Love Notes Special Edition ~ Emerging from Sandy

It is time to rally together.  It is time to spread a little bit of love and hope through the mail to someone who needs the support.  It is time to let others know that we care, that they are thought about and not forgotten, that even though they are suffering they will make it through.  It is time. 

Sandy devestated a lot of the East coast and many individuals and families are still suffering.  Devestation brings along despair, hopelessness, and feeling like you are alone.  We do not want people to feel that way.  Collectivly we can shine a little bit of light on their tired and weary souls.  We can let them know they are not alone. 

Are you up for the challenege of spreading a little bit of hope through the mail?  It is really simple to do.  Head on over to

HERE

to be a part of 

Love Notes Special Edition ~ Emerging from Sandy 

Do you know an individual or family who has been devestated by the storm?  Could they use a little hope note in the mail?  Head on over to

HERE

to provide there information so that we can get that note to them. 

Maybe you know of a shelter that is housing individuals who lost their homes.  They could surely use some love.  Please contact me at

lovenotesjb@gmail.com

so that we can get some love notes to them as well. 

It is during these times that we must come together and help one another.  Even if it is something small.  The small things can mean the most.  Please join us in spreading some hope. 

begin again

Let's just stop here for just a moment

The world has been a spinning ever so quickly

I need a moment to pause

To breathe

To remember what is truly important

Conflicting points of view

Long lines for gas

People in the dark

Trying hard to warm up

It feels like an up hill battle

Getting blanketed in snow reminds me to hunker down

Crawl under the covers

Soak in my own warmth

And remember that we can begin again

We can always begin again

As the world spins

I sit here

Breathing deeply, in and out

Letting the glow of my heart warm my soul

Creating space for what is to come

I am not sure what is around the next bend

So many dreams and thoughts swirling in my mind

I need to create what I most need

With each passing day I am learning more and more what that is

And so I begin again

I begin right here

Right now

Taking a leap

Afraid, but willing

Knowing I will land safely, wherever I land

Love Notes Special Edition: Emerging from Sandy

Stormy weather has devastated the East Coast the past couple of weeks.  Water washing ashore taking out entire homes.  Flooding occurring in cities.  Trees falling, leaving people in the dark.  Many people on the East Coast are feeling disconnected, afraid, unsure of what the next step is.  They have been struggling and could use a little Love to lift them up.  So I am proposing a Special Edition of Love Notes where will do just that.  We will spread love, words of hope, and infuse encouragement to the individuals who are emerging from Sandy. 

Are you up for joining in?  I would love it if you did. 

Here is how it will work:

*  Simply fill out the form

HERE

with YOUR email address, name, and mailing address

*  Then fill out the mailing address of an individual who you know has been affected by Sandy and could use a little love note

*  On Saturday, November 17th you will be sent the name(s) of an individual(s) who has been affected by Sandy

*  Write a hopeful note, or postcard and drop it into the mailbox for them by Saturday November 24th. 

Additional Information:

If you know more than one person that has been affected please feel free to fill out the form multiple times. 

If you do not know someone that has been affected, but want to send out some love, please fill out the form with your name and address and we will send you over someones name to send some love to. 

Depending upon how many individuals we get that have been affected by the storm you may be asked to send a note to more than one person. 

Have any questions?

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at: 

lovenotesjb@gmail.com

After the storm

The storm has passed but the destruction is devastating.  Here in the north so many trees are down.  Fallen in the middle of the road, crushing houses, and pulling down power lines.  Darkness blanketing towns. There is an eric feeling in the air when night falls. Without a flashlight you cannot even see directly in front of you and all you hear is the  sound of generators humming in the distance.

Gasoline is hard to come by.  The lines for the open stations are incredibly long.  I have never seen anything like this before.  I tried to capture it with my camera but they are so massive it is hard to get it.  Car after car waiting on the shoulder of the highway with hope in there hearts that when they pull up to the pump there will be gas to fill there tank.

In the south the destruction is even more devastating. Sea water taking out so much. The tide un controllable.  Same in new York city.  The water levels rose and even filled the subway stations.  It is terrible.

Through all the destruction I am blessed.  Although devastation occurred to homes of family everyone is safe and healthy. And that is the most important. Homes can be rebuilt and together we will do that.

Today through all this I am celebrating my 32nd birthday. I am in shock that I am 32. Time flies by so quickly.  So many memories I have tucked into my memory bank.  So much to smile about, so much to be thankful for.  I am lucky and incredibly grateful.  I am typing this from a school parking lot where I have found wireless connection.  Little pockets of hope peaking out.

Think good thoughts for those who are struggling due to Sandys wrath.  They need the love and a little bit of lifting up.  Be kind to each other and understand tht so any are stressed, worried, and just trying to figure it out. Patience will be such a gift to these people who are edge.  Smile at one another. A little bit if love goes a long way.

color arriving in my mailbox

During the Love Notes Post Card Project I get so excited to walk to my mailbox.  I will make frequent trips there just to find what is waiting for me.  Tumbling out are colorful creations that I can hold.  Words filled with love and hope written by hand.  A piece of someones heart right here for me to embrace.

If I am having a bad day the postcards lift me up.  Ground me.  And help me to remember what is important in this world.  If my day is a good one, then the postcards take me to cloud nine.  It is amazing the power these little postcards hold.  How deeply they touch, how quickly they change my outlook, and how much happiness they swirl around.

My mailbox has been lonely lately. Since I haven't ran the project recently all that has filled my mailbox has been bills, coupons, and junk.  Until the lovely little postcard you see above arrived.  And it just made my day and reminded me deeply the importance of the Love Notes Postcard Project.

I think another round of the Love Notes Post Card Project is needed.  With the storms of the East Coast swirling around a little love could help some heal.  Soon, very soon, registration will open.

Sending you all so much love!

the storm is coming

There is an eerie calmness in the air tonight.  The wind blows, the leaves rustle.  A sense of uncertainty lurking about what Sandy will bring with her.  We have prepared as best we can.  The laundry is done, the outside elements brought in, the cabinets stocked.  We are ready to hunker down.

I took a walk this evening.  Listening to the leaves as they fell to the ground.  After Sandy all of them may be down.  The rain has not yet begun, but the wind is picking up.  People are on edge, scrambling to get what they can.

The storm is coming and each of us must battle through it.  We must also push through our own inner storms.  The ones we try to calm, but keep rearing there ferocious winds.  We must be gentle with ourselves.  Prepare, push through, hold hands with our neighbors, and together walk through to the sunshine.

May you be safe as the storm swirls and may you find the strength to make it through your own battles. Sending love and light.