Friday Challenge

 

Good morning! I am new to blogging, and I must say, I am really enjoying it!  I am trying to get a feel for how I'd like to organize and run it, so I have decided to do a weekly challenge.  On Fridays, I will post something challenging you to do something kind for someone.  Let me know what you think of this! Here is the first one:

 How does it make you feel to receive something in your mailbox that isn't a sale ad or bill, but from someone who cares for you?

So, yesterday in the mail, I got a lovely surprise: a homemade card!  Well, it was actually to my son, but at the ripe old age of 16 months, I had to read it to him (I think he is behind all of the other kids hehe).  I'd like to say that my friend, Bethany, has been "schooling" me (she'll enjoy comment since she is an English teacher) on paying it forward and giving kindness just for the sake of brightening someone's day.  It disturbs me to think that that has become a foreign concept in today's society.  Yes, we must teach kindness, but showing it to others is far more effective.  She is so faithful in sending thoughtful things via snail mail--yes, the mail!  Can you imagine?  People really do use paper and stamps! Do you know where your nearest mailbox is (jk)?  I absolutely LOVE her cards.  They always have a simple message inside, but they make me feel appreciated, cared for, and time-worthy--now THAT is definitely worth the price of a stamp!.  You don't have to be a mega-crafter like she is--I always tease her about that.  A pen and paper will do.  That's right, just writing down a quick thought about someone shows that individual that you think enough of them as a person to tell them about it--with more effort than clicking send via text or email.  My challenge for you today is to send someone a piece of mail that may brighten his/her day who could use a little brightening.  Be that light.

Happy Friday,

Candice