Letters for the days that matter

An 18th birthday, a wedding morning, a graduation, a first week away: what to write for each, and how to have the letter arrive that morning, even years from now.

• An 18th birthdayWhat to write in an 18th birthday letter from a parent, grandparent or godparent, and how to have it delivered on the morning of the birthday, even years from now.
• A wedding morningA wedding morning letter from a parent, a grandparent or your partner: what to write, and how to have it arrive that morning, even if you write it years ahead.
• GraduationWhat to write in a graduation letter to a son, daughter or grandchild, and how to have it arrive on the morning of the ceremony, written weeks or years ahead.
• An anniversaryWrite an anniversary letter today for your 5th, 10th or 25th: what to write to a husband, wife or partner, and how to have it delivered that morning.
• Leaving homeWhat to write to a son or daughter leaving for college or moving out, and how to have it arrive on their first Monday morning in the new place.
• Days you might missHow to write letters to your children for birthdays and milestones you might not be there for, and have each one arrive on its day, gently and without drama.
• Mother’s DayWhat to write in a Mother’s Day letter to your mom, grandmother or the mother of your children, and how to have it arrive on Mother’s Day morning.
• Father’s DayWhat to write in a Father’s Day letter to your dad or grandfather, and how to have it arrive on Father’s Day morning.
• ChristmasWhat to write in a Christmas letter to your child, from a parent or grandparent, and how to have it arrive on Christmas morning ten years from now.