Throughout the holiday season, you rallied for Nic- a newly retired veteran who’d served in multiple combat deployments and was awaiting surgery in December.

While we were away on hiatus, we got an update from Nic’s wife and are thrilled to report that over 290 love letters showed up for Nic.

May is the perfect month to celebrate the incredible women in our lives, and this May, you sent encouragement in droves to someone who couldn’t be more deserving of it.

This spring, we had the opportunity to encourage Lydia - a recent high school graduate in need of some light.

“The process of being involved in the letters is really something, I want to say akin to magic.”

Samantha is the brightest rock star who needed a reminder that there’s still some good and kindness in the world.

Amy needed a reminder that she wasn’t alone - that there is still space for light and hope.

Your letters were that reminder.

It’s never easy to be far from the ones you love, especially when life is doling out intense pressure everywhere you turn. This March, you showed up to encourage Ghazal and remind her just how loved she is.

Ryan needed encouragement as he worked tirelessly to get his family back on their feet. And in classic MLL fashion, you delivered.

This March, we had the opportunity to encourage Lyn—a wonderful woman who needed a reminder of how much value she brings to the world.

Sometimes, the letter writer needs a turn to be the one with a full mailbox.

Brenda’s niece, Kaitlyn, nominated her aunt for a love letter bundle as a part of the 12 Days of Love Letters campaign. Like us, Brenda is a letter writer. Kaitlyn wrote us to share her aunt’s story.

This holiday season, you wrote from all across the globe to encourage Jane - a woman struggling under the weight of anxiety and grief.

This October, you helped Neeraj rediscover his song.

Jane was nominated for the 12 Days of Love Letters by her daughter, Karen.

Karen wrote to us to share her mom’s story.

“No matter where we find ourselves we can always start again.”

This holiday season, you encouraged Ed as he walks through one of the most painful heartbreaks imaginable. This past October, Ed lost the love of his life - his best friend. They had been married for 61 years.

Sometimes, we all need the words of someone who cares to act as our lifeboat. This holiday season, you gave Ricky the encouragement that he needs to carry him through the new year.

This November, we collected love letters for Tali— a young woman trying desperately to remember her purpose and rediscover her joy.

Change is never easy. This past February, you all helped make a hard season a little lighter for a very special person.

This August, we collected love letters for Leana— a mom who has walked through the unimaginable.

Mike’s story is proof that it’s never too late to welcome someone home.

Caitlin nominated her dear friend Melissa for a Love Letter Bundle this past May. Earlier in the year, Melissa had moved across the country to Chicago for a new job after spending the past decade in Los Angeles. One major factor in saying yes to such a big decision was the appeal of being closer to family. Then in March, Melissa lost her father to his extended battle with cancer. He had survived well past his initial prognoses, but his passing was very sudden. You all SHOWED UP for her - and it meant the world.

In May, we collected love letters for Matthew— a 12-year-old boy who has done a lot of growing up in the past year. With his older brother battling cancer, Matthew has been holding down the fort at home. Matthew received more than 300 letters, 25 packages, and 5 letters from around the world including....(drum roll)...Italy, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Canada, and the Philippines.

When my sister ́s letter request was posted in February, I was jittery with excitement. But I didn’t actually realize what was happening until I got the first letter out of our mailbox.