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The Things I Cannot Change

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Swap Coordinator:WendyB (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Letters & Writing  Journals 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:September 1, 2010
Date items must be sent by:September 30, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

We've all heard the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"

We are intelligent, creative people who choose how we want our lives to be and who we want to share it with....most of the time.

Until we get that phone call from the doctor, or call in the middle of the night. We loose a job, or a pet, or a loved one. That scary medical test comes back posititve. We worked hard, honestly did our best....and failed anyway. Some one important disappoints us, or we disappoint ourselves. There is no solution, no fix, no negotiations with God and no going back. We just have to put on our Big Girl Panties and deal with it.

This isn't a "depression envie" swap. Write your partner a letter, briefly describing what you've had to face. Describe how you are coping, what has helped? What support have you found? What advice would you give someone facing the same situation? How are you keeping our chin up? What have you learned from the experience about yourself and the people around you? Has there been anything positive that has come out of it? Has the experience changed your faith, for better or for worse?

Letters should be at least 2 pages long and should have a positive focus overall. If you feel compelled, you could express yourself creatively and include a collage, drawing or photos, but they should be in ADDITION to the 2 written pages.

This is an international swap The postage on a few pages in a flat envelope should be pretty bearable. New, non-rated swappers are welcome, but keep in mind this is your chance to SHINE and build a good rating so don't procrastinate and don't FLAKE! I reserve the right to ban anyone with a 4.5 rating or lower.

Discussion

Saristotle 08/22/2010 #

I like the spirit of this swap! I'm looking forward to writing my letter.

WendyB 08/23/2010 #

I am looking forward to reading it! Maybe we can all find some support and ideas for getting on with our lives. Wendy B

meljayprice 08/25/2010 #

@WendyB ,I must admit I really like the idea of this swap but I find it a little overwhelming as well ..so for now I am going to watch it until I know for sure I can complete this swap !!

Have a great day :)

emilylovesutoo 08/27/2010 #

This will be my first swap! Just one question: Do I wait for someone to be picked for me to send my letter to or do I choose someone? Thanks

AdelaideKirby 08/29/2010 #

@emilylovessutoo you will get a message saying partners have been assigned you come back to this page and the partner will be on here ready for you.. Enjoy your first swap

emilylovesutoo 08/29/2010 #

Thanks!

savannahjan 08/31/2010 #

This is a really great idea for a swap. Kudos to you.

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