Comments on: Giving Thanks for the Everyday Things

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By: Barbara | Creative Culinary

Barbara | Creative Culinary — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:47:07 +0000

I was on a committee that organized and put on a 5K race for a local Chamber of Commerce every Thanksgiving Day and I did it for 5 years. I know intimately how much work goes into one of these events. Planning, scheduling, begging for sponsors and the coup de grace; getting up at 3am to get to the race site and have everything ready for an 8am race and coming home at noon too tired to eat much less cook!

We never expected much in return and you know what? We never got it either now that I think about it. ONE note such as yours would have been so special.

My daughter Emily has been blessed with the most amazing voice and she (I volunteered her!) sang the Star Spangled Banner before the start of every race. I should have insisted we send her a thank you card; maybe I’ll do one now in the ‘better late than never’ way of thinking. Seriously I’m going to Hallmark today and do just that; she might think me a bit crazy but I know it will tickle her pink…great idea!

By: Nanette

Nanette — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:52:17 +0000

I love to send cards and to receive them as well. Each year I make a bunch of cards to have on hand to send whenever I think about someone special.

By: Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

Colleen (Souffle Bombay) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:38:09 +0000

Love this Kristen – a few weeks ago I sent a glowing email to the superintendent of our school district complimenting the woman who every day…rain, shine, snow, freezing or scorching greets the children who are dropped off at school. She is amazingly cheerful, always talks to the kids and in my opinion starts their school day off on a super high note. Well that note I sent caused quite the stir…in a good way 🙂

Too often “we” complain not commend. If everyone just did a couple small acts of kindness a day…could you imagine our world? I hope one day that is the world my children will be a part of.

By: Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go

Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:38:12 +0000

I love sending “just because” cards to let people know that I’m thinking of them. It makes me really happy doing something that will, inevitably, put a smile (hopefully!) on someone’s face. Plus, who doesn’t like receiving something special in the mail?

By: Melissa@EyesBigger

Melissa@EyesBigger — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:47:20 +0000

I worked in retail management for many years after university and it was always a thrill when a customer took the time to seek me out to let me know one of my staff had gone above and beyond, or, took the time to write me a note. I loved getting to share those with the employee who was receiving the kudos. It made both our days. Now as a freelance designer in a world where virtually all communication is electronic, gettting a hand written note from a client doesn’t just make my day, it makes my year! It is such a lovely, thoughtful treat to the recipient 🙂

By: Amy @Very Culinary

Amy @Very Culinary — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 17:06:22 +0000

Agree 100%! In this age of computer technology, something is lost in the art of the written note. And when you send one, it shows someone that you cared enough to take the time. I still send hand-written thank you notes, and I make my kids do it, too. I know for me, opening my mail to something other than a bill, is so awesome.

By: Pat Wogan

Pat Wogan — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:45:24 +0000

This post reminded me of Grandma Sumner. She used to send cards to people for absolutely no reason. If she did it, it must be a good thing to do. Loved this post. My last thank you letter went to the IRS for the lady who was so kind and gracious to me. I sent it to her supervisor and I know she appreciated it.