I wholeheartedly thank each of you. Birthday went even more south when I got sick, but the continuous stream of heartfelt messages from all of you lifts me up. On top of that, I received a job offer for an interview I had on my birthday! Couldn't have done it without all your support.

u/eccentric_bee this little critter is beyond adorable! In awe of and love with your watercolor skills... I hope you're pleased to hear that I'm no longer stuck under waves of blue like this octopus thanks to you. Also the pufferfish stamp?? Absolute cherry on top

u/skelthy your capybara sketch was right on top of the mail pile one day and I did a little happy dance when I saw him. Utterly beautiful, just as you are kind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel less alone

u/littlemermaidxx I spent a hot minute looking for your username, never occurred to me one could make a stamp for it!! Maybe as a bday gift to myself I'll carve one of my own, so thank you for the idea and all your beautiful stickers & words

u/BATTLE_METAL this brings me right to your card, which is almost the exact same shade & style as the strawberry one littlemermaidxx sent me! I barely peeled your envelope open and started laughing because I thought you two had chosen to send the same one. And gorgeous they both are. Thank you for the much needed joy and laughter

u/random_ness a scratch and sniff plus some of the cutest stickers I have ever seen in my life?? How dare you make me smile on a day where it's my tradition to be grumpy. No honestly, you are such a kind soul. I am ever grateful we could connect and for all the goodness you put into the mailbox & world

u/todayisfab your Trader Joe's theme made me giddy because I still have some of their stickers laying around in my collection from when I was a kid. Appreciating you and your card while I sip my own cup of tea. The cat jamming out was an unexpected thrill who I promise will find a good home!

u/DoraDoodle yes, I have been showered with wonderful cards, thanks to you! I love love love how overboard you went with the cats (because truly, you can't go overboard) and the warm energy radiating from this lovely piece you've taken the time to make and send me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

u/primaryloon I knew these fish designs were familiar! I have the coloring book version of the design, quite a few coloring books from the artist actually. It's been such a strange and awesome experience for kindhearted people like yourself to somehow find things to send which I love, that I don't recall mentioning? Ah, or maybe I just find a way to love everything. Either way, your card & encouragement are on the list!!

u/goodgirlathena you spoiled me rotten. A pun for each interest I mentioned, in the brightest colors possible? A scuba diving cat? Stickers galore and a handmade word search? I don't think my birthday could be a sad time even if I tried now. You are beyond kind and my gratitude goes beyond words too

u/edgar_allen_hoe_69 I could not agree with you more after the influx of kind words like yours- RAoC is the perfect place to start rebuilding a joy for celebrating. I do deserve this, but you deserve all the thanks. I never would've started to believe in that without kindness, people who take the time out of their day to reassure me it's true. So thank you

u/RosesareBLUEtoo ah, but no chance I am blue on my birthday! I can see your joy through your posts & this card too. There truly is nothing stronger than continuing toward what you know is good during hard times. Thank you for reminding me of that. You have made a difference in my week, and in my life. p.s. love your handwriting!