Thank You Notes

I've been sending out snail-mail thank you notes for two weeks now.  My intention was to generate more gratitude in my own life.  It's working.

Out of the 15 that I've written, I've heard back from about four people.  How kind of them for their efforts to acknowledge my gratitude.

I wrote a note to my Aunt Fay. I love her so much.  I received a note from her yesterday that was so kind and thoughtful.  I think she out did me on love-expressed. I'm so grateful for her.

I wrote a note to Donietta Quillon (who is Aunt Fay's sister-in-law).  I thanked her for teaching me how to fold fitted sheets when I was a young girl.  I heard back from her daughter who expressed how much her mom cherished that note.  That was so nice of Alice to take the time to express her gratitude to me.

I find that my few moments with a pen and a notecard are quickly becoming such a delightful part of my day.  I find that I'm constantly adding people to my "thank you" list which is wonderful.  I can't really express in words yet how I'm feeling about this.  As I write just a few sweet words to one person, I can almost imagine the smile that appears on their face for being thought of and how their heart much lift, even if just for a few seconds, that someone appreciated something about them.

I don't say any of this to boast or promote myself.  In fact, I have tears falling down my face in humility as I type.  I'm grateful to fan the flame of joy and gratitude in a world that is full of selfishness and pride. These little teeny tiny cards are carrying the spirit of Christ with them.  Hope and love.  I'm thankful to me His servant and do what I can to strengthen their faith in Him.

I'm just so thankful.  I'm thankful for such good parents that taught me how to express gratitude.  I'm thankful to my sisters Holly and Sandy for being such good examples for sending thank you cards for everything.  They've all helped me to develop this new habit.

It's all good. :)