A Letter From John (pre-analogue horror)

Dearly Departed,
I’m replying to your letter, if for nobody other than myself, and how I feel. Despite your rather hurtful words, and the admittedly decent number of bad things I have done in my life, I must proclaim that I have done nothing terribly wrong in my life. You clearly have no basis for your words, and are perhaps just vying for attention.
But I don’t want to dwell on that. The puppet show is going much better than ever before. When I set up in the street, a crowd gathers from miles around to watch the puppets’ performance. Maybe it’s just the times changing, maybe it’s everybody that heard our radio show. Either way, both performances are exploding in popularity. Times are tough nowadays, but the shows supply just enough to stay afloat.
Really, I only have you to thank for our popularity. The help you lent us was instrumental in starting this career. We couldn’t have made it without you, and we dedicate all of our fame to you.
I pray that you’re enjoying yourself. Not that I doubt the greatness of the lord’s domain, of course, just that you may feel lonely up there alone. I know, and I think that you do too, that it is a fact that much of your family will not be joining you. Do not worry, though. I’ll be there soon to meet you, and I’ll tell you all about what’s happening in America, if you can’t already see everything.
Although we down here aren’t doing so well these days, it’s a period that will pass. Since the economy has been in shambles, some distrust of the government and president Hoover has begun to spread, but I for one feel like much of what they’re saying is fairly insane.
I maintain my trust in the US governance, and believe with my full heart that they will pull us through this. It does not matter to me how many leave the state; I’m staying, and can and will find a way to ride this out.
But yes, that is what has been going on here in Oklahoma. I can’t exactly ask for a response, but, wherever you are, I wish you a wonderful day. I also must thank you for your last letter. It’s like you're still here with me. us. So long as I have your words, I will never be alone.
Thank you for your appreciation,
-Maria Bankly