thinking about the fact that I'll be talking your ear off over dinner tonight. Can't wait!
Fondly,
Trish
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