It is such a joy to receive letters from the readers of this column. I appreciate it so much when they include some gems of thought that I can share with you all through this column. In this day of high technology, the fax machine is used to communicate, email, and the computer for our relationships. That personal handwritten letter may soon become a gift of the past. Here is the thought a faithful reader from Florida sent me.

A Letter. A letter is the warmest way to bid a friend, the time of day. A "keep in touch" that brings the smiles across the very longest miles. And what a wealth of strength and hope is tucked inside an envelope. Reminding loved ones that you are, at least in the heart, not very far. In no country, state, or camp, the wealth beneath a postage stamp. For memories that never age are written down upon each page. And though it's nice to telephone, one of the sweetest pleasures that is known: Our moments shared and thoughts we send that can be read and read and read again.

Recently I read that July 2nd has been designated as "I Forgot Day." It is a day when you make up and send to friends missed birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. This just may be a good month to send that special letter or card of encouragement. You can be that caring friend and make someone's day.

Warm Thoughts: Friends are flowers in the garden of life. Anyone who makes our life better, can be called a friend. My friends are my best treasure, the best part of life. Abe Lincoln. Thank you for being a caring friend!

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. Werner.

Published in the Marion Record July 10th, 1997.

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Till next time,

Trina