The mail today took my breath away.

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Im not a mid-day blogger.

I do that thing where you have your posts set to publish the same time each day so readers grow to expect it.

This didnt happen due to a 75-prong targeted branding plan—-it all happened by accident—but once it started I figured Id leave it that way.

3am central my posts all go live.

Except the ones which dont.

It’s days like today when I realize more than being a blogger or a brand—-Im a misfit who turns to words to express her feelings.

It’s days like today when I feel called to write and share.

And yet, it’s RARE DAYS like today, when I truly have no words….because of yours.

Things are a weetad wonky in Casa MizFit and as a result when the mail came I scampered out to get it in hopes of…something.

A trashy mag? (I need an update on how rapidly LaLohan is imploding)

A less trashy mag? (what does the New Yorker think I should be reading)

A surprise letter/card/creation from my nephew?

I needed something.  Anything.  And really what better hope for a surprise is there than the mail delivery (Ill resist the DONT STOP SATURDAY DELIVERY rant here).

This is what I found:

The above and the most lovely, kind card reminding me I mattered.

The whole gesture was so unbelievably thoughtful and timely Im not embarrassed to admit I cried.

I scampered for the mail in hopes of DISTRACTION & the amazing gift/card I found helped me grow more focused.  

Something which if Id have let myself be STILL and just BE Id have known was what I really needed.

Im off to be focused, silent and still.

Im off to spend the weekend reminding people I know well & those I know-yet-not-so-much THEY MATTER.

The mail today took my breath away.

 

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  9. …and now breathe is taken away. THIS is the true *joy* of what I do. Knowing you love it so much is just the nudge I needed to keep working towards my dreams. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.

  16. When I read your Facebook message, I KNOW that THIS was something VERY IMPORTANT…. Yes, I was right!!!!! Pure GOLD!!!! #JustLikeYOU I am a girl that wears her heart on her sleeve… I share my feelings OFTEN!!! It’s MY WAY!!! Lil C, I LOVE YOU!!!!! Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!! ?

  17. I love that sometimes the simplest of gestures can have so much meaning and bring so much joy. We all get so wrapped up in our lives and trying to do the BIG things that we often forget just how powerful a small thing can really be. Love this!

  18. LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So talented too!!! We all need things like that & you do SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much for others! So glad this came when you needed it but even if we don’t need it – man, how wonderful is that!

    • As usual, I’m with Shauna on this one. And if you want any kind of magazine distraction, send up the signal and I’ll send a care package of Sunset magazines going back five years – nothing like losing yourself in gorgeous landscapes of the American West to make you feel better.

  23. It’s special when someone thinks of us…it’s even more special when they take the time to create something for us. But how spectacular when they create something for us that reflects back at us who we are in such a lovely and truthful way. <3!

  27. Oh my gosh that card is amazing.
    It would have completely made my day.
    I love getting real mail and not just bills and junk.
    I am seriously contemplating sending out like a hundred Christmas cards from my blog just so people get real mail.
    Maybe cheesy, but I hope fun.

  36. So amazing! No question you and Tornado are incredible inspiration for such a beautiful work of art. And not only did it make your day on Friday, it made my day just reading about it today on Sunday! <3

  40. It does not surprise me at all that someone would do this for you (as you deserve it and give give give!!) but it is a great gesture, no less 🙂

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