Sunday, 21 February 2016

Postmarks for Children

  
     
Children today carry a lot of heartache around with them. Autism and ADHD are at an all time high, classmates are killing classmates, and parents are pronounced unfit. Yesterday two little children lost their mother to an addiction. When hearing about the hopelessness of those who experience these kinds of pain, we often often feel helpless, not knowing how to assist. 


While we may think writing a letter or sending a card is a small action in light of huge issues, it's amazing what finding a bit of love in an envelope can do. 

I wrote notes to five children yesterday. I was surprised how long it took me to complete them. Kids love mail. I don't think they care what it says -- which made me think, Am I writing these for the children or for their parents? 

I've created some lists for you to help you write to the children in your life, or those who just need an extra bit of joy -- because that's what it does when a child gets mail -- it brings them joy. When my girls were little, if they got mail they would carry it around all day. 

 So share some joy with a child this week. Tuck a fun surprise in the envelope and smile -- you just made a child's day!


 If you would like to bring joy to a child, Princess Sarah Morgan will send you 1-4 addresses a week. You can send or or all of them. Leave message on this post or on facebook at Pamela Cessna Kuhn.  
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18 comments:

  1. nance21 February 2016 at 19:23

    These are great ideas. I will start writing letters to my own daughter and nieces too!

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  2. Terra 21 February 2016 at 20:12

    These are clever and useful ideas to use when writing to children.

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  3. Caroline @ In Due Time22 February 2016 at 07:29

    What a fun idea. I love sending my nieces and nephews snail mail!

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  4. Marissa Writes22 February 2016 at 16:24

    My kiddos love getting mail, as well as sending it. And you are right, it's pure joy.

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  5. Unknown22 February 2016 at 17:10

    My kids really enjoy when they open the mailbox and discover the mail is for them! What great tips you share here! Love this post and the smile that the mail will bring to a child!
    Cathy

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  6. Unknown22 February 2016 at 17:11

    You are so right. Children do love to receive mail and your suggestions would be sure to result in a smile on their faces.

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  7. Esther Asbury22 February 2016 at 17:44

    Love your ideas for tuck-ins! It takes me a bit to write in the kids cards too -- trying to find the right words for each situation is sometimes challenging!

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  8. Jennifer/Heaven not Harvard22 February 2016 at 19:15

    What a sweet idea to make kids feel loved, expand their idea of God's family, and read. Very neat. My daughter has a pen pal, and we can tuck in some of these things to make her next letter special.

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  9. Minivan Ministries23 February 2016 at 14:43

    This is so sweet and thoughtful. You are doing a great work. I am pinning this for reference!

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  10. Anna@stuffedveggies23 February 2016 at 19:41

    Thanks for great ideas! My daughter has a pen pal, and we are looking for cool ideas for envelopes : )

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    1. Pamela24 February 2016 at 06:21

      One of my favorite envelope styles is made from a child's picture book. I buy them at at Goodwill and use an envelope template to make an envelope. I use a label for the address.

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  11. Brianna George23 February 2016 at 20:03

    what gret practical ways to bless a child with a message, I love it!

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  12. Jed Jurchenko24 February 2016 at 05:51

    Great ideas and very fun! Our three girls (Including Addison, our 1.5 year old) all love receiving mail. It sounds like the kiddos you talk about in your post, are blessed to have you in their lives!

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  13. JES25 February 2016 at 16:27

    Pamela, such great ideas here!!! Thank you for sharing this on the Art of Home-Making Mondays. You have my wheels spinning. I love writing letters and just put out a batch this week but now I want to send some to children!

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  15. Saleslady37127 February 2016 at 08:24

    This is great. Thank you.

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  16. a joyful noise27 February 2016 at 16:07

    Thank you Pamela for your lovely thoughts on writing to children who can use some encouragement from an adult. Thank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.

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  17. Little Birdie Blessings28 April 2016 at 16:38

    I send mail to my grandchildren, they love getting it and I don't do it often enough. Thanks for the tips and ideas Pamela, I haven't visited here for awhile. So long in fact, your granddaughter looks all grownup into a young lady now. Blessings to you dear one. ~ Abby

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