Old School Thought

My birthday recently passed and I received a few emails, text messages, phone calls, and cards.  All of my birthday wishes meant a lot and I was thankful for each gesture.  However, some stood out more than others.  The text messages were cool but seemed like it was a last-minute thought. Emails were thoughtful because each person took the time to log into their account, type out a few words, and click send.  The phone calls made me smile.  Hearing the feeling and happiness in their voice will always put a smile on my face.  However, the previously mentioned couldn’t be placed in the same category as a handwritten note in a card.

There’s something about a handwritten note.  It holds value.  You can almost see the writer’s personality in the writing when compared to a note typed in a standardiZed font with a colon and parenthesis to make a happy face at the end.  The writer had to put thought into the entire process. They had to pick out the card, write a note, and mail it the old fashion way…with a stamp.  It might not sound like a big deal but it feels wonderful when I’m away from home and I get cards from my family telling me how much they miss me and to stay strong.  My kids always seem to find the funniest cards.

Take some time to send a card to a friend or a loved one.  Brush up on your chicken scratch and hanDwrite a note to let them now you were thinking about them.  If it’s been a while since you’ve used a pen then you might want to practice writing the note a few times before you send the final copy.  The small amount of time it takes to send a card could become a memory to last a lifetime.