THANK YOU

You get to your mailbox, pull out the stack of bills, and adds that have been placed there. You toss them on the table, and sift thru all of it, expecting all the same in that pile.

But then, there, an envelope with handwriting on it addressed to you!! 

Does anyone else get supper excited when they get a card or letter in the mail!! Anything that's not a bill! Good me too!

Holiday& Birthday cards are wonderful too, but when you get an unexpected card or letter, there is just something significant about that! This is such a great way of letting a person know you are thinking of them, and that they matter. Words of affirmation are so appreciated, and to me, a card or a letter solidifies that in the most timeless way. 

True we can post a comment on their FB wall, send them a tweet, snap chat, message, or text. But sending letters used be a great pastime. Back when people waited on letters from loved ones, or pen pals, it was exhilarating. Don't get me wrong, I think social media is great, but it kind of steals that excitement. 

This to me is such a treasured part of our history that I pray we can continue to use and teach our children. 

When anyone of my family members receives a thank you card in the mail, or personally given to us, we put them up and leave them until there is no room. I made a sign a few years back that says "THANK YOU". This serves as a reminder that if someone has done something for you, or perhaps you just want to encourage, a simple thank you card could make them feel so valued, and appreciated. 

I challenge you to find a reason to send a card to someone today. Think of that person who would love a thank you, thinking of you, missing you, love you card. May your kindness and thoughts of that person bring them joy when they receive it.

God Bless Family