What a wonderful reminder. I am going to commit to sending cards to those who support me in my current health situation. I had a kidney transplant that lasted for 18 years. It failed about 20 months ago. I am back on dialysis, and on the transplant list. Things are pretty tough. I have a handful of friends that are supporting me by helping with chores and doctor visits. They MORE than deserve a card. I believe that cards to my dialysis staff, dietician, and social worker would also be important....
What a wonderful reminder. I am going to commit to sending cards to those who support me in my current health situation. I had a kidney transplant that lasted for 18 years. It failed about 20 months ago. I am back on dialysis, and on the transplant list. Things are pretty tough. I have a handful of friends that are supporting me by helping with chores and doctor visits. They MORE than deserve a card. I believe that cards to my dialysis staff, dietician, and social worker would also be important. Thanks so much for his reminder. ????????
I could write a letter to my nephew. He is 10 years old. I think he would be happy, if I confirmed my donation to his read-a-thon goal with a hand written note.
Today I gave my daughter a birthday card made by myself, with a drawing of her favorite characters (pj masks ????). It said “happy birthday” and “love you” …it was nice to see her happy face
When I was in high school, I would always write handwritten thank you notes to my teachers at the end of the semester, usually accompanied by a gift card. Since I started college, I have kind of fallen out of this habit, but it would be a good habit to start again. I would write a note to Dr. Clanton thanking him for all the spiritual growth he has allowed me to have and for the clarity I now have about the world because of his teaching; a note to Dr. Runestad thanking him for the beautiful spir...
When I was in high school, I would always write handwritten thank you notes to my teachers at the end of the semester, usually accompanied by a gift card. Since I started college, I have kind of fallen out of this habit, but it would be a good habit to start again. I would write a note to Dr. Clanton thanking him for all the spiritual growth he has allowed me to have and for the clarity I now have about the world because of his teaching; a note to Dr. Runestad thanking him for the beautiful spiritual experiences and cultivated gratitude that music has brought forth in me; a note to Dr. Nathaniel Wilson thanking him for helping me cultivate better speaking skills for my future career and for helping me see my life in a new way through the lens of gender; and a note to Coach Brad Jenny thanking him for helping me to cultivate better running skills and for encouraging me during my races.
Most appreciated are notes to someone who continues to live with grief or suffering. At the problem’s inception much support is given, but it’s easy to forget the courage it takes to live day after day with physical or psychic pain. Today, may I remember those who have the courage to go on and send a note applauding their strength.
A couple of my dear friends love to receive mail but struggle to write back due to hand tremors or arthritis. One is going through a tough time and welcomes the support and encouragement. The other has lost a good deal of her hearing and is not interacting as much as she used to in groups, so the letters are a way of having conversation together that would be impossible via phone.
We have gotten so used to technical forms of communication with their layers of distance that we often forget th...
A couple of my dear friends love to receive mail but struggle to write back due to hand tremors or arthritis. One is going through a tough time and welcomes the support and encouragement. The other has lost a good deal of her hearing and is not interacting as much as she used to in groups, so the letters are a way of having conversation together that would be impossible via phone.
We have gotten so used to technical forms of communication with their layers of distance that we often forget the power that our hearts poured through the mediums of ink and paper can have.
the forgotten people of my life. those taken for granted. your priest. your rabbi. your dentist. your neighbor. your plumber. your siblings. your co-workers. these are the people always there for you. I would simply state thank you for always being there for me. I don’t always remember to thank you. just imagine how much of boost of joy would you feel receiving a gift of thankfulness from someone. I do enjoy the “thinking of you” notes I receive.
I snail mail ‘Get Well’ cards to people I know who have health issues and need encouragement, uplifting and prayers. I don’t write much in the card, but I do say that my prayers and thoughts are with them. And hope that they will get well soon.
