A Letter Writing Journey ~ Senior Birthday Update & List ~ Be Inspired

 Welcome to First, Fifth Forever here at The Coloradolady. In case you are just finding this post or topic, this is a year long letter writing journey that started in January of 2011 for me. Each month, I try to send a letter to someone or card and let them know what they mean to me.
** This month,  I am sending a letter out that I have not had the courage to send.....I am working on writing it.....it is not easy. But I know in the big scheme of things, it is the right thing to do. If you have a minute....send a thought or two my way.....I need the courage. 

Out of that endeavor developed another project to bring a little joy and excitement to seniors all over the country. A spin off from a dear facebook friend's project, I started this on my own blog.  Each month, (hopefully) I post about a senior s birthday and  leave the information on my blog and I also have a designated email for this. If you'd like to be a part of making a big difference with just a small amount of effort, please join us. You can email me at onefineblessing (at) yahoo (dot) com to be added to the email list. Likewise, if you know a  senior who would benefit from this or could just use a little pick me up, please email me their name and birth date so we can be sure and spread a little cheer.

Last month, several of the ladies who received cards where beyond, over the moon happy with their surprises and I am most certain made a huge difference for them.

I received an email from Maryann, she had emailed me her mothers name for last month. Her mom was just over the moon. Her is a part of her email......

I cannot thank you enough for adding my Mother's address.

She has received cards from all over the country & she phones me, gushing with joy.

It's been wonderful.  THANK YOU!!!!!

She is not the only one who were over the top happy.....All three of the ladies last month were certainly beyond happy with their surprises!!!!

For me, that is what it is all about. Please take a moment to read any links that might be added today for First, Fifth, Forever......I want you to know your cards make a difference.....more than you know.

Here is a list for the August Birthdays: Please email me and add your name to the email mailing....the only thing that you will receive is an email each month with the list of names and addresses:

Irvan Shaw
708 Spring Brook Lane
Leander, Tx 78641
Birthday August 31. - 81 years old

This is the information sent  to me by his daughter: 

My Daddy is going to be 81 next month. This has been a hard year because we lost Mama in March. They had been married 48 years and sure were trying to get to 50, but it didn't happen. He sure could use some pick-me-ups. People don't even have to send a dollar - we're covered financially. But if he could get some birthday cards, that would be so wonderful!

 Thank you so much for your consideration.

James Melkoski
740 Winnie St. Ft. Worth Tx 76112
Birthday August 29 - 81 years old

James is my father in law. He lives alone, and is not in the best of health. He prides himself on people not being about to pull a fast one on him because of his sharp mind (he thinks)......I want to PULL that FAST ONE on him and flood his mailbox with birthday wishes! His health is not the best and he is not able to get out like he is used to doing as the heat makes it almost impossible for him to breath. This has not been an easy summer for him.


I'd like to give a huge Thank You to all how are spreading a little cheer one card at a time. You make a difference to each and every one of our seniors.
Feel free to link in and share a story you might have if you have been participating in this project or share in the comment section.


Thought for the day: 
 "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." ~ Mother Teresa

Vintage Thingie Thursday: Vintage China Dachshunds

Welcome everyone to Vintage Thingies Thursday. If you have a love for vintage things, well....you have come to the right place. We have a "dog-gone" good time each and every week!!!
If you are new to this party, please take the time to read and follow the instructions for participating in Vintage Thingies Thursday, click HERE. I try and keep things fairly simple, so  please make sure you follow the instructions. Please only ONE link per week.  

I am sure it is no surprise to anyone that I love all things Dachshund! Especially vintage dogs and when I find anything "vintage Dachshund", it is coming home with me! A few months ago, I hit the jackpot at an estate sale and was thrilled to snatch these us and take them home.

Imagine not only finding one, but THREE of these little dachshund dogs. Being the owner of three baby girls myself...I was super excited. The best part was that I paid only $1.00 for all three of these. I think the lady who's house this was must have had a dachshund herself. There were lots of dachshund things there, but I only carried away these three little ones.

I love the spotted china. I don't know why the spots are green and red (almost like Christmas colors) with a splash of yellow....but I love them no matter.

The label reads Paulux China - Japan. With a little research, this was made in Occupied Japan. Don't know the value...but to me they are priceless!!

This tiny dachshund is only 2 inches in length. She is made of China and marked Japan on the bottom. Had to have her.....she fits in well with all my other vintage dachshund china dogs!!

Happy Vintage Thingie Thursday!! It is sweltering hot here in Texas.....unbearable really. We really a need a cool down and a drink of water from the sky soon!!!!

Be sure and stop back by Friday...I will have the First, Fifth, Forever post up and the senior Birthday list for the month of August. Thanks to all who have emailed me and joined in this project. If you'd like to be added to the email list...email me at onefineblessing (at) yahoo (dot) com.