4 Important Reasons to Write Your Family Love Letters
Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day! Love letters are special ways to share your thoughts & feelings with your family without a holiday in the mix.
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When tennis player Serena Williams announced she was expecting her first baby, she grabbed even more attention when she posted a letter she wrote to her unborn baby. The letter read:
“My Dearest Baby,
You gave me the strength I didn’t know I had. You taught me the true meaning of serenity and peace. I can’t wait to meet you. I can’t wait for you to join the player’s box next year. But most importantly, I am so happy to share being number one in the world with you … once again today, from the world’s oldest number one to the world’s youngest number one.
-Your Mommy, April 24, 2017.”
Here are four reasons to share a special note or love letter with your child or other loved ones in your life:
- Just Because
- Encouragement
- Congratulations
- I Owe You
New Tradition: Family Love Letters
Tip 1: Just Because
Kids and family members are used to getting cards for occasions such as birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or for a special occasion like First Communion or a Bat or Bar Mitzvah. But they never expect to receive one for no reason at all.
Surprise your child, spouse, close friend, or neighbor by sending them a handwritten note or greeting card “just because” you want them to know they are special to you.
Tip 2: Encouragement
There are plenty of times when life doesn’t go our way, and we’re left feeling discouraged or disappointed. Perhaps your son didn’t make the cut for the baseball team, or your spouse missed out on landing a big account. Or maybe your mother-in-law had to give up playing tennis due to her bad knee finally.
Whatever the setback, this is the perfect time to show your support with a thoughtful love letter.
Tip 3: Congratulations
We all need to feel validated occasionally, especially if we’ve been working diligently towards a goal that is finally accomplished.
Take a few moments to pen a note of congratulations for your daughter’s first after-school job, your son’s driver’s permit, or your spouse’s promotion at work.
We tend to be much better at verbally acknowledging these victories, so when we take the time to share our feelings of happiness in writing, we’re really making a statement.
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Tip 4: I Owe You
Today’s busy lifestyles leave families much less time for relaxing and hanging out. We often run in many directions as we try to juggle work, home, and family. Take back some quality family time by sending an “I Owe You” letter to your spouse and/or kids, promising them a weekend outing, dinner at a favorite restaurant, or even a day or two to do absolutely nothing at all but enjoy each other’s company.
Have fun and be creative with these IOUs!
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