In the Harmony at Last December newsletter we talked about Christmas cards.  Send them? Don’t send them?  This is probably a debate for the ages.  What is the route cause for sending Christmas cards?  To let people know we are thinking of them; to foster friendships that we don’t want to lose; or because we feel it’s what we are “supposed to do” in December? 

I’m not sure what it is that propels those of us that do send out Christmas cards to do so.  My guess is the reasons are different for everyone.  I got to thinking about this while I was taking down all of the Christmas cards I had received (an entirely different blog subject could be written on what cards should be kept or thrown out). The main idea that kept going thru my head as I was doing this was; “If these people are so important to me, (and I to them) why don’t we keep in touch all year long?”  That’s when I decided to make keeping in touch with the people that are important in my life one of my New Year’s resolutions. 

Everyone gets so busy with what’s going on in their own lives that we often forget that friendships/relationships take fostering.  My plan is to call, send a short email, or quick note to someone each week.  I am interested to see if going out of my way to connect with someone each week this year will bring me more or less cards in December.  Likewise, will I send less or more?  Either way, I have a feeling 2010 will be full of wonderful memories.

How do you keep in touch with friends and family through out the year?  Let us know on the Harmony at Last Facebook page.