Life as Thank You 44
Vanessa, I am writing thank you notes each week this year to work on the discipline of gratitude. I want to take the opportunity, in light of your birthday, to tell you how grateful I am for you. You are more than smart. I love your drive, your creativity, your humor and your logic. I…
Life as Thank You #43
Dear Karen, Most of my childhood memories include you. I am working on the discipline of gratitude one old school thank you note at a time. I want to let you know how grateful I am that you are in my life; in fact my life would be very different if I had not known…
The Discipline of Remembering
Humans are forgetful, whether it is because we repress the truth to create an alternate reality, avoid emotional triggers or are just too busy. It is interesting to consider what we forget and what we remember. Whatever the reason we are forgetful: Forgetful of God’s provision, God’s blessings, God’s answers to prayer. Ps 103:2 says…
Life as Thank You #42
Dear Carl/Son, I am so thankful that you are in my life. This year I am taking the time to write old fashioned thank you notes to the people that I am most grateful for. I won’t be able to express it well but I want you to know that it meant the world to…
Life as Thank You #41
Dear Kathy, I am writing old school thank you notes this year to increase my gratitude and let people know how much I value them. In honor of your birthday today, I thought I would tell you how thankful I am for you. I am grateful for your intentionality and faithfulness in relationships. I am…
Life as Thank You #40
Dear Lorie, There are very few people who have the amazing blessing to have been friends since birth! You have shaped my life in more ways than I say. I am writing old school notes each week to let people know how grateful I am for their place in my life. In honor of your…
Life as Thank You 39
Catie, I am writing thank you notes this year to let people know how much they mean to me. I want you to know that I am so grateful that you are in my life. I remember that special day when you and Stephanie came to me at Phantom Ranch and I had the great…
Life as a thank You 38 : Emily Ruth – 24!
Today is my anniversary! The day I became a mom for the first time! Emily, it is your birthday. I want to say thank you for being my daughter (even though you didn’t have a choice!). I am grateful for the things you have taught me ever since you were born. I am so proud…
Life as Thank You 37
Dear Alex, I am writing old school thank you notes each week to let people know how grateful I am that they are in my life. I know I have been the worst at communication these last few years – and for that I apologize – butI want you to know that you are NEVER…
Life as Thank you 36
Dear Ruth, You are one of the most amazing women I know and I am so blessed to call you friend. The memories we made while the Mohlers lived in Chicago are among of my sweetest. One of my goals in 2016 is to write an old school thank you to people in my life…