The photo above shows 142 greeting cards and 84 personal notes that I have received and collected over the past 8 years. I experience a warm feeling as I read notes from over 100 people whose lives have been a part of mine.
The main reason I started collecting cards is that I can be reminded of the wonderful people who have come into my life, even the people who may no longer be in my life. Reading them reminds me that my life has impacted people from all walks of life- from my best friends to the dorm janitor to the Dean of my college to my brother who died to the students in a class I taught in college.
Reading these cards usually makes me cry a little bit, especially the ones I received after my major suicide attempt. I am always amazed at the surplus of encouragement and support I was given through that very challenging time.
I feel the love. I feel the support. I feel the kindness. I feel the hope.
I like to read the notes and cards from time to time to lift my spirits and to remind myself how lucky I am to have wonderful friends and family.
To all those who have written notes and cards I love you and support you. Thank you.
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