I am a big fan of Christmas cards. I enjoy making and sending them, I enjoy writing newsy notes on the insides and enclosing the odd photo. A card from me is never a random selection - but a deliberate decision.I love that I can dash to the mail box each morning and there will be a handful of cards. I so look forward to hearing everyone's news, admiring the pictures - hand-made and bought and then choosing just the right spot to display the card.
This year I have received two cards that told of sadness and breakdown in long term relationship, and one about terminal illness. My joy-o-meter was really flagging.
Today's mail, however, bought the stunning card made by the ever so talented Sulea . Those birdies are hand drawn and collaged. I also received a card from my beautiful 86 year old Nana, who lives in England. She enclosed the document below - the telegram my Dad sent about four hours after I was born. I love chatting on the phone to Nana, but her cards are so precious - and each time she will enclose an old photo or hankie, something she knows I will treasure. She also always takes time to tell of her love for me. Thank you for my Nana. My only surviving grandparent.
5 comments:
How absolutely delightful. The card is beautiful and the gift from Nana (what a treasure - both your Nana and her gift)...Grandparent's are wonderful blessings.
That card you received is so amazing!!
and OMG to have that telegram, what a love your Nana must be. How sweet that she sends you little wonders for you to treasure.
xoxo
Julie - the card from Sulea is gorgeous. She is so talented.
Love those little birds:)
And what a treasure from your Nana!
A special and thoughtful gift.
Love your second name Isabelle too.
Glad your shopping expedition went so well too - sounds like the planets aligned for you. It is great when something turns out so much better than you expected:)
Much love to you
Dotee xoxo
The card is so original and creative and shows that someone took a lot of time thinking of you. And then to receive that little telegram from Nana....well, that's fantastic. You are blessed to still have her.
I love this card from Sulea! Also such a special gift from your nana. What a wonderful mail day today!!
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