Hand-written fingerprints

A camper of mine recently and I decided to start to hand write each other. There is just something so special about receiving something in the mail, and of all people who take advantage of the opportunity my mother is THE best about sending me mail. Even if it is something simple. This past week she just sent me a little post-it and a clipping from a newspaper article over a J.Crew skirt to show all of my roomies. She is so thoughtful, and I pray that I will be just a loving to my children as she has done to me. I think there is something so unique about receiving a hand written note in the mail.

Notes have more power and impact when they are hand written. Our script is a form of our fingerprints, each uniquely designed to convey our personalities and who we are. 

And not to mention, opening an envelope is like opening a present! Even if you know what is inside, tearing away the bound "sticky stuff"(excuse the loss of words) is such a simple joy! Please tell me who doesn't secretively love that?

It is also crazy to think about how over two decades, technology has literally changed the way we communicate with others. Think about the impact that men, like Steve Jobs, have had on our world. And with people like me, who value time so much and potentially are losing patience, our world is continuing to increase the speed at which we live life.  I understand the benefits and convenience of texting and emailing, however, I encourage you to take the time to write one hand-written note to someone this week. Journal and write to the Lord, write an encouragement letter to your roommate, write a thank you letter to the custodian you always see working... Today I am thankful for hand-written notes.