Today is National Aunts & Uncles Day. In honor of the people I call my aunts and uncles, I thought I would send a big shout out and thank you! This week is a bit different than a single thank you note as I share my gratitude for Aunt Janie, Aunt Kitty, Aunt Crystal, Aunt […]
Archive for July, 2016
Life as a Thank you 31
Posted in Family, Gratitude Notes on July 26, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Christmas in July
Posted in Christmas on July 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Today is Christmas in July! It seems to have become another opportunity for sales and consumerism but I remember the significance it had on Jim nearly 40 years ago. We were not married yet, but we were dating. I was gone for the summer, working at Mt. Hermon. Jim was running day camps for Downey […]
Eeyores
Posted in encouragement, Faith, Gratitude Notes on July 24, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
“It really does not matter”…Job said, “even if you kill me I will still trust in God”. Why do so many people seem to see the world through such a bleak lens? The attitude they carry is the negative victim mentality. They talk in extremes. They focus on the no’s rather than the yeses. By […]
Recent Riddle
Posted in humor, Random Thoughts on July 21, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Heard this riddle recently: You are riding a horse, galloping at a constant speed and to your right is a giraffe, traveling at the same speed you are. Directly in front of you is a loping kangaroo and your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion chasing all of you. What must […]
Life as Thank You 30
Posted in Gratitude Notes on July 19, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Laura We had the privilege of raising our children together. We lived in the same neighborhood – even next door for a season – and I am grateful for those memories. In 2016 I am writing thank you notes each week to express my gratitude. In honor of your birthday, I can’t stop thinking […]
Life as Thank You 29
Posted in Gratitude Notes on July 13, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Marianne, My life is so much better because I went to Forest Home and met a girl named Marianne who became my lifelong friend and encourager. You are one of the nicest treasures God has ever given to me. I am so grateful for our friendship and the legacy it has created. This year I […]
Life as thank You 28
Posted in Gratitude Notes on July 5, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Mike (and Sheri), There are many reasons to say thank you to you (and Sheri). This year I am trying to express my gratitude with an old school thank you note each week, letting people know how much I appreciate them. I am so grateful for your family. The time that we spent in […]