If you're new to this blog, I organize a card exchange for Elena (aiming for a late December delivery date)--she LOVES mail! More importantly, the exchange has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, use crutches (or other devices), who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable. It's been fantastic.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. This exchange is between E and you.
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Holiday Card Exchange 2012!
***Repost*** (If you've already responded, details will be coming the following week!)
If you're new to this blog, I
organize a card exchange every year for Elena (aiming for a late
December delivery)--she LOVES mail, and the exchange is a great way to
remind E there are other kids out there like her. Kids who wear
braces, or wear glasses, use crutches/wheelchair/other devices, who
have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc.--kids who might be
different.
The
typical card exchange involves a little letter telling E something
about yourself, or your child (they can write part/all of the letter,
or send a drawing or something) and a photo of you, your family, your
child, or favorite pet, etc. To get a letter in mail from this
exchange is a great experience--to know that someone out there--a
stranger--connects with you, values you and your story--it's simply
fantastic.
I
certainly hope that everyone who has taken part in the exchange
previously has enjoyed their letters--occasionally one is late, which
is why I'm starting this early--IF you are a overseas follower of The
Doodle, we'll need to get started on letters (I learned the hard way
they can take a while!).
If you are interested in a card exchange, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language DON'T WORRY, we'll try anyway!
I
will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without
your permission. This exchange is between E and you. And, maybe E's
sister Vivian, b/c sometimes she likes to write letters too.
*NOTE:
This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which
is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a
message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a
picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena
writes some or all of it) and a picture.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Getting started...Card Exchange 2012!
If you're new to this blog, I organize a card exchange every year for Elena (aiming for a late December delivery)--she LOVES mail, and the exchange is a great way to remind E there are other kids out there like her. Kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, use crutches/wheelchair/other devices, who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc.--kids who might be different.
The typical card exchange involves a little letter telling E something about yourself, or your child (they can write part/all of the letter, or send a drawing or something) and a photo of you, your family, your child, or favorite pet, etc. To get a letter in mail from this exchange is a great experience--to know that someone out there--a stranger--connects with you, values you and your story--it's simply fantastic.
I certainly hope that everyone who has taken part in the exchange previously has enjoyed their letters--occasionally one is late, which is why I'm starting this early--IF you are a overseas follower of The Doodle, we'll need to get started on letters (I learned the hard way they can take a while!).
If you are interested in a card exchange, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language DON'T WORRY, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. This exchange is between E and you. And, maybe E's sister Vivian, b/c sometimes she likes to write letters too.
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
3rd Annual Holiday Card Exchange--Post #2
If you're new to this blog, I organize a card exchange every year for Elena (aiming for a late December delivery date)--she LOVES mail! More importantly, the exchange has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, use crutches (or other devices), who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable. It's been fantastic.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. This exchange is between E and you.
If you've already emailed me with your intent to exchange, expect me to reply to you this week!
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. This exchange is between E and you.
If you've already emailed me with your intent to exchange, expect me to reply to you this week!
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
Monday, October 10, 2011
3rd Annual Holiday Card Exchange--Post #1
I'm sending this message out earlier this year...last year we found out the hard way that FedEx letters send overseas get caught up at Customs for over a month. (Sorry about that!)
If you're new to this blog, I organize a card exchange every year for Elena (aiming for a late December delivery date)--she LOVES mail! More importantly, the exchange has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, use crutches (or other devices), who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable. It's been fantastic.
If you have exchanged cards with us in the past (and included a picture), we have you on Elena's Buddy Board in her room. She remembers who you are, and little things about you. She even said she might want to marry one of you! (YES E, YOU!! And she still wears that necklace ;)
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
If you're new to this blog, I organize a card exchange every year for Elena (aiming for a late December delivery date)--she LOVES mail! More importantly, the exchange has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, use crutches (or other devices), who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable. It's been fantastic.
If you have exchanged cards with us in the past (and included a picture), we have you on Elena's Buddy Board in her room. She remembers who you are, and little things about you. She even said she might want to marry one of you! (YES E, YOU!! And she still wears that necklace ;)
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009 AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s), siblings, etc.
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language--If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
*NOTE: This is NOT a gift exchange. Sometimes people send little things, which is very nice--but never expected. We'd most appreciate a card, a message (or a drawing/doodle/coloring if writing is difficult), and a picture of your child. We typically send a card with a message (Elena writes some or all of it) and a picture.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
2nd Annual Card Exchange, Take 2
Quick! Get your responses to our Card Exchange, if you haven't already! Email me at cpmom2009@yahoo.com
If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
Last year I asked if anyone wanted to do a card exchange for the holidays. Elena LOVED it! If you sent a picture, we have it on E's Buddy Board at home, and we still talk about you. It has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable.
