Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Wishcasting Wednesday and my new pen pal

This week's Wishcasting prompt is What do you wish to remember? My head is like a huge filing cabinet overstuffed with scenes of my life; so many different memories and experiences. Here is just a small sampling of the things I wish to remember:

1. I wish to remember every hard stone that got lodged in my shoes during this journey of mine. Without those stones, I wouldn't be where I am today.

2. I wish to always remember the births of my children.

3. I wish to always remember the first date I had with Breen.

4. I wish to always remember every moment of our wedding.

5. I wish to always remember the multitude of blessings I have been given.

6. I wish to always remember that there are so many amazing people to connect with on this planet.

7. I wish to always remember that I've been given a chance at a whole new life and to never waste a single minute of it.

I can't believe I have been so late in mentioning my new pen pal, Erika. A few months ago, I got involved with a pen pal project here in the blogging community. I love the art of letter writing and I miss those days of getting something other than bills and junk mail from the mailman. I love the deeper personal connections that we can make. Erika and I have exchanged packages. She sent me the most awesome box filled with good things: candy, hot chocolate, pictures and a crocheted turtle AND A HANDWRITTEN LETTER :))It was such a treat. Thank you Erika!

Here's a new necklace I made yesterday:


Here's Breen crossing the finish line on Sunday:

15 comments:

  1. You are so cool! Really....just cool.

    Here's to the rock in our shoes and the gentle things too.

    As Jane wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also.

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  2. Ooh I especially love the part about the rocks in the shoe!

    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  3. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    What beautiful remembrances.

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  4. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. I wish more people wrote hand written letters. It is indeed a beautiful art.

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  5. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  6. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  7. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
    oooh this was a wonderful wish!!! I love the rock in the shoe!!! Thank you!! Sarah

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  8. As Jane wishes for herself :) So too do I wish for Jane in all of her awesomeness...and reminding us how lovely *real* Mail is :) muah

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  9. As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.

    Lovely wishes... may they all be for you. And love that necklace.

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  10. As Jane wishes for herself I so wish for her as well.

    You and your penpal are very lucky. :-)
    And that necklace is beautiful too.

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  11. Wow, Jane. I recently read through numerous old letters, as I wrote about a part of my life, and I also wondered why I didn't write so much anymore. Since then, I've resolved to send more paper letters to friends both old and new. (We'll see whether I can do that consistently, though.)

    As Jane wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    -TimK

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  12. As Jane wishes for herself, I wish for her also. I love your wish!
    Blessings to you and your family!

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  13. wow I love the idea of a real pen pal those were the days of getting a great letter in the mail
    is there a link on the blogging that can do that?

    peace and hugs

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  14. As Jane wishes for herself, I wish for her also.

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  15. As Jane wishes for herself, I wish for her also.

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