As I approached my pigeon hole (mailbox) on Thanksgiving Day, I found a rather large envelope from the ELCA. I had just received the monthly Global Mission newsletter, so I knew this was something new and different. As I ripped the envelope open, I discovered homemade Thanksgiving cards and well-wishes from ELCA Global Mission Support. An abundance of hand-turkeys and childish scribbles and handwriting….just in time for my Thanksgiving abroad! My heart was immediately warmed. I particularly enjoyed a message that read: ‘Dear Person, please injoy the presants.”
We do a session with SPEC groups called “Languages of Love.” We explore the different ways of expressing love, and what these expressions mean to different people. Some people enjoy sentimental cards and messages and often hang on to these mementos. I am most certainly in this category of people. In our technological age of text messages, emails and “tweets”, nothing compares to a handwritten card or letter. I foresee myself being the type of mom who holds onto crafts and drawings long after their stint on the refrigerator.
Throughout my years in grade school and Sunday school, I have sent my fair share of care packages and letters to Americans overseas. To be on the receiving end of such a gesture this year is extremely touching. Many thanks to Global Mission Support and Trinity Lutheran Church in Vale, North Carolina! I’ve never been so grateful to see hand-turkeys….some of the best I’ve seen. This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for my love and support back home!
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Hi Marta... I found your blog through the St. John's website. My family just started attending, and I'm an avid blog reader and not so prolific blog poster, but I know how fun it is to receive comments, so I wanted to post one for you. It sounds like you are having such a wonderful experience, and as a 40 year old mom of 2 small boys I say 'Brava'! Now is the time and keep doing your good work for soon you will have a refrigerator covered with crafts and drawings and NO WHERE to put them.
ReplyDeleteI will add you to my Google Reader and prayers. I look forward to your updates.
Nancy Sheleheda