As most of you know we have an aunt who is in her late 90’s.  She lives alone in an apartment and has become afraid to venture too far away on these cold winter days.  With her eyesight failing, and her hearing long gone she’s feeling more and more isolated and lonely.

Last year I asked all her relatives to send her Valentines…and they did!  She received over 20 cards during the days surrounding Valentines Day.  The cards came from across the country and were a complete surprise to her. The cards and the short messages written inside gave her endless pleasure long after the day was gone and most of us had forgotten all about the caper.  You can read the original blog entry here…and about the results here.

So this year I think we should do it again…and maybe our experience will inspire you.  Look around, see who might be lonely, a little sad, feeling a little left out.  It doesn’t have to be someone elderly, but look there first.  Sometimes we get so involved in our busy lives that we forget the elders that were always there when we needed them.  As we move on, we need to take care we don’t leave them behind.

But anyone who needs a lift would be delighted to receive a few (or more than a few) cards from people that care about them and snail mail is a lovely way to show you care.  For the price of a card and a stamp you can make someone’s day.  Who wouldn’t like to do that?

Think about it.  Isn’t there someone in your life who would smile at opening the mailbox and finding something besides bills and junk mail?  What have you got to lose?  Organize a Valentine’s Caper of your own, or just send a single card.

Take a moment to tell someone you love them in a tangible, good old fashioned way.  Not only will it make someone smile, it will make your day too.

And I, for one, can’t wait to hear all about your ventures!