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Carlo sent me a sweet note. I appreciate your words, Carlo. The note was like one giant happy comment.

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My cousin-in-law on Ken's side (honestly that was the simplest way I could think to describe the relationship, other than friend, which actually would be better). One of my friends - Tannis - sent me a second thank you card for something. This time she sent her note in a homemade envelope that came together so uniquely in the back.

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This was the most I could unfold the envelope and have it fit in my scanner. The center rectangle was 5x7. The rounded flaps fold exactly to center, spiraling together, and she secured it with a sticker. I would have been afraid to trust Canada Post not to tear the envelope apart, but it arrived intact, so now I will have some confidence to make some of these envelopes myself!

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Kristi posted about the Easter cards she sent this year. An empty envelope symbolizing the empty tomb, with a reference inside to Mark 16: 1-6.
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Ken sometimes describes blogging as a giant affirmation exercise - he's teasing, but there is some truth to it. Only it's more sincere and genuine and relationship-based than he makes it sound. Thanks for brightening my mailbox these past weeks!