Our family story
A songwriter, his high-school sweetheart, and one very good chocolate lab — sharing their journey one stamp at a time.
Chad
Chad taught himself guitar on his dad's Martin and was writing songs by 13. After a bull ride in Kissimmee changed everything in 2014, the guitar was gone — but the writing remained. For 12 years he shared his poetry with family and friends, and now he shares it with you.
Alden
A Jacksonville Mickler by birth and a Smith by choice since 2005. Alden has been Chad's caregiver and full-time everything since the accident — a true example of honoring the vows. Her recipes travel in the envelope right beside the poems.
Merle
A chocolate lab who flunked out of K9s for Warriors and into the Smith family — named for old country music, obviously. For nine years he has been a source of happiness, laughter, safety, and the occasional note.