WHAT TO PUT INSIDE OPEN WHEN LETTERS: Part 9
Everyone gets stressed. I do, and I’m sure you do as well. With that being said, your lovely significant other is also going to get super stressed at some point. Why not have a letter waiting for them to open. It can calm nerves, knowing they have a loving, supportive partner!
Example Letter:
Babe,
Are you overthinking again? Please don’t. I know how busy you are and you have a lot to do, but don’t freak out. Don’t think about everything all at once because you are going to get overwhelmed. Overthinking about everything you may have to do, or won’t be able to learn, or whatever, will cause you be less efficient. I know you can’t shut down your mind but no matter how stressed you are, it will be okay; even if you think it won’t.
Just remember, small steps are still steps. So take one step at a time. Life is overwhelming, but if anyone is capable, it is you.
Ask me for help; I will do anything to take some weight off your shoulders. Even with a lot on our plates, it’s a great reminder to know that we are blessed enough to have anything on our plates at all. Too much is honestly a blessing. And that may not help, but maybe it puts things into perspective. This all may be cliche but baby, I wish there was a better way for me to help. I want to tell you to not stress, but in a stressful state, it might not be the thing you want to hear, because that’s easier said than done. I love you, and I’m here for you in any way that you will allow me to be. Just tell me what I can do.
What else do you put inside?
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- A little square of bubble wrap. It’s the greatest stress reliever of all time!
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- A devotional about stress inside.
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- Something orange with a note that says: Orange you glad you have me. (Off the top of my head some things that you could find in the color orange: Socks, a shirt, tick tacks, trident gum, an orange gift card to a store they likes, (not blown up) balloon, and something to go on a key ring. Those are just a few small orange things. Obviously, there are plenty more.
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- A Spotify barcode to a song that will help relieve stress
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- Bible verses
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- Memes
Bible verses you can add:
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- James 1:2-4
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- John 14:27
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- Romans 16:20
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- Proverbs 16:3
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- Psalms 118:5-6
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- Psalms 94:19
There is plenty more, that’s just a few.
Memes:
I like that you said “it will be okay; even if you think it wont”. It’s so true in the moment it’s easy to feel like it will not be okay but the truth is with God we can get through anything.
Wow! That’s a lucky boyfriend! I think my husband would keel over in shock if I did all that for him!!!! LOL
What a great idea! I send recycled e-cards to nursing home shut ins, and I think I just might be able to use this sometimes. Thanks. ‘course God’s own de-stressers are really important.
That’s an awesome idea! Let me know if you need any help!
Hi Chrissy! My name is also Chrisi (just spelled a little differently!) I’m not sure how exactly I came across your blog, “Open when letters” but I love them! And am (im)patiently waiting for the rest of them! My husband and I are living 2,255 miles apart from each other right now due to some family situations (we though are all good, well except for missing each other). He left last Sept. and I was lucky enough to get to go and see him in January but I won’t be with him again till I move out there this July! Anyway…these letters are great! A great way for him to be able to see my love for him and hopefully a way to help him cope for the next few months till we are together again. Thank you again for these wonderful ideas!
Thank you! I will be posting many more! I have a mailing list in the side bar (or bottom of page for mobile) that I use to let you know I have a new post