It’s me again.

Yesterday when I heard the news of your resignation I felt devastated.

I’m guessing you are in pretty bad shape. I’m sorry. I really wish I could send you that iPhone pinata I mentioned in my last letter to you. I’m sure it won’t make a real difference. The truth is I just wish I could DO something for you.  You’re a “top drawer” kind of person, I bet my sisters Bette and Tess would invite you to their party. I can tell you more about that some other time. You have got a lot on your plate right now.

I’ve been thinking about you all day.

I wish I could just look you right in the eyes and say,

thank you.

You have given the world so much.

Today when I was at the mall we walked past one of your stores. This is what my daughter did and I almost lost it.

It just moved me in a way I can’t fully explain.

(BTW, I was able to capture this moment using one of your devices – ye olde iPhone. Kudos, my friend. Kudos to you.)

My husband wrote this about you and your awesome company. Tonight he did a phone interview with some radio station in Australia and gave his take on what’s going down at Apple. He is an analyst, you see. He’s got a great brain. I bet you’d like him. I’ve noticed that people with great brains tend to gravitate towards other people with great brains.  But it’s not just his brain that is great, he’s got a great heart too. While I was writing you this letter someone just contacted him and asked him to comment on what your competitors could do to take advantage of this situation (read, “kick you while you’re down”) – he didn’t respond to them. He said he thought that was “crass.”

Keep your chin up.

I know you have to absorb a lot of craziness right now. I bet your wife is really worrying about you. But if it’s possible, I hope you can feel the good vibes we are sending your way. Vibes of gratitude. Vibes of courage. Vibes of confidence.

You can do whatever is required.

You can do it. I just know it.

We’ll be thinking about you lots.

Love,

Lize