Oct. 29, 2020 — This may sound a bit woo-woo, but it’s true … the world needs your light and warmth and goodness more than ever now.
Last evening, I was feeling so sad and dismayed by the soaring numbers and discord that, by nine, I thought I’d quick grab my mail and call it a day. And what did I find in my mailbox?! A slew of Cardie wishes for Hannlis’ 97th birthday.
In past years I’ve held all cards until November 4th, but this year I thought she could use a daily dose of Cardie kindness, so we’ve been opening them up right away. I wish you could see for yourself her reaction to your thoughtfulness. “The cards are nice” H said, as she took her letter opener to another few, “but it’s what the Cardies themselves write that make them so special — the warm and caring things they say, and it’s especially fun when they share something about themselves. Please say thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Rather than wait until after her birthday, our crew wanted to share this with you now because (a) we thought a few more of you may want to get in on this or, as clever Cardie Paige Baker put it, “Thanks for inviting us to H’s Card Party!” and (b) we thought it would feel good about now to be reminded of just how big-hearted Cardies are.
It’s amazing, really, that so many of you would devote your valuable time to spending your own money on a card that it’s clear you chose with care and then filled with your own great personality, all to acknowledge an elder you’ve never met and likely never will. What beautiful, bright light you shine! Thank you.
Below you’ll see a small sampling of the cards H has received so far, along with a peek at what Cardies wrote inside. How uplifting it is to read how simply eloquent you are! If you would enjoy sending your own card, here’s the address again:
Hannlis’ 97th
c/o Jodee Stevens
9241 Collins Avenue, #14
Miami Beach, FL 33154
Keep shining, brightest Cardies in the land.
“Hannlis, I love reading the
stories of you — you are
simply amazing. Wishing you
a perfect day of celebration.
Blessings always!”
Cathy Pena
in Nevada
“97 years young!
Congratulations.
I love reading about
your friendship with Jodee.
So heartwarming.
I raise a toast to you.”
Madeline Stockbridge
in Wisconsin
“I love reading
all about you!
You are one beautiful person
and what an inspiration.
I am 87, and will strive
to be just like you!”
Amy Palmer
in New York
“Cheers to you
on your 97th!
Stay safe
and be well.”
Toni Hoepf
in Ohio
“Hope your birthday
is as amazing
and special
as you are.”
Kerry Spears
in Tennessee
“May your birthday
mark the start of a year
filled with harmony,
laughter, and love.”
Teresa Bender
in Georgia
“This isn’t really
a birthday card,
but the words
are so right!
Hope you have a
Magnificent 97th.”
Judy Sherman
in North Carolina
“… because you do both
so fully and so well!
You’re an inspiration
to all who know you
(or of you).
Thanks for being
one of the good ones!”
Valeria Palmertree
in Virginia
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