Monday, November 29, 2010

What will be the most special thing to you this Christmas?

Often, it is the smallest, simplest and most personal things that matter the most. 


The act of kindness you don't expect. 

The hug that brings you closer together when you've felt apart. 

A smile that says you are loved and cared for - despite everything.


Christmas is empty when you have nothing. Please, give generously. 


♡ PLL

Monday, November 15, 2010

We're on Facebook!

Some of our regular visitors will notice the pretty little thumbs-up "like" button over on the right hand side bar ...

Yes, we are on Facebook. Why? Because we want to reach out to more people. We want to be able to share the love we have with the world, and what better way to do this than by the simple click of a "like" button?

Hopefully, as we grow, people will post their stories and pictures on our page. This way people can have a better understanding of what we are doing.

So please, click "like" and become a fan. See you there!

♡ PLL

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Don't Forget!

Sometimes we receive a request for Paper Letters of Love, and people have forgotten to let us know the address of where to send it to! We endeavor to reply to your emails within 48 hours of receipt, so if you send us anything, please check your email within a few days to make sure there wasn't anything we needed to ask you!

All we need to send you or your loved one a Paper Letter Of Love is:

  • Name of recipient
  • Postal address of recipient (and yes, this can be ANYWHERE in the world!)
  • Would you like to remain anonymous? If we aren't advised either way, we will send anonymously because the most important thing is that your loved one receives their Paper Letter of Love...
  • Why do they need a Paper Letter of Love? This is so we can tailor make it for them, perhaps they are needing guidance, or motivation, or some extra love, or a boost of energy...
  • Is there anything special you would like written? We will fill all your requests as best we can

Thanks for everyone who has been a part of our project, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

♡ PLL

Friday, November 12, 2010

It's the little things that inspire us to keep going...

We recieved a beautiful email from Alison today, and we would like to give her a big THANK YOU from the team here at PLL. It is people like you that inspire us to keep going, and never give up.

"i just wanted to say what you do is awesome. im seriously ill and bedridden and my soulmate, my moter died when i was 19. life can seem hard sometimes. but to know there are people like myself out there ho just aim to love, is heartening. so keep it up.
much love"

God Bless you, Alison

♡ PLL

Thursday, October 21, 2010

"Is there any way you can help me cheer this wonderful lady up?"

"I have someone that really needs cheering up and unfortunately she’s suffering from a disease that nobody’s found a cure for. She’s my grandma. She’s one of most meaningful people in my life and I feel so helpless whenever I try to brighten her spirits. I think she’s at a point where she’s given up hope and knows she will eventually die with the disease. Is there any way you can help me cheer this wonderful lady up?" - Megan, MD

Our team member in North Carolina wanted to make this letter a little more personalised for Megan, and asked her for any little anecdotes they may have between each other. Megan told PLL that her grandma calls her "Pooh Bear" and is devotely religious. She musters most of her strength from God, but even that is faltering at this time.

North Carolina got to work and sent out an envelope within a few days. 5 days later, PLL got an email that brought us all to tears

"My grandmother received her lovely package and cried when she opened it. It was the most thoughtful, selfless thing she’s received that’s given her the most joy, in the seven years she’s had her disease. I can’t thank you enough!

Thank you again for making this very special person realize how special she really is!"

This is all PLL want to achieve, to send someone joy and happiness in something as simple as an envelope. It is always the thought that counts, and we are so blessed that Megan contacted us for some special mail... some Paper Letters of Love.


♡ PLL

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Say NO to hate, and wear purple on Wednesday


Thousands of people are wearing purple today to honour the young lives that have been lost due to hate. Wednesday October 20 has been designated as Spirit Day, to remind and bring to light the suicides due to hate against gay's.


In Australia, this has already occured, and most, if not all, of our Australian team members friends and family wore purple in one way or another. A shirt, a ribbon, a flower in your hair, a bracelet, nail polish... anything! Wear purple, and say NO to hate.

 


The idea was started by a Canadian Teenager and has spread worldwide (Join the Facebook event). One person. Remember that one person can make a difference; one person can make a change. Every little thing that you do can and will affect others.

So stand up, be strong, and be proud of who you are and what you have to offer the world.

Read more here


To the hundreds of thousands of LGBT youth who face unimaginable pressure, hatred, and intolerance: there is a vast community of people who support you, and we are just some of them. Stay strong. Your struggle is beautiful.


♡ PLL

Monday, October 18, 2010

Three little words can change someone's life

Don't be afraid to tell anyone, and tell them every chance you can! Just take a lesson from Hoops and YoYo  



♡ PLL