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Postcard Shower for Debbie

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Postcard Shower for Debbie
Swap Coordinator:Margothecat (contact)
Swap categories: Postcards 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:February 15, 2014
Date items must be sent by:March 8, 2014
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Here is the information. I received this from a friend of mine who is an avid postcard collector!

I just learned a few days ago that one of my favorite postal clerks who used to LOVE seeing all my postcards and commenting on them, has been hospitalized since late August. The last time I saw her, she had just been promoted to mail carrier supervisor at my local post office - a position she had been wanting for some time. Of course in this new position she would no longer be working the counter which meant I probably wouldn't be seeing her anymore. Over the past number of months, I have thought about her numerous times and kept meaning to ask about her. Well, I finally remembered and the news I got was not good.

Back in late August, Debbie went to her doctor because she had been having difficulty swallowing. Tests were run and it was discovered she had a huge, cancerous tumor in her esophagus! The tumor was removed but the cancer had spread to other parts of her body. She was unable to eat anything by mouth and was put on a feeding tube. Since then, she has endured weeks of Chemotherapy, Radiation treatment, been in and out of the hospital, has been violently ill and just hasn't been doing very well at all.

Although I didn't know Debbie that well, I always enjoyed watching her face light up when she'd see me come into the post office to mail cards. She loved looking at the ones I was sending and always wanted to see the ones I had picked up from my mailbox. She especially liked beautiful beaches (anything to do with the water) beautiful flowers, art cards of women, and children from around the world.

I would love to shower Debbie with postcards!! According to her very good friend, another postal worker, Debbie was receiving lots of cards in the beginning but it seems she isn't getting that many now. So, if you would like to participate in this showering of postcards, please send one with a little note of encouragement, a funny saying or quote, something inspirational or just tell her hello and that you hope she is having a good day. Please mention somewhere on the card that it is being sent by request of Dede, the "postcard lady" as that's what they call me at the post office. It would be great if you put this on your calendar and maybe every two weeks or so, send her another card so they will keep coming on a regular basis.

I so appreciate your help with this and know it will brighten Debbie's stay in the hospital!

Please send all cards to: Debbie McGriff 6631 S. High Street Centennial, CO 80121 Thank you!!

So for this swap, you will send a postcard to Debbie, and a postcard to your one partner. Please make sure you put the name of the swap and your name on the postcards.

Discussion

Happycrazylion 02/ 5/2014 #

Not joining swap but sending a post card. :)

slamophile 02/ 5/2014 #

ditto

seekingjoytoday 02/ 5/2014 #

Will be sending a card to Debbie although not joining swap. Thank you for putting this together - One thing about swap-bot is you come to appreciate your post office friends.

teconpastas 02/ 5/2014 #

The same, as a newbie I can't join more swaps, but I will send her one ^^

teconpastas 02/ 5/2014 #

It' USA, isn't it?

slamophile 02/ 5/2014 #

Yes, @teconpastas - this is USA.

LadyWoods 02/ 5/2014 #

Not joining but will send card:-)

rguldy 02/ 5/2014 #

Not joining but will send postcard.

5trawberry 02/ 5/2014 #

Not joining, but will send a postcard

rosecoloredglasses 02/ 5/2014 #

Will be sending a card! Thanks for organizing this! Love is everywhere on Swap bot!

PurpleButterfly 02/ 5/2014 #

Sending a card but NOT joining!

Margothecat 02/ 5/2014 #

Thank you all so much for sending a postcard! This means a lot to Dede!

Fritosmom 02/ 6/2014 #

I sent my card to Debbie this morning. Will send Partner when assigned:-)

Ilovepostcards 02/11/2014 #

To everyone here who has commented or already sent a card, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! I had a chance to visit Debbie at the hospital today for the first time. She has been there since August so I didn't see her when she was at her worst.
When she first saw me enter the room she said, "Dede, my postcard angel....OMG...look at all these cards!" Then she showed me the pile of cards that have arrived since last week.

Debbie said she couldn't believe how all these total strangers were sending her cards and praying for her. And she said that the last few days have been the best days she has had since first being hospitalized!! I'd like to think it is the cards and the thoughts coming from each of you that has made this happen.

So, please know that she appreciates each and every card that has arrived and will continue to appreciate any that arrive in the future. It is truly a blessing for her! Thank you all so much!!

Dede

Ilovepostcards 02/12/2014 #

Just thought I'd also mention that Debbie's birthday is February 21. I'm sure some special birthday wishes would also be greatly appreciated! She missed out on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas as she was in the hospital. She hasn't even opened her Christmas gifts yet!

Vickyen 02/15/2014 #

Sending a pc and B-day card - this is so sweet of you of you to organize and I will continue to send a pc every couple of weeks until you tell us differently - not joining the swap, but love the RAK! Hugs ;)

moxsapphir 02/15/2014 #

I read this and took a trip to my local history museum and got her a large postcard for her birthday 9" X 12". I think she'll like it. It has all the original locations of Native American tribes across the USA.

jannieb 02/21/2014 #

Thanks for banning from the swap @MargotheCat Since you dropped me from the 100 ♥ group you need to take down my logo from the homepage please. Why would you even want to use if you think I am a horrible person?? Thanks!

jannieb 02/21/2014 #

Thanks for removing it.

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