The pen is mightier than the keyboard

I received the nicest note yesterday. A lovely lady, whom I am sure I have never met, took the time to write to me and my wife and tell us how much we would be missed from this little town. It was remarkable. I can't tell you how touched I was that someone had taken the time to sit down and hand write a long and heartfelt note to say such kind things. And someone I have never even met! That's pretty cool, let me tell you. And it brought home something else to me as well. In this cyber-world of instant messaging and 'winks' and LOL...when you do receive a handwritten note, or even a typed letter that someone has had to think about, purchase a card for, stamp and mail, it makes a huge impact on the recipient. If you're like me you might not be able to remember the last time you received a 'letter' in the mail. Doesn't happen very often. I send dozens of emails off each day, but I couldn't tell you the last time I sat down and 'wrote' to someone. I think, for the same reason that e-books will never replace a paperback you can carry to bed with you, emails will never have the heart of ink and paper. Thanks dear lady.

Comments

[Pat]

As a teacher, I have received letters from students that I have kept and treasured. I hope they know how much their letters meant.
I have also written letters to my teachers and students to say thank you for enriching my life.

[Noel]

You guys will be missed deeply.
But we know where to find you.

And heck you will always be welcomed back anytime.

Noel

[Tracey]

I know it's not a handwritten letter...and so right you are about the dying art...but I'd like to second the sentiments of the lady in question and say that our little community will, indeed, suffer a big loss when your family leaves us! Truly. :(