Our 40+ days of Lent might be over, but I think my card sending ways will continue. It felt so nice to send cards to people we were specifically praying for during this Lenten season. Several years ago, on my mom's birthday, she lost two of her cousins (brothers) in a tragic boating accident. They were my Aunt Katie's only children. . .and although I did not know them, it was very sad.
To be honest, when my Aunt was on my heart and in my mind--I didn't recall about the day her sons died--as time has passed, I simply. . .forgot. However, I just so happened to send her a card around that significant date and she was so grateful. That is God working through me to lift someone else up.
For St. Patrick's day we sent a card to a teacher we used to work with. She has been living with pancreatic cancer for two years. It was a funny card--it had Obama on the front. She and my husband had a very good, always joking relationship. I am sure she had a good laugh. Her funeral is tomorrow.
So I want to be more attuned to His voice. I want to buy cards that encourage and use His words to bless others as His words have blessed me. . .so Lent may be over, but my card sending days are not.
Wow, what sad stories both your aunt's loss and your friend losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. Im so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI bet they both truly treasured your cards.
I love a handwritten note in the mail, just love it.
Keep it up as it is a dying art.
Both very sad stories. I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. I'm sure the cards were very special to both of them. This is a wonderful idea.
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