My
sister Harriet mailed her Christmas cards the day after Thanksgiving. Her card
was always the first we received, sometimes by weeks. Sending her cards early
was just one of the ways that Harriet made herself unforgettable.
I
have been saving Christmas cards because I believe it’s a disappearing practice. Today I found Harriet's last Christmas card (2015 -- shown here) and three others. No, it’s not the same as receiving her card in my mailbox, but on the other hand, Harriet
selected her cards with care. Does the warmth of a heartfelt greeting ever
fade? If she were here and active today, those of us on her list would have
received her best wishes for the coming holiday and the year beyond, or perhaps
even an affirmation of our importance to her. And I know she still wishes us that
today. KW
3 comments:
I had plans to carry on her Christmas card sending but that doesn't seem to be happening. In fact, I haven't been good at sending cards at all! Her cards always had to have the word "Love". We would usually go to Hallmark the day after Christmas to get the good deals on cards left. Missing her alot!! Thank you for this post!
There are a number of reasons that sending Christmas cards has lost its appeal. 1) Both the cards and the postage are expensive. 2) Lack of time. Women have joined the workforce. 3) We're connected through social media. Life has changed.
Yes, Harriet liked to express love through her Christmas card. And she also liked a religious theme. She had said that it was becoming more difficult to find the kind of card she wanted.
Thanks for your comment, Becky.
Such a beautiful card, and I recognize her distinctive handwriting. Oh memories that bless and burn!
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