When you are going through especially a long haul kind of illness, such thoughtfulness means more than you might realize. Being sick for a long time takes you out of the loop of the life around you, and it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. That’s just how it is because life requires interaction, and sickness sometimes precludes that. Receiving a card in the mail can really lift your spirits!
Aine, thank you for bringing up the power of pen to paper. It connotes an intimacy no electronic communication can match and can be read over and over.
The only times that I write handwritten anything to anyone these days and send it “snail mail” is to express my condolences when someone has died, or, when sending a card of encouragement to someone who is struggling. That’s it. Even in cards, if I want to include a note of some length, I type it out and paste it into the card. Why? Because I have terrible handwriting!
To my mother. We don't always see eye to eye and our relationship isn't the most ideal mother/daughter relationship but she has done so so much for me that I am grateful for. I would tell her how much I appreciate what she has done for me. Even though I wouldn't always use her approaches to certain issues, I know that she comes from a place of love for her daughter and that regardless of my momentary anger, I can see clearly that she only wants what's best for me. I would tell her that I genuine...
To my mother. We don’t always see eye to eye and our relationship isn’t the most ideal mother/daughter relationship but she has done so so much for me that I am grateful for. I would tell her how much I appreciate what she has done for me. Even though I wouldn’t always use her approaches to certain issues, I know that she comes from a place of love for her daughter and that regardless of my momentary anger, I can see clearly that she only wants what’s best for me. I would tell her that I genuinely and truly love her. It’s an unconditional love (we probably wouldn’t be in each other’s lives had we not been mother and daughter in all honesty). I would tell her that her sadness is my own, because she is my mother and I am her daughter. I would tell her that I am happy and grateful that she is my mother
I am very touched by your heart and that you know your mother loves you unconditionally, even if you and your mother don't see eye to eye. I have a grown daughter and we don't see eye to eye but I do know that she knows I love her unconditionally, no matter what.
She has always been my 'rebellious child' and I have always been there for her, trying to find the balance between letting her discover who she is, allowing her to be herself and letting her know when I feel that she is not doing t...
I am very touched by your heart and that you know your mother loves you unconditionally, even if you and your mother don’t see eye to eye. I have a grown daughter and we don’t see eye to eye but I do know that she knows I love her unconditionally, no matter what.
She has always been my ‘rebellious child’ and I have always been there for her, trying to find the balance between letting her discover who she is, allowing her to be herself and letting her know when I feel that she is not doing things that will keep her healthy and safe.
And she has learned to appreciate a mother who is a ‘helicopter mom’ – a mom who hovers over her children – rather than have a mother who doesn’t care at all.
My daughter has a very different personally than me (she is a lot more outgoing than me) and I have learned so much from her and appreciate her uniqueness, creativity and zeal for life. And I do love her for who she is.
I really appreciate your words about your mother and your relationship with your mother.
Ah Susan, reading that has made me all emotional...haha what a softie I am. (Now there is a trait I share with my mother... however I unfortunately hide mine from my mother - a consequence of a turbulent upbringing. She thinks I am a big hard nut. Little does she know, I cry at all Disney films haha)
I love your term 'helicopter mum'. I would most certainly be one, without a doubt. I have an image of a mother hen, covering her offspring with her big feathered wings.
Well done on being suc...
Ah Susan, reading that has made me all emotional…haha what a softie I am. (Now there is a trait I share with my mother… however I unfortunately hide mine from my mother – a consequence of a turbulent upbringing. She thinks I am a big hard nut. Little does she know, I cry at all Disney films haha)
I love your term ‘helicopter mum’. I would most certainly be one, without a doubt. I have an image of a mother hen, covering her offspring with her big feathered wings.
Well done on being such a beautiful mother figure to your children dear Susan x
To my past self at 14 years old and it would read: “Take it easy and enjoy everything you have at this moment.”
Would love to write a card to Brother David to thank him for being him and for his teachings!
What a wonderful reminder. I am going to commit to sending cards to those who support me in my current health situation. I had a kidney transplant that lasted for 18 years. It failed about 20 months ago. I am back on dialysis, and on the transplant list. Things are pretty tough. I have a handful of friends that are supporting me by helping with chores and doctor visits. They MORE than deserve a card. I believe that cards to my dialysis staff, dietician, and social worker would also be important....
What a wonderful reminder. I am going to commit to sending cards to those who support me in my current health situation. I had a kidney transplant that lasted for 18 years. It failed about 20 months ago. I am back on dialysis, and on the transplant list. Things are pretty tough. I have a handful of friends that are supporting me by helping with chores and doctor visits. They MORE than deserve a card. I believe that cards to my dialysis staff, dietician, and social worker would also be important. Thanks so much for his reminder.
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I could write a letter to my nephew. He is 10 years old. I think he would be happy, if I confirmed my donation to his read-a-thon goal with a hand written note.
Today I gave my daughter a birthday card made by myself, with a drawing of her favorite characters (pj masks ????). It said “happy birthday” and “love you” …it was nice to see her happy face
Happy birthday to your daughter, dear Palm.
Thank you dear Anna !! I am touched by your note ????
When I was in high school, I would always write handwritten thank you notes to my teachers at the end of the semester, usually accompanied by a gift card. Since I started college, I have kind of fallen out of this habit, but it would be a good habit to start again. I would write a note to Dr. Clanton thanking him for all the spiritual growth he has allowed me to have and for the clarity I now have about the world because of his teaching; a note to Dr. Runestad thanking him for the beautiful spir...
When I was in high school, I would always write handwritten thank you notes to my teachers at the end of the semester, usually accompanied by a gift card. Since I started college, I have kind of fallen out of this habit, but it would be a good habit to start again. I would write a note to Dr. Clanton thanking him for all the spiritual growth he has allowed me to have and for the clarity I now have about the world because of his teaching; a note to Dr. Runestad thanking him for the beautiful spiritual experiences and cultivated gratitude that music has brought forth in me; a note to Dr. Nathaniel Wilson thanking him for helping me cultivate better speaking skills for my future career and for helping me see my life in a new way through the lens of gender; and a note to Coach Brad Jenny thanking him for helping me to cultivate better running skills and for encouraging me during my races.
Most appreciated are notes to someone who continues to live with grief or suffering. At the problem’s inception much support is given, but it’s easy to forget the courage it takes to live day after day with physical or psychic pain. Today, may I remember those who have the courage to go on and send a note applauding their strength.
Amen! A little encouragement in such a situation means more than the sender can possibly realize unless they, too, have walked in those shoes.
Anyone and everyone. It would say what is true.
A couple of my dear friends love to receive mail but struggle to write back due to hand tremors or arthritis. One is going through a tough time and welcomes the support and encouragement. The other has lost a good deal of her hearing and is not interacting as much as she used to in groups, so the letters are a way of having conversation together that would be impossible via phone.
We have gotten so used to technical forms of communication with their layers of distance that we often forget th...
A couple of my dear friends love to receive mail but struggle to write back due to hand tremors or arthritis. One is going through a tough time and welcomes the support and encouragement. The other has lost a good deal of her hearing and is not interacting as much as she used to in groups, so the letters are a way of having conversation together that would be impossible via phone.
We have gotten so used to technical forms of communication with their layers of distance that we often forget the power that our hearts poured through the mediums of ink and paper can have.
the forgotten people of my life. those taken for granted. your priest. your rabbi. your dentist. your neighbor. your plumber. your siblings. your co-workers. these are the people always there for you. I would simply state thank you for always being there for me. I don’t always remember to thank you. just imagine how much of boost of joy would you feel receiving a gift of thankfulness from someone. I do enjoy the “thinking of you” notes I receive.
I snail mail ‘Get Well’ cards to people I know who have health issues and need encouragement, uplifting and prayers. I don’t write much in the card, but I do say that my prayers and thoughts are with them. And hope that they will get well soon.
