I got a letter from my Granny the other day, the envelope was addressed by my Mum, so I was thinking that maybe the letter would be written by Mum too and that Granny would have just told her what to write, but nope Granny wrote it herself, there was that familiar hand writing that she calls "horrible" and I call beautiful.
When I opened it I was so excited I had to be peeled off the ceiling when I saw she actually wrote it, I have been a bad grand daughter cause I don't write like I used to, yeah I write on my blog every night, and yap about this and that so you would think letter writing would come easy to me and it used to, and then I get busy, and make excuses why I don't, but no more.
You know why Granny wrote me? She was answering my letter, cause I got off my lazy butt and wrote her a letter to send with her birthday card instead of just signing our names like I usually do. So I should not have been surprised that Granny wrote me back, she is a better person than I ever will be, and if I can be half as good as her in my lifetime I will go to heaven a happy person.
So you know what I did today? I sat and wrote another letter to Granny, and every week I am going to do it, I mean no more stupid "I'm too busy" excuses, life is too short. So how be you sit down with pen and paper, or your computer like I do, and write a letter to someone you have not talked to in a while, I bet they will be as tickled and their heart will be as full as mine when they open up your letter.
Have a great Wednesday and thanks for stopping in!
Oh Diana how lucky are you to still have a Grandma. I lost both my Grandmas at a very young age. Lost both my parents when I was in my 30's and have been on my own. My life has not been the same I must say~ Count your blessing and yes do write that is so important!
Oh yes, I surely need to do some of that writing too! I'm all out of excuses too…..
She will be so very happy. That is the one comment she makes to me all the time….."why doesn't she write to me any more"…so she will be happy that you are gonna take the time. I might even start – even though I can drive down the road to see her!
Luv ya
Jax
Di, you are so lucky!! You've got to keep those letters!!
My Gram died almost a year ago and we wrote letters to each other almost every week. I would tell her what my boys were up to and she would tell me about who stopped by to see her after church or who brought her cookies.
Every holiday that I couldn't get to see her, I would send her sandtart cookies I made with her recipe and chocolates. I think I got my sweet tooth from her!!
I've only kept a few letters and I have them in a special box in my craft room. When I have time, I'm going to scrapbook them. She would think that would be great!!
Thanks to your Granny and you for making me think of my Grammy and me!!
Enjoy your day!
this touched a cord with me. after a nudge from my dad (you *never call or write, your mother NEEDS to hear) i sat down every week and wrote a letter to them. this went on for several years. until my mom died. dutiful daughter but many blessings ensued. good for you, di!
You are so lucky to have a Granny to write to. Treasure her while you can.
Good for you! My favorite aunt had to move to Arizona from Ohio a few years ago because of failing health. I make it a point to sit down and write to her at least twice a month. I don't have to write much, just what's happening around me. Her son calls and tells me how much my letters and homemade cards mean to her and also to him because it gives them something "new" to talk about. She saves every card I send to her and looks through them every day.
Letter writing is becoming a lost art. People should slow down and take the time to write a note to their loved ones. I've even started sending random cards to people who pop into my mind. Our pastor told me one time when a name pops into your head you should pray for them. So when that happens I try to send them a card to let them know I am thinking of them and praying for them. Just to help brighten their day. You wouldn't believe how many comments I've gotten from doing this!
Isn't that great!! I still love reading over things my mom wrote. I especially love looking at her recipes. She always added little notes on the sides like- don't bother with this or yum this makes it great. She had the prettiest handwriting. Cherish all those letters you get from her. I think I will write my sisters today. Of course, I will have to send a card with it. When I send the cards they have to be unsigned so they can use it for one of their friends.
Carey and Roscoe
Di: You touched my heart with your post…What I wouldn't give to send or receive a letter form my Grandmother or mother for that matter. Bless you for making the commitment to get-er-done. It's those little things in life that THRILL our loved ones when they get older. Your grandmother is going to treasure every single letter she receives from you.
My girlfriend writes her granddaughter a card every month – as a way of her handwritting be treasured in years to come for her granddaughter….Wish I had thought of that!
Thanks for sharing with us!
I am so glad that you did that. Speaking from the granny point of view (I have 7 wonderful grandchildren) we ALWAYS love to hear from our "babies", no matter how old they are. Have a great day.
So true! How sad is it that I make cards and don't take the time to send one to my own mother. I challenge everyone to reach out to a loved one this week.
Oh Di that makes me smile! I love to write letters and send cards; older people really enjoy communicating that way. When my son was in bootcamp he wrote 3 or 4 times a week; I miss those letters. You go girl; make your Granny happy while you have her! MJ
Aww… how awesome is that?! It's funny because my Granny Lou Who says the same thing! That her handwriting is horrible. My Granny just had her 90th birthday in March so she's allowed to have horrible handwriting! I'm so happy that you got a letter and you reminded me that I should write her a letter also. I call her once a week but she would be delighted to get a letter.. ooohhh! I should make all the kids write one too. Yes! Thanks for the great idea! Have a great day!
grannys are the best huh? I was very fortunate when I was married to my ex husband who wasnt that nice of a guy I used to go over to my grandmas everyday for lunch. We would watch One life to live together and she would tell me stories . She was my best friend. I cherish those days I had. She passed away in February but I know shes in a better place 🙂
This makes me wish my Grandma was still alive, because she used to love to write letters. When I was in the military I wrote to her all the time and she loved it. I didn't so much after I got out, but I did visit her almost every week, so I don't feel too bad about that. However, my other Grandma is still alive and I never write to her, so you have motivated me to get off of MY lazy butt and send her a letter, and I think I'll include some pictures of the kids as well. Thanks Diana!!
Ah, how sweet. I saved all my letters from my grandma. She is gone now, but I can still see her face and hear her voice when I reread her letters. Now, my time is precious with my own mother. I have written her more letters since I am making my own cards. Are you setting aside a certain day to write? Thanks for the inspiration. Have a happy day.
great post Di!
We should all follow your lead, after all, this is why I started stamping in the first place.
Diana, you should always take the time to write your sweet Granny! I had a top of the line Granny named Annie! What I wouldn't give to send her a letter today! I have some of the letters she sent me and I treasure them! Take the time to write your Granny or I might have to come over there and wack your fanny! LOL
Ahhhh this was so sweet! it did make me cry..
My sweet Aunt passed in Dec at age 95, and we used to write a very long time ago. I still recently would send her happy cards in the home to brighten her day. But not letters. I wish I still had all those things we had written, but back then I didnt know what I know now about hoarding fabulous heatfelt things like that.
sigh…
Thankyou for a wonderful post!