Letter #33 - Jeremy

I've mentioned in previous posts that I have a handful of pre-teen/early teen kids that I try to keep in touch with, or kind of mentor.  One of these kids is Jeremy.  Jeremy has been one of my campers for years, he's this wisp of a kid with an absolutely super brain.  His parents are both super smart, and as a result he's an adorable super nerd.  One of his hobbies is that he has a stamp collection.  Back when I was traveling a bunch for work, Jeremy's dad told me about his collection and asked if I would be willing to send him a few postcards or something on my travels so he could add to the collection.  Since then, I have tried to go above and beyond that request... the letter I wrote Jeremy today is evidence of that :o)  A friend of mine recently went on a trip to Israel.  I asked if he would be willing to send me a postcard.  Not only so I could hear from him, but so I can also now pass the Israeli stamp on to Jeremy!

This post will now also double as a request to all of my readers who may travel.  If you are willing to send me postcards with cool stamps that I can continue to send to Jeremy, that would be so cool.  I'd get the mail, and he'd get the stamps!  :o)  If you are willing to do this, and need my address, just send me a note or leave a comment and I'll get it to you!

Thank you readers!

Letter #12 - Seth

Tonight's letter is going to another former housemate.  I met Seth through a mutual friend while I was doing my undergrad.  We instantly connected and I was thrilled when he chose MSU for his grad program, meaning he was moving to Michigan, and better yet, into our house!

Seth is an incredible musical talent.  In fact, he's the one who conducted an amazing feat just this past Christmas (click here for video).  I loved getting to plan music for worship services with him.  He also understood me on every nerd level... we share many nerd loves, and a deep appreciation for the sheer genius of all things Whedon.

I'm finding that over the course of this project, writing the letters will often focus me on a certain time.  Some letters get me reflecting on present stuff, others allow me to consider the future, while others still (like this one) let me soak in memories of times past.  Seth has long since moved away from Michigan, and I've gotten to see him a few times since, but I still miss him bunches, and look forward to the next time life brings our paths together!