Everyday Heroes: greeting cards

Since moving to Virginia I have been witness to a letter writing campaign. This isn't to petition the government to do something or not do something on behalf of voters. It isn't for the purpose of getting big business to pay attention to social issues. I have witnessed a letter writing campaign of another kind...for the purpose of encouragement.

There is a small church in small town Arkansas. At least twice a week (sometimes more often) a new greeting card arrives at the home where I am staying. I recognize the cards because the address is hand written script with a Arkansas postmark. The inside is some kind of encouraging words.

Week after week, month after month the cards keep coming. These cards are sent to my friend who is battling a chronic illness. The faithfulness of these individuals is noteworthy. The joy (and hope) it brings is apparent.

just Sheri, witness to kindness

NOTE: the Everyday Heroes series on this blog is an idea to share stories of normal people engaging in acts of kindness. I want to draw attention to kindness because I believe it is what changes the world.