So, I'm starting a little earlier this year. The main reason is--if some of you out there want to share addresses as a group, I will organize that. Keep in mind, we tried to write ~20 cards last year, and it was a real struggle to get E to draw that many pictures or write that many words, and we started pretty early.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
If English is not your primary language, we'll try anyway!
Last year I asked if anyone wanted to do a card exchange for the holidays. Elena LOVED it! If you sent a picture, we have it on E's Buddy Board at home, and we still talk about you. It has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable.
So, I'm starting a little earlier this year. The main reason is--if some of you out there want to share addresses as a group, I will organize that. Keep in mind, we tried to write ~20 cards last year, and it was a real struggle to get E to draw that many pictures or write that many words, and we started pretty early.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
2nd Annual Holiday Card Exchange, Take 1
Calling all Doodle Readers!
Last year I asked if anyone wanted to do a card exchange for the holidays. Elena LOVED it, getting mail was such a great part of her day. We loved the pictures everyone sent, of their kids, or their pets, or a drawing of things they like to do.
We send cards (a few were late...and one never made it. I'm sorry about that, we had a giant family emergency right after Christmas) with a picture of E and a drawing for the intended recipient. Elena tried to write at least some of each letter.
If you sent a picture, we have it on E's Buddy Board at home, and we still talk about you. It has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable.
So, I'm starting a little earlier this year. The main reason is--if some of you out there want to share addresses as a group, I will organize that. Keep in mind, we tried to write ~20 cards last year, and it was a real struggle to get E to draw that many pictures or write that many words, and we started pretty early.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language (don't worry if it's not English! We'll try!)
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
Last year I asked if anyone wanted to do a card exchange for the holidays. Elena LOVED it, getting mail was such a great part of her day. We loved the pictures everyone sent, of their kids, or their pets, or a drawing of things they like to do.
We send cards (a few were late...and one never made it. I'm sorry about that, we had a giant family emergency right after Christmas) with a picture of E and a drawing for the intended recipient. Elena tried to write at least some of each letter.
If you sent a picture, we have it on E's Buddy Board at home, and we still talk about you. It has been a great way to remind Elena that there are other kids out there like her--kids who wear braces, or wear glasses, who have siblings, friends, go to school, etc. etc. The best part about it was I didn't say anything when she first saw your picture. But I could just SEE Elena's face recognize she was not alone in her struggle with CP. That is invaluable.
So, I'm starting a little earlier this year. The main reason is--if some of you out there want to share addresses as a group, I will organize that. Keep in mind, we tried to write ~20 cards last year, and it was a real struggle to get E to draw that many pictures or write that many words, and we started pretty early.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name), child's age, diagnosis, favorite thing(s)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know) (particularly important for overseas mail)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language (don't worry if it's not English! We'll try!)
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately (by the end of October), and we'll go from there.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Holiday Card Exchange Anyone?
Hi Doodle readers,
E LOVES mail. Doesn't everyone? But how many people actually send snail mail these days?
Is anyone interested out there in a mail exchange? I'm aiming for Christmas time here, but really it can be anytime before the New Year. Elena can (help) write a letter, to you or your child, and get a letter in return. No gifts, just a nice letter, maybe a picture.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language (don't worry if it's not English! We'll try!)
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately, and we'll go from there.
E LOVES mail. Doesn't everyone? But how many people actually send snail mail these days?
Is anyone interested out there in a mail exchange? I'm aiming for Christmas time here, but really it can be anytime before the New Year. Elena can (help) write a letter, to you or your child, and get a letter in return. No gifts, just a nice letter, maybe a picture.
If you are interested, please email me (cpmom2009@yahoo.com) with the following information:
Your name (and/or child's name)
You address (in full, including country)
How long mail will take to arrive from Virginia, United States (if you know)
What holidays you celebrate, if any, near the end of this year
Primary language (don't worry if it's not English! We'll try!)
I will not share your email information OR addresses with anyone without your permission. As of right now, this exchange is between E and you. If you are interested in a larger exchange, where your information is shared with other interested parties, please note that--if there is enough interest I'll email everyone privately, and we'll go from there.
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