Snail Mail!

You all made my birthday so special… seriously, I felt so loved every time I opened our mailbox to see something addressed to me!!! It’s not easy living far from family and friends and familiarity, but small things like letters help the transition. France is now my familiar, and I’m so thankful, but I still miss you. Thanks for missing me. It’s a nice feeling to be missed =).

Thank you for the above cards to Grandma Betty, Mama and Papa, Aunt Karen and Uncle Marty, Cricri and Rob, Derya, Eric and Charley, Roger and Kathy, Chris and Cheri, Julie, Lisa, Uncle Ernie and Aunt Maggie, Uncle Larry and Aunt Caroline, and Gabe and Katie!!!

And a big thank you to Pierre and Nancy, Leah, Kim, David and Monika, Tanner and Sarah, Rocky and Janet and Tina for these fun cards!

Your words were precious, and I hold them dear. Forty is a big deal, so it was fun to “have you all with me.” Thanks to my Mama and Papa for the fun birthday box with the added goodies from my sissy pants and her crew. Thanks for the bonus boxes from Julie and Katie & Co. And Crystal, your artwork on my new tote bag is just perfect.

I thank the Lord for bringing me such an amazing family and group of friends. I pray that He bless you all today. Thanks again for your love!

Love Linz

ps - My favorite letter was the one I woke up to from my amazing husband… he wins. He will always win. =)