they are absolutely beautiful!! when I was in middle school I had a pen pal for history class, he was in the navy, I loved writing to him and getting letters back from him. I have always wanted to do this again but never knew how. you are an inspiration to us all. I will be on the look out for more info. I may try to help with this for next year and even encourage my kids to write letters if I can find someone to write to that is really in need of some letters.