I Could Use Your Help

[Prizmz]

I write a post card to each of my four grandchildren each week. All of us (especially kids) love receiving mail. I have already sent virtually all the approprite Florida cards I can find.

My need is to obtain a supply of cards regardless of from where they come. I would greatly appreciate help in obtaining postcards. My request for you to pick a a couple of cards in your travels and to forward them to me. I am at 2196 Blackville Drive, The Villages, FL 32162.

Some background -- I wrote a postcard to each of my girls every day they were in college. I didn't miss a day for seven academic years. Many people helped in my obtaining cards. As a matter of fact, without a conscious attempt, my girls received cards from all continents except Antarctica. This practice created many laughs and special moments with my girls and sometimes with their friends.

I would urge you to give it a try.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Bob Buckley

[redwitch]

What a beautiful thing to do.

If I understand you correctly, you're asking for blank postcards, correct? Hope you get a lot.

[Prizmz]

Redwitch,

You are correct. I used picture postcards from all over the world. The only criteria are the cards' appropriateness for little ones. I always create a written dialogue with my grandchildren about picture.

Prizmz

[graciegirl]

OH how delightful. Our oldest granddaughter is beginning college this fall and we have had the blessing of her living close to us since her birth. I will certainly adopt that idea and begin gathering post cards for you and for us! Thank you so much.

[Prizmz]

My daughters are long out of college, and on occasion our conversation turns to the fun we had with the postcards. As a matter of fact, while helping my younger daughter clean up her basement, I took a box from a shelf and lost my grip. When it hit the floor the top opened spilling numerous postcards. I asked why she still had the "silly" postcards. She looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Dad they aren't silly."

The practice is definitely very special to the recepient.

[scottke]

What a wonderful idea. I'm going to consider doing something like that when we move to TV and I don't have my weekly contact with all the grandkids. You're right, they love getting mail.

[beady]

Fantastic idea.

I am going to adopt a weekly version for my grandkids. I will be "off Campus" for a while this summer and I will gather cards for us both.

Many thanks for a great idea. :bigthumbsup: