finding the right words

In 2014, my year was blessed by a gift I received just about 

every week...a handmade postcard from Nan.  As an artist,

Nan set a goal to create and send out a card each week.

From collage to stitchery to watercolor.....she designed & 

mailed.  

The cards were based on seasons, events, celebrations!

Whoever was on Nan's mailing list was in for some joy!!

Each card has been so special, both in the cover design 

and in the words on the stamp side.  Each card reminded 

me of the importance of words & sweet details.

Each week that a postcard arrived was met with surprise

and appreciation...."she thought of me....again!"

I am most certain my mail carrier came to wonder who 

Nan was and how she might get on this extraordinary

mailing list too!

These postcards will be paged through & looked at 

over & over.  They are intentional & meaningful!  They 

not only came from Nan's hand...but from her heart.

And just when I thought I received my favorite one...a new 

favorite one would arrive.

I find myself at some loss as to how to express my

appreciation to Nan.  So, I have decided to spread

her words...to share her kindness.

Yes, kindness matters!

And so I will count my blessings...Nan, you are most

certainly one of them!

When the final postcard arrived in December, 2014...

I cried as I held it in my hands.  Tears of thanks 

sometimes takes the place of words.

Thank you dear Nan!