Postcards From Half Way Around The World

--by wayfarer, posted Nov 20, 2011

A new Facebook friend referred to the time before his family went through an emotional earthquake. I asked what he meant and it turned out his son had left home and, almost straight away, ended up in jail!

Well, I know what that's like. So, I asked if I could send his son something. He said a postcard would be good.

Now I live in Scotland and this young man is incarcerated in California. So, I thought if I sent him some postcards with Scottish scenes on them they might brighten his cell wall.

One of them was a montage of Scottish castles. On the back I wrote that his dad loved him very much and was looking forward to better days ahead.

The other was a picture of the sun setting behind an island. Now you can see that island from the town where I bought the postcards. So, I paid a visit to the sea-front just so I could write on the card that I looked at the island in the picture and said a prayer for him.

I posted them off earlier today. Two postcards plus postage one third of the way around the world came to about £1.65, or just over two dollars. Isn't that an incredibly cheap way to brighten someone's day?

I hope he likes them. I hope he puts them up on his cell wall. I pray he and his family do get to enjoy those better days ahead!

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Posted by wayfarer
Nov 20, 2011
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cabbage wrote: What a lovely thing to do, both for the young man and his parents. You have surely brightened a path for both. God bless you
For your thoughtfulness. And yes, i love that such a small gesture can have such a great effect! Big hugs, and thanks for the inspiration.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: I'm sure he will appreciate them more than you know. Bless you wayfarer for your kind heart and thoughtfulness!

Bluxess wrote: People seem to go through prisons and illnesses for all kinds of reasons ... but what I liked about your post is that, you have walked past and tried to connect to this young man in CA ... I am sure you have warmed the hearts of his whole family by being kind and not judgmental ... Thank you so much Wayfarer, blessings, Bluxess.

Glowworm wrote: I love how non-judgemental you are here. All human beings need love and beuaty, no matter what they've done. Thank you for reminding me. Thank you for being you and for reaching out to that young man.

moral12 wrote: That was a lovely gesture of yours, especially sending pictures of outdoor scenes. I'm sure he will appreciate any mail that he gets.

Aurelia wrote: What a Great Idea. You are such a kind and caring man. I know those postcards will brighten his day. It'll give him something to research and talk about too. :) Thanks for sharing! :) ~Aurelia

trueblue wrote: To think that this young man is receiving mail from you with the comment of the love of his parents is so truly inspirational and thoughtful on your part ... it has to help him positively in the direction of this life..

textyourdreams wrote: Your story allowed my imagination to picture this young man receiving your postcards. I was able to see his smile, holding the postcard in hand and for a moment he was able to escape the prison walls because of your kindness. Thanks for this story as it teaches us all to reach out beyond a simple task. You inspire me to do more goodness. Thanks

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