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…
Life as Thank You 35
Dear DBC, In an effort to increase my love of kindness, I decided to write an old-school thank you note each week to say thank you and express my gratitude. Today, you spoke from Ruth at church. I share her name (it is in the middle). I share her story (except for the remarrying part…
Life as Thank You 34
Dear Lisa, “Thank you” sometimes feels like it is not enough to let someone know how deep the gratitude is, but at the same time it is the best words I can think of to express my gratitude for you and your family. Our history adds a layer of depth that I cherish and I…
Life as Thank you 32
Michelene, You are one of my heroes. You raised the childhood best friends of both my children and that alone had a huge impact on our family. In between the birthdays of those 2 fabulous people (Sherrod last week and Abi this week) I thought I would tell you how thankful I am for you.…
Life as a Thank you 31
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…
Eeyores
“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.…