tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post3532723912629539257..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: Cards and Words for Love ~ by Shirley CorderLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-10247682503141651712017-05-09T12:59:00.917-07:002017-05-09T12:59:00.917-07:00Thanks for your comment, Hope. Here in S.Africa we...Thanks for your comment, Hope. Here in S.Africa we are blessed indeed if we receive a card or letter bia snail mail as our postal service is not reliable.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-70071866767104979082017-05-08T12:28:07.107-07:002017-05-08T12:28:07.107-07:00Shirley, I love writing and receiving real mail. T...Shirley, I love writing and receiving real mail. This is a great post about a great ministry. Thank you for sharing.Hope Toler Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006458902527781381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-12771972058150115192017-05-08T02:01:31.828-07:002017-05-08T02:01:31.828-07:00Debs, we ran it for several years in Krugersdorp. ...Debs, we ran it for several years in Krugersdorp. Sonia, Linda, and a couple of others including one man were part of the group. It was most rewarding. Thanks for the visit!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-26574262987757974252017-05-08T01:59:55.615-07:002017-05-08T01:59:55.615-07:00Hi. Yes, you're right. The housemother reporte...Hi. Yes, you're right. The housemother reported back to us how the kids used to race home at the end of the month in case their "secret friend" had been in touch. Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-81284142053159331712017-05-08T01:59:06.933-07:002017-05-08T01:59:06.933-07:00Yes Alana, you're so right. It gives you such ...Yes Alana, you're so right. It gives you such satisfaction to see the finished article. And for the recipient, it means so much. When I had cancer, I received literally hundreds of cards - but the ones that meant the most to me were ones that had been created just for me!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-83060892388958468692017-05-08T01:57:47.507-07:002017-05-08T01:57:47.507-07:00True, Geethica. We all have different ways of expr...True, Geethica. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves, and we all have different friends. If only we would take this seriously!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-7368900485190160042017-05-08T01:56:41.062-07:002017-05-08T01:56:41.062-07:00Hi Navneet, so you obviously used to make cards? I...Hi Navneet, so you obviously used to make cards? I must admit, now that I've got back into it, there's nothing quite so rewarding as looking at a finished creation and knowing YOU made it! Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-5656199497768080942017-05-07T00:01:25.553-07:002017-05-07T00:01:25.553-07:00I don't know if I ever knew about the card min...I don't know if I ever knew about the card ministry to the place of safety. It is a lovely idea though.Globally Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105491573355794727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-86814624660786052512017-05-06T11:36:11.824-07:002017-05-06T11:36:11.824-07:00What an awesome idea, Shirley. I bet those cards j...What an awesome idea, Shirley. I bet those cards just made the child's day. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-7233594514064929902017-05-06T11:28:25.564-07:002017-05-06T11:28:25.564-07:00This is such a wonderful idea - something so small...This is such a wonderful idea - something so small can mean so much to a child, and could make the difference between a child giving up in despair or being encouraged enough to continue and, eventually, thrive. Making your own cards also allows messages that you just can't find in professionally made cards. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-44789424893570584902017-05-06T07:01:29.887-07:002017-05-06T07:01:29.887-07:00This is a very heart touching post Shirley. Helpin...This is a very heart touching post Shirley. Helping others whom we haven't even met is a thoughtful idea. I feel God has sent us all with a message to convey to others.Geethicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692198023490551272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-36010739718242753702017-05-06T06:47:29.650-07:002017-05-06T06:47:29.650-07:00Hey Shirley.
You are doing a great job. It's s...Hey Shirley.<br />You are doing a great job. It's so impressive.<br />The miss the card culture. The feelings attached were definitely beyond description.<br />Would try making some.<br />Thank you:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631441126477444846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-52284214478849669142017-05-06T05:52:50.536-07:002017-05-06T05:52:50.536-07:00Thanks LeAnne. You're right. A physical card t...Thanks LeAnne. You're right. A physical card today is a rarity and is so much more personal than a stack of 'likes' on Facebook! Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-55639874408426813992017-05-06T05:51:49.081-07:002017-05-06T05:51:49.081-07:00Hi Shubhangi, Thanks for the visit. The housemothe...Hi Shubhangi, Thanks for the visit. The housemother told us that towards the end of the month the kids used to race home after school and check their post boxes. That made it so worth while!Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-54222535332632560472017-05-06T05:50:38.985-07:002017-05-06T05:50:38.985-07:00Thank you for stopping by, Corinne. I do hope your...Thank you for stopping by, Corinne. I do hope your meeting with your friends went well.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-22507239728272883762017-05-06T05:06:08.013-07:002017-05-06T05:06:08.013-07:00In this day of e-mail, real physical cards mean so...In this day of e-mail, real physical cards mean so much, especially to kids who don't get piles of junk mail. Great idea.LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-66411609170760770212017-05-06T02:14:15.330-07:002017-05-06T02:14:15.330-07:00Indeed, words can do so much more, they can heal a...Indeed, words can do so much more, they can heal and they can hurt. Cards4Love is a wonderful idea! I can imagine what it is like to get an anonymous card filled with love! <br /><br />Shubhangi @ <a href="http://titli15081977.blogspot.in/2017/05/when-hills-beckon.html" rel="nofollow">The Little Princess</a><br />the little princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712703931411283046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-18334425473631501822017-05-05T22:34:58.930-07:002017-05-05T22:34:58.930-07:00 I tend to be a bit too direct in my speech. Toda... I tend to be a bit too direct in my speech. Today, I am meeting a group of friends and I know at least one of them is struggling with something. Your post is a great reminder for me to listen and be gentle. Thanks, Shirley.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-91124679134188986052017-05-05T10:08:40.211-07:002017-05-05T10:08:40.211-07:00Thanks Lisa. Yes, it is easy to forget.Thanks Lisa. Yes, it is easy to forget.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-30570616238033595612017-05-05T06:37:37.594-07:002017-05-05T06:37:37.594-07:00A wonderful reminder, Shirl. Thank you so much for...A wonderful reminder, Shirl. Thank you so much for sharing. It's so easy to forget what an impact an act of love and kindness can be on those around us!Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-43446359830257811302017-05-05T05:39:55.324-07:002017-05-05T05:39:55.324-07:00Thank you Amrita. Great to have you visit us.Thank you Amrita. Great to have you visit us.Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-54068928826747802752017-05-05T03:56:11.201-07:002017-05-05T03:56:11.201-07:00Such a lovely post .I think showing you care can ...Such a lovely post .I think showing you care can have a magical effect on a child.Lovely lessons shared.Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189258001273205529noreply@blogger.com