Writing a Letter

[Living4Him03]

Ok, so I think I posted this topic several weeks ago, but I can't remember which thread or whatever.

Anyway, I have been writing a letter to my friend in Iraq. The friend that I have a huge crush on. He and I worked together in our dorm several years ago. However, he once told a friend of mine that he thought of asking me out but didn't because he didn't think I was his type. I still have feelings for him though.

What I don't want to do is act in ways that make my feelings for him obvious. I know he is at war and God is drawing him closer to Him, so I really don't want to interfere with that and I don't think it would be fair of me to let on that I like him, even if he did like me. I email him sometimes and I sent him a care package a few months ago. We talk on yahoo IM sometimes. But, I was thinking it would be neat to write him a letter, as a friend, that is handwritten. I know if I were there I'd like getting handwritten letters from friends and family.

I guess my question is, what should I NOT put in the letter (besides the obvious ...like You're so hot...lol) so that he doesn't feel like I'm trying to hit on him? I honestly want to write him a letter and encourage him, not for my own personal gain. He is a good friend, whether he likes me romantically or not.

Anyone have ideas for what I can write? As in bible verses, stories, funny stuff, serious stuff. I'm not sure what to write without sounding like I've got a huge crush on him...I want it to be encouraging but I don't want to sound impersonal either. Thanks!

 

[throwingbones]

I don't think you have to worry about it too much. It sounds like you have a pretty good head on your shoulders. A suggestion though... tell him a story. Something funny or cute from your childhood, something that takes his mind off of war and being overseas away from his loved ones. Tell him something about your life that makes you smile. With the exception of "rainbows, flowers, or puppy dogs." Good luck!

 

[Raanan]

Living, that's awesome! Sending him a handwritten letter is so going to boost his morale.

I know it made my day when I was doing my DTS the few times I got mail. The content wasn't all that important just the fact someone cared enough to take the time to send me mail.

Like throwingbones said, you have a good head on your shoulders. We may not agree on well, most things but... it's definitely apparent you're intelligent and you have God to guide you so... write the letter and don't worry about! Cheers

 

[Living4Him03]

Thanks guys!

 

[TriptychR]

If you can avoid starting with "Dear Uber Man-hunk of my Dreams," I have confidence you can write the rest without any problems.

 

[Macrina]

I agree with what's already been said: If you are not deliberately trying to flirt or otherwise enter that territory... then you should be fine.

I suggest that you just be yourself in the letter. Talk to him on paper like you used to talk to him in person. I think that will remind him of the friends and the home he has to come back to.

I'm glad you're doing this... I'm sure it will make a difference for his morale!

 

[2Timothy2]

Be sure to tell him that there are a lot of people thinking about them, praying for them, greatful to them, and proud of them. Trust me, that will mean a lot.

 

[hischildsindik]

Amen, What 2Tim2 said!