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Lanny Littlejohn, MD Prospective Clients

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR THE INCREDIBLY TALENTEDJULIE KAUFMAN-CRAVENS To whom ti mayconcern,

This letter of recommendation is written to highlight the outstanding workof an incredibly talented

restoration artist, par-excellence.

In the spring of 2022 our family had a significant challenge on hand. We were renting a furnished apartment in Encinitas, CA and a rambunctious 4 year old boy (our son)was left alone in a room with a four foot tall, hand-crafted, large scale terra cotta vase that we had heard was valued at over $10K. This was during a time when we were planning to move (as a US Navy family frequently does) to a duty station clear across the continental United States. We didn't haveany options other than confessing the tragedy and doing nothing, or reaching out to Julie to seewhat magic could be done. Unfortunately

Julie lives over 2,300 miles away.

After my wife decided ti was best to attempt a repair, Julie did not hesitateand with single-minded determination made it to our home that same week. She spent a couple of dayswith us slowly

reconstructing the vase with the patience and care of an artisan saint. The finished product looked as if it were freshly made. Althoughour landlord couldn't tell that t h evase had been broken intoover twenty pieces, integrity pressed me to confess the accident and, believe ti or not, no repercussion followed. Only agrateful owner happy to knowthat we had done al we could to right the situation.

withher fine craftsmanship and attention to detail Julie reminded us through her actions thatall is for the best in this the best o fall possible worlds. If you ever have the need she will easily remind you of that as well. She has my strongest recommendation for any work in the fieldof art, not just restoration.

With Sincere Gratitude,

Lanny FLittlejohn, MD, MBA, MA Captain, Medical Corps, US Navy

Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians Certified Physician Executive

Asst Professor of Emergency Medicine Uniformed Services University