Our Life.

a thought here and there

Sep 2006

The Handwritten Note

The handwritten note is a rare breed these days. In a world of email, text messaging, instant messenger(they're different, trust me) and cell phones which provide instant access to almost anyone, a note, written with pen and ink is worth keeping. Aunt Betty sent us a note the other day. Written on a small card no doubt chosen from amongst her many small cards purposed for encouraging or saying hello to various family members, her aged hands communicated what no email or phone call could convey better. Love and thoughtfulness.
Every so often she'll send us a note catching up on what she's doing and letting us know we're in her prayers. Sometimes short written notes are just the thing needed for a long time of encouragement.
Write a note to someone. All the greats wrote voraciously. Adams, Truman, Washington, Lincoln, Jenkins. It's a habit I think I'll start but know it'll take me a lifetime to master.
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