One of the greatest gifts of all doesn't come in a box with fancy wrapping. They are often the moments when someone...may even be a stranger...helped you , inspired you, surprised you, believe in you or went the mile for you. The greatest gift to that person from you is a simple "thank you"...it can mean the world to him or her.
The opportunity to say a heartfelt "thank you" can easily be forgotten today in this fast pace life, if we allow it. However, now's the time to pause and give thanks to those who have touched us in some way, even a small way!
It is not too late to acknowledge the people for whom we are truly grateful. For example, a friend who hosted you at her home; a gracious party hostess; a welcoming neighbor, a teacher who's extra attentive to your child...even one of your teachers who touched your life in a way that helped you through life. Or, a person who touched your life and made it better. The list doesn't end here.
Even if the "thank you" is long overdue, it will still mean so much to the person receiving it. The best way to do this is by sending a hand written "thank you".
I still have a card that I received from a neighbor when we lived in Florida. We had fruit trees in our yard and we knew she liked oranges, limes and pink grapefruit. So, we would leave a basket on her step in the morning when we picked from the trees. Her beautifully written "thank you" note meant so much. I often read it to remind me of those day living in Florida.
Is there someone you have forgotten? Your heartfelt "thank you" will mean the world to them...put a smile on their face and in their heart today!
The Best Of Everything To You
Loretta
