Sandra aka Mimi (Grandmother)

"Dear Samantha, your mother took me to this temple in Hawaii, when I came to see you when you were 1 day old. Always explore all spiritual beliefs and follow your heart to God. I love you bunches."

Project will continue....

Thank you all for sending postcards...I decided that I will continue to send postcards as I find quotes and sayings that I would like to pass on. If anyone comes across this site, go ahead and send a postcard, we are still collecting them....Many blessings, Sandra

Mail Call: Bill & Kathy (original watercolor art)

" Happy Birthday, Samantha! That's my advice for life. Always celebrate birthdays. If we're lucky, heavenly Father grants us about 75 of them, with beautiful sunrises, sunsets and scenery to enjoy on each day in between. Celebrate your birthday and those of your friends and family. They are the most special day each year."

Note:
Thank you so much, Bill...your art is beautiful.

Christine....Thank you.

wow! what a project that must've been! the book is amazing. not only is it advice to sammie, but advice to her mother as well. thank you everyone for participating, it means a lot to me. the words and thoughts are just incredible. love, christine (the proud momma)
March 29 at 10:59pm ·

It's finally here....Happy Birthday, Samantha!!!! You are getting to be such a big girl and we love you so much. I know years from now, you will love this gift that family and friends help create with me this postcard project.

Love, Mimi aka Sandra

Sandra (Grandmother)

If I had to choose between loving you and breathing...I would use my last breath to say, "I love you." I love you!! Happy 5th birthday.

Note:

Couldn't resist making a collage of all the post cards...

Christine (Mommy)

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -
Marcel Proust

Happy Birthday, my little charming gardener, I love you with all my heart and soul.
Love, Momma

Note: Background on card is watercolor painting by Samantha.

Tara (Sunday School Teacher)

"Believe in yourself that you can accomplish anything in life if you put your mind to it. Happy Birthday, Samantha, Love"

Mary Frances

"Dear Samantha, Words of Wisdom: Never lose your self respect and self value for anyone or any thing. Place your faith in God only."

Mail Call: James (original art)

When you dream...dream BIG!

Note: Watercolor art that is very muted when scanned.

WOW...

Have received 65 postcards.....you guys are just the best. Sandra

Barb

"Happy Birthday, Samantha!"

Last call...

Thank you everyone for working on this love project for my granddaughter...finally the birthday is soon, March 29th. Please send any cards by March 25th to be included in her album...thank you from my heart...Sandra

Margie (Grandmother)

"For my beautiful, Samantha....I hope love and happiness follow you throughout life. Love, Nana."

Gwen P

"Remember you are so much more than the labels you give yourself."

Love

Sandra (Grandmother)

"You are never to old to color and

REMEMBER

to play outside the lines. I love you. Mimi"

Mail Call: Sue

"Hi Sammie, Happy 5th birthday. I work with your mother. She is very special, JUST LIKE YOU!!! Have a great day.

Love Ron, Sue & Kotton

Gov. Charlie Crist

Autographed Post Card and Letter:


Congratulations! It is a pleasure to send my best wishes to you on this special occasion..your birthday! Birthdays are a wonderful time of celebration when we receive good wishes from family and friend. Enjoy reflecting on the past, and look forward to the coming year as one of good health and success. I hope this is a perfect birthday and the beginning of a very happy year.


Happy 5th birthday!
Sincerely, Charles Crist

Mail Call: Jennifer/ Australia

"Write letters to the people you love".

Mail Call: Nancy M

The best way to have happy thoughts is to count your blessings.

Happy 5th Birthday, Samantha!
Love

President Obama & Michelle

Received autographed picture in my response
for birthday message.

Thank you.

Barack Obama

Unable to autograph my created postcard but the President and Michelle sent an autographed photograph.

Mail Call....Andrea

"All you need is LOVE!!!!

Mail Call....Ruthie

1) "Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." WH Murray,

The Scottish Himalayan Expedition.

2) "When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars."

Happy Birthday, Samantha, Love...

Bill Barnett, Mayor, Naples, FL

"Samantha, always remember that your glass is always half full, never half emply! Happy 5th birthday!"

