Dear Friend,

Letter writing has almost become a lost art...

Oh, what fun!

I love writing here for you.   But I also love writing letters!  There are some things that you just can't experience when typing on a keyboard.  Picking your stationary or card specially for that person is a way to add a personal touch.  

I like holding the pen in my hand.  When you write a letter, you have to think about what you're going to say, since there isn't a 'delete' key to correct mistakes or add in bits.  I  write in cursive and I love seeing the other person's handwriting.  Seeing their handwriting adds another personal touch, instead of your typical 'Georgia' font.


People have written letters to correspond with one another for ages.  Can you just imagine a young girl writing to her father who's away during the civil war?  Or a student writing to his parents by the light of a glowing gas lamp?  It delights me to no end to think of how many human people, who have lived so many diverse yet meaningful lives, have written all sorts of letters that have been sent all over the world.  Letter writing is a wonderful way to connect with your past!

Letters aren't always written perfectly.  There are always times I have to scribble out a word.  Once I finish writing a letter, thoughts go whizzing through my head about this or that small thing:  Did I write everything I wanted to?  Is my handwriting legible?! How will it be received?  What will the weather be like when they get it?

My Letter Box

Especially since it's hot, we go out to the mailbox in the evening to retrieve our mail.  There's such a beautiful feeling, as I look through all the other adds and bills, when I see the familiar handwritings and names of my beloved friends.  I get so excited to open the letter by myself and read it at my desk or in my room.  As I read the letter, I try to hear their voice as if they were speaking to me.  Letters aren't just single messages, but ongoing conversations.  I like to keep the letters I've received in a beautiful, old, wooden box.  It's so sweet to go back and read them in order.

Another fun bonus of corresponding by letters is being able to send notes, pictures, and holy cards, too!  I suppose one could e-mail a picture or image, but then your pen-pal would not get to hold and keep that special image wherever they'd like.  Personally, I like to keep such holy cards above my desk.  :)

Letter writing is a fun, enjoyable activity and is a wonderful way to make lifelong friends.  I also find it relaxing, like those adult coloring books.   I'm so blessed with my pen-pals!  I hope this little narrative will inspire you to write to a friend or family member! I highly encourage it! Enjoy!

With love,

Sarah