It's not that often that you actually receive something aside from a bill or junk mail when you check your mailbox. Technology has made it easy to talk to everyone via email, instant messaging, blogging, Facebook etc. So when I opened up the door to the mailbox yesterday and say a large manila envelope addressed to me I was giddy like a little kid.
A wonderful gentleman from Staten Island sent me a package full of paperwork on a particular branch of my family tree. I couldn't wait to open it up and see what the information would reveal. I have been working so hard on this branch. I've had a many ups but a few downs as well. I've dealt with copyright issues, others using my work as their own without giving me credit. But as part of my New Year's resolutions, I'm trying to not sweat the small stuff and focus on what's good. and this? IS GOOD!
I wish I could spill the secrets that the paperwork has uncovered but that may possibly come in time. I don't want to be burned again. But for now? I'm going to soak in the happiness the surprise in my mailbox has given me and be thankful there are wonderful people out there who love to help others out.
When was the last time you received a surprise in the mail?
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