When did it all change

Life what a concept.  People move in and out of your life without a thought.  We worry about the kids we bring into this world from their first breath till God forbid their last or ours.  When did life change so much.

With the world wide web being so much a part of everyone's lives, the normal ways people use to communicate have gone the way of playing outside, going to a movie and just spending time with each other.

Always thought I was alone in these thoughts, but after talking to others I am by no means special in the way information is received or given.  I am a dinosaur when it comes to giving someone a greeting.  I think the most wonderful thing in the world is, walking to the mailbox and opening it to find an envelope with my name on it, and it not being a bill or junk mail.  I sent a card to a friend of mine the other day and got the most wonderful thank you. This person was having a bad week, and said that receiving this small token in the mail had boosted her mood and made her happy.  The lost art of letter and card writing is something that I think should be brought back.

What is really nice with computers is, you can make special cards and paper.  This personalizes the message.  I know it is so easy to send it via email, fb, Twitter, snapchat and the many other web based transports, but the good old snail mail is what most like. These cards are to be cherished.  They make you feel special.  Someone took the time to go and look for or design something especially for you.  After all they are usually set aside for special days like birthday, anniversary, birth, sympathy, valentines, Christmas......

I have sent cards for years and always get great comments from most that received them. I think it shows the personal touch.  I love watching and hearing the laughter when a card that is read, is really funny.  My whole reason for sending cards is to make someone smile, lift their spirits or let them know I care.  I still have some cards from when my babies were born.  It keeps those days fresh in my mind and heart.

So when you are sitting around board to tears and think of someone special, drop them a note or card and tell them.  Surprises are always enjoyed when it is a kind word or just the fact you were thinking of them.  I want the old days back before it all changed and became so sterile and impersonal.  Send me a card.  You will make my day.  When did it all change?