Mail Goodies

Over the years, I have gotten so many lovely little things in the mail from blog readers...and I am embarrassed to say that I haven't really posted much about it! But this week, I got TWO packages in the mail and it truly made my day...I knew I had to share it with you.

It's been a fun week, but a little stressful...and these gifts made me so happy. They arrived just in time to put a smile on my face after a couple of really long days.

The felted wool purse is from Jessica in Salt Lake City and the magnets are from Naomi in Indianapolis. Thank you ladies for taking time out of your own busy day to bless mine. I know it takes extra effort to package some love up in an envelope and send it on it's way...and for your efforts, I am GRATEFUL!

I challenge each of you to mail just ONE thing in the next week...to someone who has been on your mind. It could be a card, a small "nature" something you found outside, a teabag...the options are endless! If you need help, here are some ideas from an archived post about my mail obsession.

Leave me a comment and tell me about a special package that you have received in the mail! Or, if you have already answered that question in my previous mail post, tell me something special that you sent someone!

Sending Love

I just wanted to thank all of you who sent me the lovely holiday mail...it made me soooooo happy to see all of your smiling faces in my mailbox! It arrived all at once right after we settled in Longmont and definitely made the chaos of the transition feel more manageable :)

One of my favorite things about our years of travel has been meeting SO many of you face to face. Getting to spend REAL time alongside you in your daily lives is something that I will treasure in my heart forever.

Now that we are settled, I would love to continue corresponding via "real mail". It's been difficult on the road without a consistent mailbox...but now that we have one (it's even ATTACHED to our house...oh the joy!), I want to send more mail out!

I would love to create a database with real addresses in it for my personal records. If you're so inclined, will you email me your current address at janssenfamily (at) gmail (dot) com? Even if you think I already have it...send it again. And I will send you mine if you like. Well, only if you're not a crazy internet creeper. ;)

Holiday Mail Fun

I love mail.

So it's only natural that receiving holiday cards ranks right up there with my favorite thing in December! And, like previous years, I am asking for yours! I LOVE seeing your family...putting faces with names...it all makes me so very happy. And so, my friends...if you want to send some greetings our way, send them to:

The Janssens 103 Rainbow Dr. #340 Livingston, TX 77399

Can't wait to open the big envelope full of your love!

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