My Dear Stephen Hawking

Dear Prof. Hawking,

Last night I was reading about Venus, the Moon, and the interaction they will have on the 22nd of April. I had decided to read online what is going on in the night sky this week inspired by your book "George's Secret Key to the Universe." I am, however, reading it in Spanish and the title is "La Clave Secreto Del Universo." I know the book is more for children and young adults so I chose to read it in Spanish and I am loving every minute of it. Especially the desire to learn and teach which is why I still love learning to this day and taught mathematics for over 10 years. There is so much to learn in this world and I love your passion for science and the mysteries of the universe.
I also love your playful side and the part you played in Star Trek:TNG in which you were participating in a game of poker with Lt. Commander Data, Sir Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein in the holodeck. I believe you won the hand but then Data was called away on a red alert and he suspended the program. That was a short scene but very fun and memorable.
That makes it all the more sad for me today to learn that you are very ill and in the hospital. You have been so strong all these years despite having ALS. Your courage is an example to us all that regardless of physical ability, we do have great potential and to try our best every day to fulfill it. Thank you for so much that you have given to us in the form of your knowledge, example, and humor. I wish you well and hope you can recover from your chest infection. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mish