I’m writing our Christmas letter today.  I’ve written a letter almost every year since Wayne and I married.  In fact, it was feedback from family and friends to my annual letters that encouraged me to consider writing as a career.  Who would have guessed a little thing like “Loved your letter; ever thought about being a writer?” would lead to a career?  It makes me realize how important encouragement can be.  I’m going to look for ways to encourage someone today . . .