The Art of Letter Writing

I don't think people really appreciate the joy that comes from writing and receiving letters anymore. Letter writting is a lost art. Email and test messaging have taken over. Unfortunately, there is a generation of people still around who love to receive "real" mail - and - they appreciate the effort that goes into putting a pen to paper.

Here is a letter I wrote to my husband's grandmother a few years ago.

Dear Great Grandma,

How long has it been since I've written? Gadzooks. I'm sorry about the lag in time between letters. I've either become lazier or busier – or perhaps a little of both.

I hope you are doing well. Is it springtime yet? We are finally starting to see nice temperatures on a regular basis. As you know, I love to be outdoors, so it's great to get to play in the dirt again. I'm starting a flower bed in the backyard and it's taking all of my time and energy right now. We have Bermuda grass, so I'm having to make sure that is under control before I plant anything.

I'll bet that some of your plants are starting to come up now. I hope we can come and see you once school is out.

Brent is doing well in Qatar. For the first 3 weeks, he lived in a tent, but now they’ve opened up a new building, so he even has his own room with walls and everything.

The girls are doing well. The first couple of weeks after Brent left, Kay had some difficulties adjusting, but she's doing much better now. She goes to preschool 2 days per week and loves it. Beth is doing great, but that has a lot to do with all of the activities she's in. She's made straight A's all year and is currently involved with Honor Choir, Geo-Bowl (geography), piano and LTC (leadership training for Christ).

That's about it for now. I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy – or at least somewhere in between.

Hugs,

Carla

It didn't take long to write this letter - and it made a world of difference to her. Take a moment and brighten someone's life. Write a letter.... by hand. ;)