Writing - yep, it's all in the family

As far back as I can remember, my Mom has always been a prolific writer - of letters that is. Yes, the old-fashioned pen and paper letters sent by post. I'd call her the "communications coordinator" of our family. She has always kept in touch with relatives near and far, as well as her friends. This she still does weekly without fail - and she's 86!

She never lets a birthday or anniversary go by without acknowledging it by sending a card or a letter. Even though I live in the same city, she still sends me cards for my birthday and at Christmas through the mail. It's kind of a neat tradition.

She has been the one person who has kept us all connected throughout the years and I'm very grateful to her for that.

Thanks Mom, for all that you do, and for being a writer I look up to.