In my 25 things post I mentioned two programs that sends "cheer mail." Kristi asked about this so I thought I'd post about it today. This has really turned into a ministry for me and I enjoy it so much.
I started volunteering with Audrey's Umbrella several years ago. I can't even remember when really. I had found out about a little girl named Cheyenne Fiveash who was battling a brain tumor. Her Dad mentioned the Audrey's Umbrella group so I found out more information and signed up. The group was started by a lady named Bonnie in memory of her sister Audrey. Bonnie sends out information of a new monthly friend for us to send a note or card. We also get a birthday list each month. We have both children and adult friends in the group. Part of the program I really enjoy is the fairy program. Each season we can "adopt" a new friend. When you agree to adopt someone you will send them mail once a week. For children you agree to send small gifts (stickers, books, seasonal items) and the adults is a small gift when you want but mainly mail. I have been touched by many of the lives. I feel like I know the families once I read their sites and updates about their family life and treatments. It is a wonderful program.
The other program is called Heart-4-Seniors. It is a group on Yahoo of ladies. I've not been part of this one for quite a year yet. We have a group of senior citizens on our list. When you sign up you agree to send at least one card every week to one senior. We have a long list of seniors and you can pick one or several seniors. My grandmother is on the list now and it has made a tremendous difference in her life to receive the mail. She looks forward to it so much. This is another wonderful program.
Both of these programs have need for more volunteers if anyone is interested. I have found them both to be a blessing in my life. You may or may not hear back from those you write but you know if you do or not that taking the time to send them a note brightens their day in ways you'll never know!
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"For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love." Psalm 33:4,5
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing this, sounds great. I am very interested. Happy Valentines Day my friend.
I'm going to check them out today! Thanks so much for sharing the information. What a great idea to share with all of us on Valentine's day. We can all spread a little love too! Happy Valentine's Day to you!
You have blessed my Mom and Stepdad in so many ways by adopting them! Thank you for bring cheer into their lives!
One complaint, you are making Michele and I look bad because we don't send mail except on special occasions! haha!
Love you my friend!
I love Heart-4 Seniors. I have always enjoyed sending cards to older people. It is a blessing to me too!! :)
What wonderful ministries!
Happy Valentine's Day, sister!
What neat resources! I would love to do that but am afraid I would miss weeks and be a TERRIBLE writer! Ugh!
Good for you for making time for others... on a regular basis!
God bless-
Amanda
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