When you are going through especially a long haul kind of illness, such thoughtfulness means more than you might realize. Being sick for a long time takes you out of the loop of the life around you, and it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. That’s just how it is because life requires interaction, and sickness sometimes precludes that. Receiving a card in the mail can really lift your spirits!
Aine, thank you for bringing up the power of pen to paper. It connotes an intimacy no electronic communication can match and can be read over and over.
Yes, and what it says every time you read it is, “Someone Cares.” And that is a beautiful message!
The only times that I write handwritten anything to anyone these days and send it “snail mail” is to express my condolences when someone has died, or, when sending a card of encouragement to someone who is struggling. That’s it. Even in cards, if I want to include a note of some length, I type it out and paste it into the card. Why? Because I have terrible handwriting!
Hahaha! I also have bad handwriting. I can make it look OK if I write carefully.
To my mother. We don't always see eye to eye and our relationship isn't the most ideal mother/daughter relationship but she has done so so much for me that I am grateful for. I would tell her how much I appreciate what she has done for me. Even though I wouldn't always use her approaches to certain issues, I know that she comes from a place of love for her daughter and that regardless of my momentary anger, I can see clearly that she only wants what's best for me. I would tell her that I genuine...
To my mother. We don’t always see eye to eye and our relationship isn’t the most ideal mother/daughter relationship but she has done so so much for me that I am grateful for. I would tell her how much I appreciate what she has done for me. Even though I wouldn’t always use her approaches to certain issues, I know that she comes from a place of love for her daughter and that regardless of my momentary anger, I can see clearly that she only wants what’s best for me. I would tell her that I genuinely and truly love her. It’s an unconditional love (we probably wouldn’t be in each other’s lives had we not been mother and daughter in all honesty). I would tell her that her sadness is my own, because she is my mother and I am her daughter. I would tell her that I am happy and grateful that she is my mother
I am very touched by your heart and that you know your mother loves you unconditionally, even if you and your mother don't see eye to eye. I have a grown daughter and we don't see eye to eye but I do know that she knows I love her unconditionally, no matter what.
She has always been my 'rebellious child' and I have always been there for her, trying to find the balance between letting her discover who she is, allowing her to be herself and letting her know when I feel that she is not doing t...
I am very touched by your heart and that you know your mother loves you unconditionally, even if you and your mother don’t see eye to eye. I have a grown daughter and we don’t see eye to eye but I do know that she knows I love her unconditionally, no matter what.
She has always been my ‘rebellious child’ and I have always been there for her, trying to find the balance between letting her discover who she is, allowing her to be herself and letting her know when I feel that she is not doing things that will keep her healthy and safe.
And she has learned to appreciate a mother who is a ‘helicopter mom’ – a mom who hovers over her children – rather than have a mother who doesn’t care at all.
My daughter has a very different personally than me (she is a lot more outgoing than me) and I have learned so much from her and appreciate her uniqueness, creativity and zeal for life. And I do love her for who she is.
I really appreciate your words about your mother and your relationship with your mother.
Ah Susan, reading that has made me all emotional...haha what a softie I am. (Now there is a trait I share with my mother... however I unfortunately hide mine from my mother - a consequence of a turbulent upbringing. She thinks I am a big hard nut. Little does she know, I cry at all Disney films haha)
I love your term 'helicopter mum'. I would most certainly be one, without a doubt. I have an image of a mother hen, covering her offspring with her big feathered wings.
Well done on being suc...
Ah Susan, reading that has made me all emotional…haha what a softie I am. (Now there is a trait I share with my mother… however I unfortunately hide mine from my mother – a consequence of a turbulent upbringing. She thinks I am a big hard nut. Little does she know, I cry at all Disney films haha)
I love your term ‘helicopter mum’. I would most certainly be one, without a doubt. I have an image of a mother hen, covering her offspring with her big feathered wings.
Well done on being such a beautiful mother figure to your children dear Susan x
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