Dearly Beloved 1036 Clarence,
Two days ago was the 250th anniversary of when Congress established an independence postal system for the USA.
It was some time in 2008 when a friendly mail carrier named Alex started making his rounds on our block and went so far as to introduce himself.
There were times when I had a day off school and I was at home, and I'd keep an eye out for Alex as he came down the block.
Among the many pieces of mail I enjoyed getting were postcards that I requested from family and friends when they traveled. I got postcards from all over the USA and all over the world.
It was amazing to get a piece of cardboard that had traveled hundreds if not thousands of miles straight to the mailbox at 1036 Clarence. I delighted in receiving each one, and helped connect with me other places.
Indeed, it was a delight for so many years to receive mail bearing my name and 1036 Clarence Avenue.
I still bear you deeply within me. You shall not fade into the background, but remain deep in my heart.
And we shall remain connected:
All my relations.
God's blessings,
With great joy,
Paul
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