Taking the time

I felt very inspired by a friend of mine to adopt a challenge she had recently done.  Among other things she challenged herself to write to 1 company/business/person/place  everyday thru the month of February. I thought it was wonderful to let people know how much you appreciate their products. I thought I would write to places that made me happy.  Well,  I thought I would start in April but before I even stopped to think my list was at 40! So I began asap, and if I remember another product  that makes me happy it will be added to the list.
My 1st letter was to my inspirational person, Annie!
We met through my sister, and yet she is such a part of our family now, how could I not recognize someone who is so willing to try new things and challenge herself every month of the year.
My second letter was to a family whom we have made many memories with.  Well, it turns out the card came just at the right time for them as well.  Basically he was having a very bad week. When he came home his wife just handed him the card, before she even said hello. She said if he had to choose between a million dollars and my letter,  he would choose my letter. When their son came home, the father said " did you give him the letter, did you give him the letter?" When the son's girlfriend walked in they gave the letter to her. They called me the next day.
Now I wasn't expecting anything in return, I thought just to recognize people who have made my life happy. It was so nice to hear how I had touched them and to bring someone else happiness just when they needed it. 
The next was the lovely Tervis Tumbler company and their wonderful cups.
I will post the next batch next week.  I do think this is a wonderful way to challenge yourself; to express in a positive way to people.