I am a known lover of cards and stationary. I spend weeks picking and personalizing the perfect Christmas card. Don't even get me started on birthday cards. Another girl who loves cards is Safyre Terry. She is the precious little girl who lost her entire family when her apartment was set fire last year. But the loss didn't stop there, she has since lost her left foot and right hand and under gone 50 surgeries. "But she wakes every morning with a smile on her face. She is the true definition of hope, faith and love."
Safyre's aunt shared a picture of her with a Christmas card holder on the Facebook page Safyre Schenectady's Super Survivor on December 3rd that was later shared by a supporter asking friends to send Christmas cards to the sweet 8 year old. Since then it has been shared 200,000 times!! The cards are pouring in!! I addressed my card and sent it off with lots of love and Christmas cheer this morning! I shared Safyre's story with my mom last night and since then she is now sending a card, her Legion of Mary group are all sending cards, and my hometown Parrish Our Lady of the Lake's youth group are sending cards [over 600 kids!!]
So I ask you, how many presents have you bought for friends, family, co-workers, and significant others? Take 10 minutes on your lunch break to buy a card, $.40 to buy a stamp, and five seconds to drop it in the mail and you will brighten this little girl's Christmas.
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