I am a total romantic by nature.... on my long list of favorite movies, two that stand out right now are 'P.S. I Love You' and 'The Notebook'. It dawned on me today that a similarity they have is the letters and stories that were written to or from a loved one. I have always loved to write, and recently in unpacking some boxes, I've discovered some letters that I wrote to Chris when he was very little. It helped me remember that young mother that I was, and how miraculous that little baby was to me, along with some little details that I have since forgotten, even though at the time, I was sure I would never forget.
Within the last couple of weeks I've received on my doorstep: dinners from neighbors and family, fresh vegetables with a note from my mother-in-law, a hand-made card from my sister-in-law, a sweet gift and card from a dear friend, and even some homemade ice cream from my sister. I was also blessed to receive an email from a cousin that lives far away, and found a long lost friend (best friends from 5th grade!) that found Chris on facebook. Letters, cards, notes.. they are so personal, and when I get an envelope in the mail (or dropped on the porch, taped to the door, or even an email or post on this blog), with the handwriting or words of someone I love, something happens in my heart, and I'm so grateful that they remembered me and not only took the time to think of me, but actually took the time to write.
There isn't anything like a hand-written letter... it's like a window into the soul... I know that I can say things in a letter that I may not be able to say in person. Sometimes they're the things that are closest to my heart, and if I said them out loud, it would just sound cheesy.
I'm challenging myself to write a few this week... love letters, by hand, to those 'someone specials' in my life. I don't do it enough anymore. Finding the ones I wrote to Chris reminded me how precious they are... and what a history they can leave behind.
Will you join me? Write a love letter to your husband, wife, or to your children; or write and thank someone for something they've done, no matter how small it may have seemed. How old are the stamps in your wallet? Get them out and make sure they don't need an extra penny stamp added on! *Ü*
what a great idea, I am on board. Woo-woo!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in as well. Eric and I have made this a tradition, (at least most years) to write each other a letter on our Anniversary in April. I have also done it before at Christmastime, and put it in his stocking.
I am a total letter writer, so it will just be a matter of doing it!!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm in too! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love giving and getting cards and notes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder :-)
Thanks Im in also I used to keep a journal about Kiya what she was doing as she grew up I wrote in it every week but some how I got caught up in my seemingly busy life I kick myself in the behind and have wished I would have done it for Hailey also expecially all she has went through. I have been thinking alot about it lately so thanks count me in.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea! Thanks for sharing. I'm on board :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love getting things too... and I'm sure when others get it they feel the same. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great entry...good to be reminded of such things - sometimes it's too easy to forget to do stuff like this!
ReplyDeleteWell written article.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading your blog backwards. Thanks so much for leaving comments on our blogs--that made my morning to see them. I love your thoughts in this post and have always kept and re-read the notes that other people have written me. I'm more of an e-mailer now. But, perhaps, I will follow your example sometime in the near future. :)
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