Drop Me a Line
I love when people drop me a line. Don’t you? A card or note out of the blue lifts my spirits.
Those few words tell me:
- I’m thinking about you.
- I love you.
- Wish I could be with you.
- I hope you are okay.
When we ask someone to drop us a line, we want a letter or note.
Although not as common an expression as in the past, we still use it. We write in lines, so the expression relates to those lines of words.
Of course, we use social media and texts most often now. However, those contacts cannot take the place of letters or cards, labors of love to hold and treasure.
When we drop someone a line, we take time for them.
We let them know we are thinking about them. They are:
- Important to us
- Valued by us
- Worthy of our time
Stay in touch with one another.
We have no guarantee of future time together. Make the most of every moment.
- Visit.
- Write.
- Call, text, or use social media.
Let people know you love them.
Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete. (2 John 1:12 ESV).
Thanks to Michele Weisman with Walking on Mustard Seeds for the suggestion.
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14 thoughts on “Drop Me a Line”
“When we drop someone a line, we take time for them.” There is still something special about seeing someone’s handwriting. Thank you for the nudge to send a card today 🙂
Thank you, Joanne. I nudged myself too.
I love sending snail mail and email. When I drop a line to someone, I pray the person will be uplifted and feel the love of God. 🙂 I am uplifted and feel His love in all of your messages. 🙂
Thank you for your kind words, Melissa. You have certainly lifted my spirits. I love that you pray for those you write. What a wonderful plan.
Love this post. I have been a lifelong user of fountain pens, ink, and paper for my note sending. There is just something special about receiving a handwritten note in the mail, and it is a blessing to take a moment to drop that line to someone special.
Thank you, Craig. I still have a fountain pen but have not used it for some time. However, like you, I do use other pens and paper to write personal notes. Blessings on your outreach efforts.
I love this! It’s “right up my alley”. I love sending notes as much as i love receiving them.
That’s wonderful, Beckham! Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Thanks for reminding us of the importance of cards, letters, and emails to “drop a line” to folks to let them know we care. Wishing you a blessed day!
Katherine, I was reminding myself too. Blessings on your day.
Love it Ms. Diana! In this “electronic world”, I’m always enthralled when someone takes a moment to pen a card or note to me. In my mind, it says, “You (JD) were worth my time.” Great feeling.
I love your, “You were worth my time” conclusion, J.D. Thank you.
I used to exchange long letter with friends and miss that. I still try to send encouraging notes to people going through hard times. Thanks for the reminder to do that!
I also nudged myself to do write more notes, Tracy. Thank you for your caring heart.