The following morning we received a specific list just before heading to the store that we would need to go to. From a place where naked kids play in muddy rivers and their moms hang their laundry on railings of the shacks they float on, she had checked out a gift on-line and sent us the name brand, color etc. of a special item. All this while we were “on the road”, so to say! Quite amazing, I thought.
Sometime later there was a beautiful little bulky envelope in our mailbox. There was no mistaking where it had come from with all of the stamps on it!! I held it for a while and just enjoyed looking at it! I began to think about all the people who had been involved in bringing this tiny, precious package half way around the world . . . from the hands of loved ones to the exact right home! This too, suddenly seemed amazing!
There are some things emails can't send . . . Thank you, Julene
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Anneliese, I can just imagine how holding it and savouring it for a few minutes must be priceless. I'm so glad we live in a world where we can have instant connections like blackberries and then the old fashioned mail that hands have touched and probably kissed on its way.
You are so welcome, Mom ... As the letter was sent with love, so is this comment ... Jules
there is nothing like something to hold on to when the one you long to hold is not near by....i love julene's penmanship!
How nice to visit you on your own blog, Anneliese. Lovely...I'll be back.
I am putting two and two together Anneliese but that mail is precious indeed. I hope I don't forget the importance of mail with all this electronic communication. And as Lovella said....wow....holding it is priceless knowing our loved ones touched it. I LOVE your blog you talented lady you! Beautiful shots, template and the writer is not half bad either!!! :) Keep it up inspirational one. Are you sitting in the storm too...huddled waiting for the lights to go out?! Hee hee...I have the candles lit already...just in case.
Congratulations Anneliese.
I'm glad you decided to post and look forward to hearing about the happenings in your life.
Isn't mail wonderful? In the world of email and skype and webcams, a letter in the mail is still a wonderful thing! Mmmmmm....I have to remember that too(the other direction!)
I too am delighted that you have started to blog. Your writing even in cards has always been such a blessing to me and now I get to be encouraged by your blog as well.
I also love getting mail!! It's such a nice change! Excited to see that you've started your own blog! Am looking forward to keeping up with it!
You did it! Way to go. I, too, have been inspired by the cards and notes you have written over the years. Something to savour. So now there is more to look forward to.
I am one that just loves recieving a letter in the mail...the old fashioned way. I have afew 'old faithfuls' that continue to send me information and love, and I usually make a coffee and then sit in my favorite place and then enjoy the moment. Kathy
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