There he is! Ross, wave to Lance!

If you know Lance Mannion, you know he likes to send post cards.  Even if you don’t know him but you’ve read this post, you know he likes to send post cards

Well I don’t know how many of us there are, but I count myself among the lucky.  Every year I receive a card from Lance, at least one, usually from Cape Cod.  This year was no exception.  I love the fact that he takes a few minutes out of his summer vacation, as if he has nothing better to do on Cape Cod, writes a personal message, then actually sends the thing off in the mail.  Who does that anymore? 

This year I could actually read what he wrote!  And I figure that since anyone handling this little piece of mail as it makes its way from Cape Cod, MA to Columbus, OH can read what he wrote, he shouldn’t mind if I share it with you.

Dear Connie,

Admit it.  You’re glad when Steve goes off to NH every summer and I know why you’re glad.  You’re glad because it means you’re the one who’s there to get my post cards.  My post cards the the highlight of everyone’s summer.  Aren’t they?  I should start charging you all for them.  This one would cost five dollars.

~ Mannion

This may indeed be the highlight of my summer Lance.  Thank you!  My husband’s off enjoying Lake Winnipesaukee and I’m here packing boxes and painting walls as we get ready to move to Iowa.  What a difference a little note scribbled on a card can make in the lives of some people.  Remember that folks.  Today I feel special because of one simple random act of kindness.  What have you done today to make someone feel special?

Here’s what I’m gonna do.  Knowing that Lance likes receiving post cards as much as he likes sending them…

"In fact, my wish is that when I get home from vacation 10 days from now
I’ll find my mailbox stuffed full of post cards from all around the
country and the world.  My snail mail address is PO Box 263, New Paltz,
NY 12561."

…I’m sending him this "blog" card via this post until I can get my hands on a real card.  Lance, this one’s for you.

(Photo taken a couple of years ago of my son Ross and I on a jet ski on a beautiful summer day on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.  We’re waving – to Lance of course.)