{stocking spoils, 2012}
Each year, since we've been married, Sean has assigned a theme to my stocking. One year we had a $35.00 budget for stockings AND gifts and he made it work. There have been years of abundance and very lean years. No matter what the financial situation, Sean proves that thoughtfulness will always outweigh and replace costly gifts.
There was a year where "Books" was the theme. Last year was "Running". One of my favorites was "Forward Thinking". I wish I had the time to list all of the small tokens he finds and wraps. Each one holding a small story of how he thought it pertained to the receiver {yours truly}.
This year, appropriately, my stockings theme was "Letter".
I knew this would be the theme. I just knew it.
I have been spending so much time, the past few months, writing to people. Friends, family and people I want to know better. I write small cards and long letters but with each one, I find out more about myself, {yes, EACH one reveals something} and I am also able to send a small message to someone else. Letting them know, at the very least, they are being thought of.
On the topic of letters...do you have a Pen Pal? If you don't, I would recommend it. I have several now and while that could seem overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. You can start with one. Each of my three Pen Pals are so special to me. One I met through blogging, one I "met" on Pinterest but we actually went to high school together and one I applied for, through the LWA. Each week I write them a letter. It stretches me and also causes me to pause when I have to explain my life and why we choose certain paths and live a specific way. One of my Pen Pals and I live very opposite lives and it grows me to discuss the journey with her.
All this to say....letter writing is a joy, no matter what form it comes in.
In case you would like to add to your letter writing desk, below are the links to several of the items Sean purchased me.
The 7 year pen
Crane and Co. Handpainted Border Boxed notecards
Pony Express Postcards by Rifle Paper Co.
Sealing Wax {not the same as what I got, but what fun}!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone. I suspect that you are getting back to reality today like I am?
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