thoughts on the news of the day: personal touch

hmmm…..

            Cyber Monday was created five years ago to mark the unofficial start to Internet shopping for the holidays.  The National Retail Federation claims that the spending at computer sites is even greater than the net gains on Black Friday.

            At the click of a button, all manner of goodies can be found at ridiculously low prices.  They can be gift wrapped, tied with a bow and shipped to anywhere in the world.  So much for handmade gifts, tenderly crafted, individual created for each “giftee”. 

            The internet is a wonderful thing. I enjoy keeping in touch with my facebook buddies.  Email works so much better for broadcasting church announcements, etc.  Even writing and publishing has become possible with the new technology of today – this blog is a good example of that. 

            But if you are like me, nothing beats opening the mailbox and seeing a card or letter handwritten by someone we love.  There’s something about the personal touch and physical feel of a real honest to goodness note.  I still love to mail Christmas cards.  Most of my friends and family have all but stopped sending them.  Its expensive and time consuming to address, sign and mail them; I know that.  I’m just saying that the old way is kinda nice.

            What will you do this Christmas to touch someone personally with your love?  Will you make them a present? Will you send them a card with a hand written note?  Will you give them a call or a visit instead of a terse test message?   Let someone know you love them by touching them personally in a way that only you can and you will be happier for it.

            hmmm…..