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…
National Girlfriends Day
Today is National Girlfriend’s day… I am more that blessed to have the strong women who I call my friends! Martha, My sister, and my sisters in law, Tammie D., Laurie B, Judy and Angelique Julie – I have known you most of my life and nearly all my best memories growing up include you…
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.…
Life as Thank You 30
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
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
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…
Politics
I am not sure that this post will convey what I want it to but I will give it a shot. I am so tired of the political drama of this election. It is bad enough that the candidates are not choices I feel I can endorse as a follower of Christ, but the rants…
Life as Thank You 27
Wanda, I’m writing thank you notes each week during 2016 to let people know how thankful I am to have them in my life. I am so glad we have been lifelong friends. You are so generous and thoughtful. I am grateful that you continued to pursue a relationship no matter the distance or hassle.…