Ann's Writing Team - August 2026
/Write to Ann.
Age: 60s + 70s
Requested by: Anonymous family member
Location: Florida, USA
Issue: Health Concerns/Illness
What’s going on? My mom, Ann, has had health problems for over a decade; a tumor in her spine caused nerve damage to her pelvic area and legs, leading to partial paralysis. She requires a walker to get around, or a wheelchair for long distances. Most recently, she had a surgery to remove her bladder (due to recurring UTIs) and she's still getting used to the urostomy bag. She's been a hard worker her whole life (with jobs including teacher and realtor, as well as dedicated homemaker), so she gets discouraged sometimes by her disability.
What do you love most about this girl? Even with all her health problems, my mom Ann bears her pain with a lot of grace and resilence. She tells great stories and keeps conversation lively. She gives good advice and encouragement to others. She's also very thoughtful and a generous giver.
Anything else you want to tell us? Ann's current hobbies include diamond painting and word games (Wordle, Hurdle, Connections, as well as the cryptoquip in the newspaper). She's mother to 6 grown children, and grandmother to 9 kids. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and has done a lot of travelling in her lifetime.
Write your letter and get it in the mail within one week to The Letter Project at P.O. Box 218, Kingsville, MO 64061. We’ll take it from there! You can place multiple letters in one envelope, as long as each letter/card clearly identifies the letter recipient.
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