Note:

Thank you so much, Mr. Mayor....

Andrea

"And will you suceed? Yes, you will indeed, 98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed! Quote by Dr. Suess

PS. Always remember that your "Mimi" loves you more than anything!"

Patti P (Teacher)

"Happy Birthday, Samantha! My advice for life is this: If you make a bad choice or mistake in life, it is OK! Everyone does! The most important thing is that you have learned from it and never make that same mistake again! I hope your birthday is as special as you are! :-) xxoo"

Jackie H (Teacher)

"Dear Samantha, smiles and laughter are a window to your heart. Don't be afraid to open your heart to the world around you with your laughter. Happy Birthday! All my love..."

Lisa M (Teacher)

"Samantha, never underestimate the power of a smile and a kind word. Happy 5th birthday! Love..."

Mail Call....Mary Cartledgehayes

"Don't worry about your hands. Happy Birthday xxxooo"

(Note: Mary is the author of Grace: A Memoir which she is now turning into art. http://www.itsonlyabook.blogspot.com Thank you so much for #147)

Mail Call...John, Age 9 (Cousin)

"Samantha, Remember to always be kind to animals. Happy 5th birthday.
Love"

(Note: John is Samantha's cousin and they were in a John's sister's wedding in Sept. 2008.)

Piyali

"Dearest Beloved, if you keep seeking the jewel of understanding, then you are a mine of understanding in the making. If you live to reach the essence one day, then your life itself is an expression of the essence. Know that in the final analysis you are that which you search for. With Love."

Mail Call....Mary

Happy Birthday, Samantha. My name is Felix II and I say, "love your Momma and Daddy forever." Love.

Mail Call....Mary

Happy Birthday, Samantha, My name is Rainbow, I am a 3 yr old cat, who has lived many lives. My philosophy for life: "Always view a situation as widely and openly as possible. Love."

Bonnie & John

Lost postcard.....

Terri

"Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself"

Gena

"KNOW THYSELF"
"Love yourself. Always treat God with respect. God is in all living things, including you."

Dave

"Happy Birthday, Samantha! Your life is what your thoughts make it."

Mail Call: Jenny (Original Art)

"Grow knowing that the only thing that the people that love you expect of you, is to be yourself. There is a joy in self-love, and as long as you believe in yourself and your purpose, no one else has to. Take time to love and be loved, laugh whenever possible, don't think too much, say Thank You often...and just BE YOU!!! True freedom comes from accepting who you are and loving who are. Letting life be as it is."

itsonlyabook.blogspot.com

Author Mary Cartledge Hayes is sending out mail art postcards from her book, Grace: A Memoir. In order to get a postcard, you have to send her one. This is the one I've sent to receive one for Samantha. Mary's project is the one that inspired me to do this mailart project...thanks...:-)

Jordan

"Always look for the fun in everything!"

Janet

"Happy 5th Birthday, Samantha! My advice for life is this: The essential things in life you learn in childhood! If you only do what you can do...you never do what is possible. Everything is possible if YOU believe!"

Dori

"Be your own best friend. Every day, give yourself the gift of loving kindness, when you have enough, you will be eager to share it. Love Life!"

Dina

"You are the light shining bright! Keep on smiling. You are so loved and so wonderful. Happy Birthday!!"
(This fabric card is from Samantha's angel blanket I made for her when she has monster dreams.)

Jacquie

"Remember how life feels right now and never lose that!"

Angel Cards

Note:
After 20 years of using these little angel cards, I've ordered a new set and have begin adding the old cards to Samantha's post cards. They have been an inspiration and hope she will love them, too. The first one JOY on Jacquie's card.

Roy & Nautis (Great Aunt & Uncle)

"Always follow your dreams. When you get older, don't let anyone tell you, you can't do this or that. Love your mother and father. Always try to do good. Love your Lord for he will always love you."

Doug

Lost Postcard.

Cindy

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to DANCE in the rain."

Anne A (Cousin)

"Happy 5th birthday! I know you're having a wonderful day. My advice: To have a happy, full life...Love God, Love others, Fulfill your destiny, Have a happy heart and Be content with what you have. Love."