Do you have Sunday Letters you need to write?

Who's hoping this week turns out better than last? (See me raising my hand?).  Last week had its happy moments, but for the most part, I was glad to see it go.  I'm praying for a do-over this week.  Anyone else?

I wanted to talk about a few new things going on with this blog in the upcoming weeks.

First of all .... Sunday Letters.

I realize I've never given any sort of background as to how I decided to begin writing to my family each week.  I just did it one Sunday and it stuck with me.  But, there is a reason.

The day I found out I was pregnant with Emma, I grabbed a journal I already had and started writing to her.  Directly to her.  As if I already knew her and maybe we were having a conversation.  I wrote (almost) daily about anything I could think of.  Sometimes I wrote about my doctor appointments, how I was feeling being pregnant (mostly entries on being sick) or a cute outfit I had bought her.  I quickly filled one journal and others followed .... continuing to write even after she was born.  These journals are treasures to me today. 

I did the same when I was pregnant with Olivia, but just as any mother of more than one child will tell you, it became increasingly difficult to keep it up. 

Then, I started this blog in 2006, so those entries soon replaced me sitting down and writing in a journal.

My girls love to read blog entries about them, but they also love for me to read those old journals to them that tell what was on my heart in the context of speaking directly to them.  Then, a few summers ago, I read the book Wednesday Letters and felt a tug at my heart again to write regularly just to them.

Time just doesn't allow it most of the time, so I decided to start a (very small) version every Sunday.  Therefore "Sunday Letters" was born. 

Several of you have commented about wanting to do the same thing (Mindy already is), so I thought it would be neat to open it up to anyone who wants to join in.

So, here's what I'll do.  Faith made me this cute button (thank you, Faith).





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If you want to join in, next Sunday just grab this button to use in your own Sunday Letters post.  Be sure to link back directly to mine.  Then, let me know you're joining in by linking up at the bottom of my post each Sunday.  Easy enough, right?

Make it your own ... write to your children, grandchildren, husband, friends, dog (yes, I've done that) or whomever you choose.  It's a great way to affirm your family or simply let them know what was on your heart.  I promise you, they will love it! Emma and Olivia run to the computer before church every Sunday to see what I've written to them.  Most of the time they are laughing remembering our week :)

So, what do you think? Interested? Let me know.  I can't wait to see what you all come up with.  What a great way to encourage our families!

Edited to add ... I just read back over my post and realized I said I would tell you about a couple of things going on here.  I'll get to the other one this week.  I'm excited to share a new thing we will be doing, hoping you'll join in.  Check back soon :)