the letter writing project

a few weeks ago i introduced you to Gretchen.

i gave you an assignment to write her.

please do, she could really use some words of encouragement right now.

if you haven't already done so, read her story 

and take a moment to send her a letter.

what joy you will bring as she receives your kind words i can't even fathom.

for her protection please send your letters

in care of:

have you been writing lately?

who do you send letters to?

do you have a pen pal?

i love sending & receiving mail,

and i love giving little notes to my daughters :)

what a simple way to brighten someone's day.

do you know anyone who could use a pick-me-up?

anyone you would like to share with the letter writing project?

please let me know at

krystina [at] lollipopscards [dot] com

and we will have more wonderful people to spread joy to!

xoxo,

the letter writing project: assignment No. 2

please take a moment to get to know the Soares family.

Gretchen has a son with spina bifida, i encourage you to read Nathaniel's story here. 

or visit her blog at simplysoares.blogspot.com

your writing assignment is to write Gretchen to lift her up and give her support. 

• i know she has daily challenges that complicate life. 
• i know she struggles with time for herself and 
• i know she is a good mother trying to do everything she can for her children. 

your words received through the mail in a letter to her will greatly impact her heart - i know.

unfortunately because of family situations Gretchen would prefer to keep her address private for now.

So please write to:

Gretchen Soares

in care of lollipops

po box 329

morro bay ca 93443

i will be hand delivering your sealed acts of kindness to her as they arrive.

xoxo,

the letter writing project: assignment No. 1 {have you written?}

pay it forward, give, offer, send love.

whatever you like to call it; here it is:

hello lovelies!

last week i gave you a letter writing assignment...

"if the spirit catches you i would love for you to write

to my friends to encourage them and lift them up.

Traci, Dale, Ian, and Kathy.

a beautiful family, 

Ian has autism... and Traci has lupas 

and it really takes its toll... 

Tracy is a BEAUTIFUL Christian sister!"

if you haven't already done so 

please send your words of encouragement to:

Traci Kimball

1104 La Vida Ln. 

Arroyo Grande, CA 

93420

or send them another!

i have had a loss for words

but i am not giving up.

Tracy your letter is on it's way to you!

i will have more assignments for you in the weeks to come

xoxo,

the letter writing project: assignment No. 1

hello lovelies!

today i am giving you a letter writing assignment.

if the spirit catches you i would love for you to write

to my friends to encourage them and lift them up.

Traci, Dale, Ian, and Kathy.

a beautiful family, 

Ian has autism... and Traci has lupas 

and it really takes its toll... 

Tracy is a BEAUTIFUL Christian sister!

please send your words of encouragement to:

Traci Kimball

1104 La Vida Ln. 

Arroyo Grande, CA 

93420

we could all use a lovely letter to brighten our day.

imagine how you can impact this family's day.

thank you.

xoxo,

the letter writing project

do you know someone who needs to be encouraged?

someone who is dealing with tragedy?

write that someone. lift them up.

you don't have to have a solution for them,

but a simple hello will brighten their day.

i will have some assignments for you in weeks to come!

who are you writing to?
share your story...

xoxo,

Hello Thursday: {writing letters}

in this electronic day and age i want to encourage you to
write letters and send out standard mail.

what's stopping you?
yes, it is painstakingly slower
- i have given this much thought, as an email is immediate.
going back and forth with one person in 8 emails in one day
is much more productive.
although, the letter carrier is bringing bills and junk mail anyway.
they deliver. why not give someone a reason to be excited to check their mail.
how lovely a feeling!
i love the month of december sending and receiving all those Christmas cards -
it makes checking the mail fun again

what about the carbon footprint of standard mail?
there is actually a carbon footprint to emails too, just think of the IT departments, buildings, and electricity, not to mention the ITs' commute to work.

it doesn't have to be an 8 page letter. can even be a quick note - thinking of you.

what a wonderful way to encourage and uplift!

make someone's day!

today i want to encourage you to write someone a real letter.

someone who you have been wanting to write anyway.

turn off the computer, get out your favorite stationery or some lined paper.

write some nice thoughts. seal it in an envelope and mail it off.

your letter carrier will appreciate you and will feel appreciated!

if you would like to you can write me and i'll write you back.

i am so excited about the letter writing project!

i have so much more for you with this project -yay!!!

i hope you find time today or this weekend to sit down and take time

to write someone a nice letter.

my first letter will be going to my grandmother.

who will you be writing?

xoxo,