These are the words of Paul in his letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. I was completely exhausted when we got back from Manchester on Friday night, and have developed a nasty cold. But I was thankful
- For a safe journey
- For 5 superb days with the family
- For a lovely home to come back to
- For the neighbour who had put my wheelie bin back
- For good food to eat
- .... For so much more.
But I was feeling a bit flat - missing my two cheerful little boys, and sneezing a lot. "We may have post waiting for us" said Bob, hopefully. There was indeed a stack of flyers on the mat [no, I don't need new furniture, replacement windows, a will or a funeral plan - and I am certainly not planning on moving house!] But at the bottom of the heap, a proper envelope, with a handwritten address. And inside, the most gorgeous card
In this busy world of texts and emails and WhatsApps, it really means a lot when somebody makes an extra effort to show their gratitude.
"Writing thank you letters " after Christmas or birthdays often felt like a chore when I was a child, but I am glad Mum drilled the habit into me, and grateful to others who say thank you sincerely.
Let us not take each other for granted. Every day, find somebody to say thank you too. And make it genuine, not just a perfunctory phrase mumbled in passing. ❤️💚💙🧡🩷
I agree. No matter how much I give, I always receive even more. And I am thankful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely post this morning FC ❤️🙏
DeleteThat is so right. Yesterday my husband tripped over a paving slab in our main shopping street, no damage just to his self esteem and he got up pretty quickly, there was a small queue outside a popular bakers and everybody acted as one and rushed to help. First in the queue was a young man covered with tattoos and who looked quite fierce. He could not have been more kind and considerate. Once we were all dusted and ready to go I thanked everyone but a special thank you to the young man who offered my husband a strong arm to help him up. We were so grateful. I hope your cold improves. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeletePeople are often extremely kind in emergency situations. The cold seems to be improving, thank you
DeleteA lovely Thank you card from your friend . A handwritten card or message is so special to receive these days. I'm glad it lifted your spirits when you most needed it.
ReplyDeleteYes it was a lovely surprise
DeleteIt's a challenge some days to find something to be thankful for, but there's always something if you look. And once you find the first thing, the rest are just underneath... a huge hoard of grace and beauty in front of your nose!
ReplyDeleteMy nose is currently red and runny, but I get your point!!
DeleteI made a simple card for someone’s retirement last week and he was so pleased. There had been an electronic version circulated for everyone at the lunch to sign but I decided to go for the personal touch. Little people are good at giving one their germs so rest up and enjoy being looked after for a few days. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'm taking it slower this week
DeleteThat's so lovely. There is nothing quite like a 'real' letter,
ReplyDeleteVery special
DeleteI love handwritten cards - both giving them and receiving them!
ReplyDeleteEmail can be rather impersonal
DeleteThank you for this. More and more I feel deeply that giving Thanks, in all its forms, is so valuable.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
"An attitude of gratitude" as they say
DeleteIt's lovely to thank people in a form they can look at and enjoy more than a few times.
ReplyDeleteThat is true
DeleteI was thrilled this year to get a Thank You card from my grandson, I really did not expect to get one from a 16yr old boy. A wonderful surprise.
ReplyDeleteI have just thanked Alan for giving a me a kettle de-scaling sachet ... and now would like to thank you for your lovely blog posts of the last few years, and also for your clever word-play which always brings a smile to my face, or an occasional groan to my lips. ;-)
Thank you Sue, I know you enjoy my awful puns. And Alan's thoughtful gift will ensure you don't run out of steam!
DeleteI'm always thankful for everything I receive and I love getting handwritten letters (few and far between these days). Have you tried taking Echinchea for your cold, it often helps shorten the symptoms. Hope you feel better soon. Xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried echinacea. I shall get some for the medicine cabinet
DeleteI'm so thankful for so many things. I think my hormones are a mess as I'm getting stupidly anxious and upset over things and my thoughts were spiralling and a short period of thanksgiving helped to take my mind back for a while. A lovely gesture like that means a lot. It's a gorgeous card too!
ReplyDeleteThe start of term is always a time of turmoil. Make space for reflection. Cards are a tangible reminder that we are loved ❤️
DeleteHandmade notes and cards really are quite precious, in fact even just writing a thank you would suffice. You are right in a world of text messages, WHatsApp and emails receiving some 'snail mail' certainly brightens one day and keeping a postie in a job.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are soon feeling better and I second echinacea as well as Allicin Max garlic capsules and Elderberry syrup are worth having in your medicine cupboard and taken at the first sign of a cold or flu xx
Thank you
DeleteThat is a lovely card. I can always find such a lot to be thankful for, especially for being mobile at my age, and still able to drive. Independence was something I once took for granted but seeing how others fare, I know I have been blessed. Right now I am thankful for our son's visit, he has done a lot of work in the yard and even tackled some plumbing jobs successfully while DH is away.
ReplyDeleteIndependence is something to be grateful for. And so is a living supportive family
DeleteThat is a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteI hope your cold goes away and you feel better, soon.
Thank you Bless.
DeleteThe oldest thing that I still wear ( bought new) is an Aran cardigan bought at the old Shannon Duty Free shop back in 1969! I have a couple of Norwegian ( Dale of Norway) cardigans and an Icelandic one but they came from C.S. A couple of times I have run into other people wearing similar ones and we strike up a conversation.
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