I have a good friend who lives only about four miles from me. We are what some would consider unlikely friends as she is 40+ years older than me, however, I consider her one of my nearest and dearest. We first became acquainted when we worked scooping ice cream together in my high school days. Ever since then, for the most part, we communicate through letters (no, not email, actual pen and paper letters!). For my birthday probably about 12 years ago, my present from this friend was a mailing on the 12th of each month for an entire year. I received funny cards, letters, post cards with sayings on them and what a treat it was to know I would have some "real" mail at least once a month.
Almost four years ago, I decided to return the gift and send her something on the 23rd of each month for a year. However, once the year was up I didn't want to stop so I told her it was no longer a birthday present, it would just be our tradition. To this day (literally) I make sure I get a note in the mail to her for the 23rd of the month. And depending on what's going on in my life, many months there are more correspondences in between, both me to her and her to me.
So if it's been a long time since you've *written (not typed) a letter or even a quick note to someone, think about doing it. I can tell you it puts a smile on my face when I open the door to my mailbox and see a real letter waiting inside just for me.
*Signing a Christmas card does not count!
1 comment:
Amen to that!
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