Leave a Letter

 

Based in Surrey, Jill Green and Angie Mills founded Leavealetter.com in October 2006. They have known each other closely for nearly 20 years, both their husbands worked together in the motor industry and their children grew up as friends. Finding themselves in their 40's and needing to fill a 'gap' in their careers, they decided to enter into a joint business venture which they hoped could be passed on to their own children as part of their legacy.

Leavealetter.com was born through life changing personal experiences and the inspiration of family and friends who have always meant so much in their lives. Jill lost her father in 2002, leaving her mother and herself personal letters that gave them both something physical to hold and which have continued to be a source of great comfort over the years. In 2005 Angie's husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness and he was encouraged to write letters to his wife and sons by Jill's husband, which he agreed to do. The family can only assume that he believed he had more time, as letters were never found.

Like most people in this situation, Angie spent a long time searching clothing, computers and papers for these letters, knowing he had agreed to do it. For her and her sons it has left a vacuum, where words would have helped to give wisdom, reflect on special times, and offer words of encouragement through life's ups and downs.

It became clear that a personal memento sent to a loved one, could play a major role in the healing process. After months of research and development, they devised a simple way for people to store letters securely to their loved ones online - Leavealetter.com.

Leavealetter.com. is the first business venture for Jill and Angie and is totally self financing. Running their own business has proved a steep learning curve for both ladies but they have risen to the challenge and have absorbed information from sources such as business seminars, the internet and small business advisory bodies. They view the company as a full time job and are determined to make Leavealetter.com a successful business providing an invaluable service both for those who wish to leave a letter to loved ones, friends and relatives and to provide comfort for those who are bereaved.

Vist the web-site at www.Leavealetter.com

Notes

Britons want words that last a lifetime
* Over 70% of Britons would like to receive a letter from a recently deceased loved one
* 57% would like the letter to contain a personal message
* Half are planning on writing a letter to be read after they have passed away

Recent research has revealed that 72% of Britons would like to receive a letter from a loved one after they have passed away. However, while 49% are planning to write such a letter for their loved ones, only 3% have already taken this step.

The research was commissioned by www.leavealetter.com™, a new and unique website launched today which allows subscribers to safely and privately write, store and update letters to be delivered to their loved ones in the event of their death. The service enables people to put into writing those thoughts and emotions that they might not have had the opportunity to express.

57% of respondents would like the letter to contain a personal message of love and encouragement which will provide comfort and offer them guidance and inspiration at a difficult time.

Leavealetter.com was founded by best friends Jill Green and Angie Mills, both of whom have recently lost loved ones and know first hand the impact of receiving such a letter.

Jill comments "The letter that I received from my father after his death gave me great comfort and a way to remember our relationship. Leaving a will is purely about resolving financial concerns, but by writing a personal letter you are taking a positive step towards giving your loved ones something tangible to hold on to that is a lasting reminder of your time spent together."

By registering at www.leavealetter.com, subscribers can log in and write letters which are safely stored electronically and can be updated at the letter-writer's discretion. They are then sent to the recipients by leavealetter.com upon the subscribers' death. Letters are kept privately and the service spares loved ones the painful process of searching for that personal letter and possibly never finding it. According to the research, 54% of respondents would leave their letter among their personal belongings, where it could be lost or overlooked.

Angie Mills says "I firmly believe that everyone who loses a loved one would be comforted by such a letter. When my husband Phil was ill, he resolved to write letters for myself and my two sons. After he died, we searched everywhere, but were disappointed to realise that he had just never got around to writing it. Receiving a letter from Phil would have been a reassurance and given our sons guidance for their futures."

Angie concludes: "It is never too late or too early to capture your thoughts and feelings in a letter for your family and loved ones. It will mean so much when you are no longer with them."

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