'Happy Notes' For My Sister

--by hurricane, posted Aug 22, 2007

My sister and I live on opposite sides of the US and it is hard for us to visit each other regularly.

About 10 years ago, while visiting her, I was packing my things and getting ready to fly home when I got the idea to leave her some "happy" notes. While she was out, I began cutting up little slips of paper and writing things on them like, "You and me, Sis!" , "You rock!", "You are my best friend." and "I love you so much!". I began putting the notes in places she where she would eventually find them like under her creamer in the fridge, in a silverware drawer, in her makeup case in the bathroom, in her favorite coffee cup, etc.

Every now and then, she would call me to tell me she found another one and that it seemed like it was when she needed to hear from me. I know it made her smile, but it made me feel even better to know that even though I could not be there physically, that I WAS there when she needed me (and even when she didn't!).

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Posted by hurricane
Aug 22, 2007
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afriendlysmile wrote: You made me smile too,must be really nice to have such a caring person in the family.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and big smiles
afriendlysmile:)

brighteyes wrote: Hurricane....I LOVE the idea....last trip with my Mom, I too, left a note.
I read Tesa's story about leaving 5 cards and notes for her Grandma...I visit my Mom Friday and got 5 cards too...I need to write messages inside and hide during my visit....I can't wait til she finds each one....I will pray before I secure each hiding location that she will find it when she needs it the most. I have a thank you card, thinking of you, hang in there, I love you and blank one too... ;)

kylierose16 wrote: Hurricane! That is just AWESOME ! That put such a smile on my face, your sis would just have LOVED that, for mothers day, i did something similiar, i wrote messages to my mum on paper, and taped them all over the house, she treasures them. thats just awesome hurricane- kyierose

astrocrazy2005 wrote: my roomate does that and it is one of the best ways you can tell someone how much you mean to them.

AURELIA wrote: Hey Hurricane! What a clever idea. I've done that around my own house, but never thought about doing that at a loved ones house after visiting! I'm going to do this when I leave from vacationing this year! THANKS for the inspiration! ~Aurelia

JuneBug wrote: Awwwww! I wish I had a brother like that!

lovebug wrote: spur of the moment ideas, the moent is now. Go with the flow is my moto, if it feels right, do it.MAY GOD HONOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS

happyhomemom wrote: That is a great way to keep on giving. I am sure your sister still remembers finding the notes fondly.

dessa wrote: awwwww.. so touching.. great idea, next time i'll visit my parents i'll do the same thing so they'll know how much they mean to me.

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