If no one from USA Online has called you within two weeks, it is probable that your letter was not selected. Ellen Arbogast, Editor, USA Online. This was terrific news. My letter wasn't flat out guaranteed of publication, but plainly I had Ellen Arbogast herself in my corner and on my side. Anyway, I felt pretty connected, for a change, so I did write back.
Some publications just answer with a form letter.
But yours was so courteous and warm. I did, as you noted, put a lot of myself into that letter. But I feel like you are really giving it careful consideration. Rest assured, I will never give up, not with persons of your caliber and goodwill cheering me on. Yours sincerely, etc., Michael Finley.