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| New Years at Frazier's |
It had been a long time since I had thought to get the mail. The chore of collecting catalogs and such had years ago been passed to my husband. After all, the mail had unfortunately become a daily delivery of unwanted ads and bills. Outside of Christmas and birthdays it was rare to find anything worth while in the postbox. Still, there is no denying that spark when you get something special in the mail. You know what I'm talking about right? That feeling you get when you spot a greeting card sized envelope in the mix. But technology has changed the way most people connect. Between email, texting and Facebook, few use snail mail. The world lives life online and that means I do too. Well, that is until I received my first Send Out Card greeting.
I was surprised when I first noticed the card. It was past the holidays and my birthday was months away. Still, I could feel a bit of excitement stirring within me. Intrigued I glanced at the return address printed in the upper left hand corner of the envelope. It was from our good friends, Trin and Joe. The rest of the mail dropped on the counter as I began fumbling to open the envelope. I thought a letter opener would be helpful, but had not a clue where to find one. Caught in the moment, I risked a paper cut as I slid my finger under the sealed flap. Pulling the card free, I quickly tried guessing what it might be..."an invitation or announcement," I thought to myself. Opening the card I discovered I was wrong.
Trin and Joe simply sent my husband and I a "Just Because" card. In it they expressed how thankful they were for our friendship and the fun we had when we got together. There was a picture of my husband and I posing with the two of them on the cover of the card. Memories of that get-together crossed my mind. I stood for a few minutes looking over the card and feeling the warmth of friendship wash over me. The card was such an unexpected blessing. It made my day. I not only read it a couple of times, I proudly displayed it on the counter. It was fun to see my husband experience the same reaction to the card later that evening.
A year later, I am not only receiving Send Out Cards and gifts in the mail...I am sending them. The joy of celebrating life, and keeping in touch with dear friends and family through cards is so much FUN! It's not only a blessing, it's my new ministry. I still communicate through email and texts. But I also send out love and friendship daily through Send Out Cards.
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