About a couple of months ago, my sweet friend, Lindsay, asked if Abby would like to be pen pals with her daughter, Jessica. I passed it by Abby, and without any hesitation, she said, "Yes!" I had told her that when I was her age, I had a pen pal from Auckland, New Zealand and I still have the letters she wrote me. They've exchanged letters back and forth several times already. Just last week, Jessica sent Abby a letter and something special that she put together herself...Abby was so excited!!!
Here she is reading the letter she got from Jessica...all the way from Yorkshire, England!
This is the CD Jessica compiled for Abby with some of her own favorite music. She did such a great job! Abby and I have really enjoyed listening to it...some songs are familiar; others are not, but we love them all! 
Here's a postcard Jessica sent to Abby. We enjoyed looking at the various pictures...and dream of the day when we'll get to see it all in person (our fingers are crossed BIG TIME!). Abby has had such fun getting to know Jessica and learning about life in England, and hopes their friendship continues to grow!
I, also, recently participated in my very first swap...a Valentine's Day Swap! My swap partner was Jackie, whom I met through blogging awhile back. Anyhow, I was so excited to get the package from her! Here's what I got...
Needless to say, the Hershey's kisses were a huge hit...notice I said, "WERE"? Yep, we can't keep chocolate around here very long...GONE IN A FLASH! The swap was a lot of fun...nothing like getting a surprise in the mail, right? I'm going to be particpating in a couple more swaps between this month and next, so I'm looking forward to it!♥Make today a day worth remembering!♥
P.S. You may have seen the news...but, it looks as if Baby Harper gets to go home today! Isn't that wonderful??? She has come so far...thanks to the power of prayer and God's unending mercies! Be sure to check out Kelly's blog for her latest update!
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April how wonderful that Abby and Jessica have become penpals! I think that's so terrific. I'm so happy for both girls and glad for the friendship that's already growing there. Another thanks to Stella!
Saying hi from SITS! What a wonderful project!
Thank you so much, my friend:)
Have a blessed day:)
Wib.
So very sweet.
Love the penpal idea!
My oldest son and Naomi's son in Australia are a week apart in age-thats what we are working towards...
Love that!
It is great to know about Harper-I too, have been praying.
AND E-mail me-I have something for you!!!
what a great idea! i had a penpal in the phillipines for a while when i was a teen and i loved it... and the valentines swap is beautiful!!!
that's so fun for Abby! i never had a pen pal. i always wish i had! i love your swap things. how wonderful!
Aww Penpals are so much fun for kids! :) I use to have one too.
Its always so exciting to get things in the mail and keep in touch with people who live far away.
Love your Swap stuff :) The kisses wouldnt have lasted in my house either!
Thanks for stopping by my blog :) Hope you'll visit again!
Happy things happening at your place. It's good that Harper is doing so well.
Pen pals are so fun! Look all your swap stuff! Its so good to her about Harper! Stay warm!
Hi April! I appreciate your visits and comments. Benny cat is doing better today. He seems happy to just stay in the laundry room on top of the dryer on his blanket I brought back with him and that's ok. I don't think it will take him long to adjust. I haven't had much time to visit all my blogging friends while I was gone so I'm trying to catch up. I did show my daughter Harper's picture one day. She's such a beautiful little girl and what good news that she might be going home today!! I'll be back when I can stay longer. Talk to you soon.
~Elizabeth P.S. A pen pal from England! What fun. Abby should start a scrapbook.
How wonderful for your daughter! It is so neat that they have become such great pen pals! And your swap things are darling!!!! Lucky you!
XOXOXOX
Jen
Having a penpal is such a wonderful idea and a great experience for your daughter!
Thanks for stopping by to see my tweaking...I appreciate it.
I made my blog header at a website called Scapblog...let me tell you it's so much fun. http://www.scrapblog.com
April: The first book (Twilight) is mellow- And just so you know I WOULD let my 17 year old read the whole series... BUT we would be talking about them big time!
I suggest you read the series first. I know that Brittany is very well adjusted very much like my 17 year old Timothy. Tim is very open to talking to me about "all worldly" things. Of course, he being a guy has no interest in reading the Twilight series! The author does show morals in the book/in other words-"they wait" and don't have premarital sex.
Do I think this whole series is suitable for tweens and young teens? No, the last two books are too adult orientated in my opinion.
I REALLY enjoyed the books April and even read them twice (I'm a very fast reader)
BTW: You are a great parent!
Love you!
Robin~♥
Amen! God works wonders!!
I wonder if we were participating in the same one... I have all the items to send to my gal, I just have to get them wrapped and in the mail! I WILL do that today!
I'm diggin your goodies!
Pen pals are fun. I had one in ghana for a while, but we lost touch.
Hi April
Great news about Harper. She remains in my prayers.
Jessica was thrilled you did a post about her and Abby being penfriends. She is really enjoying Abby's friendship and is so pleased you both liked the CD.
Your swap goodies look great. I have only ever done one swap and really enjoyed it. Isn't it wonderful getting packages like that in the mail? Hersheys kisses sound lovely, we do not have them over here.
We just got more snow today!
Lindsay
I love reading about Baby Harper! Such a sweet story! I'm very happy for them as a family!
Pen Pals sound awesome. I've never had one, always wished that I did! Tell Abby that is awesome!
What wonderful news about the baby....and how neat that your daughter and Jessica have become Penpals. That's SUPER special for both of them!
That is wonderful news about the baby, and what cool things you got from your swap partner. I'm also glad your daughter is enjoying her friend in London! That's neat!
Sending you much love today, April and every day after...
XO,
SHeila :-)
April,
I had penpals when I was a teenager. I had quite a few. It was a lot of fun. I still write to 4 of them. I think that's great for Abby.
Your swap package looks nice. Those kisses would not have lasted long here either. :O)
How fun for your daughter to have a pen pal in another country! I'm sure both girls will learn so much from each other!
(When I was a kid, my pen pal was in Pennsylvania! ha,ha! Not exactly another country...)
What fun stuff!
I love your new header so very cute! Tomorrow is my post about YOU!
-sandy toe
Hi April...what a wonderful lifelong friendship little Abby is cultivating now...You have such a loving family! And, oh yes...
wonderful news about Baby Harper!
;-) Bo
YOUR HEADER IS AMAZING!!! I TOTALLY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!
Great job!!! It is perfect!!!
Hey sweetie, did you read my post yesterday on my free to be me blog? It was titled walking all over the world, I mentioned you, lol
I had a pen pal for years. One day she just quit writing. I never found out what happened to her. SAd.
How nice that your daughter has a pen pal from England! She will learn a lot from her and her country. It was really sweet of her friend to share her favorite music and to include photos.
You had a sweet swap partner!
Have a great night!
Kim
Oh that's awesome! I had pen pals as a kid and it was so fun!
Pen pals and swap partners....both so much fun! Looks like all of you are having a great time.
Catching up on your pictures from yesterday...they're great! Kiddos definitely spell love, don't they?
Thanks for stopping by my blog - and for your encouraging words today! Your comments are always a blessing!
April,
I just read the post on sandy's site about you and the girls. Big congrats on that guest appearance on her blog. You are so more than deserving.
Love and Prayers as Always,
Tim
What a neat thing for Abby and for Jessica! I remember when I was a teenager, I was always looking for a pen pal....never found one that my mom would let me allow me to write to. Long story.
I am sure that Abby and Jessica will have lots of fun with being pen pals in the years to come!
How wonderful! I had probably 30 pen pals over the years and loved writing to them. In this day and age of email and fax, it's cool to receive good old fashioned mail!
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